Aloha Lab Pups of SW Colorado

Liana and Brad W.

Breeder of Labrador Retrievers

  • Cortez, CO
  • Responds within a few days

Upcoming litters

Kaia

Planned Labrador Retriever litter

Due Mar. 2027

Ready May 2027

Meet the breeder

I'm Liana and Brad W., the breeder behind Aloha Lab Pups of SW Colorado located in Cortez, CO. Our dogs are bred for calmer temperaments, health and longevity in the Labrador retriever breed. We DNA and OFA test to ensure this! As well as ESI and ESA train early on for a well rounded and socialized pup.

Q. & A. with Liana and Brad

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We fell in love with this breed years ago and have raised them for over 27 years. We started breeding 9 years ago to help put our son through college then subsequently our daughter. That was our first mama and then through the years have learned more and more on what we and others are looking for and now have our 3rd mama, Kaia, in the picture who has been a great addition to our household. We are constantly improving our line and just added our next sire Kona.

  • What makes your program special?

    Our dogs are our family, not just breeders so we give them a good life. We only breed our labs a few times and then retire them. We DNA test and OFA test and only breed to sires who live up to the breed standard. All of our pups come with DNA tests, AKC registration paperwork, wormed, first shots and health checks with our vets. Breeding rights on a limited basis.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include black, chocolate, and yellow. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Liana and Brad

Liana and Brad has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

Liana and Brad partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.

“We take great care in placing each puppy with the right family. Puppies are matched once they’re old enough for us to evaluate their temperaments and personalities. Typically this is around 7-8 weeks. ”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“$2000 w/out breeding rights, $2500 with breeding rights. Embark and/or AKC DNA tested and AKC registration. Due when pups are born. Your deposit will go towards the final price of a pup and holds your spot in the line of picking your pup at 6 weeks old.”

Contract & health guarantee

Liana and Brad may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Liana and Brad offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don't hesitate to reach out to Liana and Brad directly.

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What's included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Food & treats
      • AKC registration
      • Toys
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Initial potty training

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Liana and Brad.

Breeder's location

Meet in Cortez, CO

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Durango–La Plata County Airport

Meet in Montrose, CO

More about Liana and Brad

  • Liana and Brad has been a member of Good Dog for almost 2 years

    Liana and Brad was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.

  • Liana and Brad’s links

Liana and Brad is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Aloha Lab Pups of SW Colorado meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Aloha Lab Pups of SW Colorado reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Labrador Retrievers.

  • Hip Dysplasia

    Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.

  • Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy, Ullrich Congenital Muscular Dystrophy, Skeletal Dysplasia (SD2), Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD), Labrador Retriever Type, Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, Narcolepsy, Labrador Retriever Type, Myotonia Congenita, Australian Cattle Dog Type, Macular Corneal Dystrophy, MCD (CHST6), Juvenile Laryngeal Paralysis & Polyneuropathy (JLPP), Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK), PRA, Golden Retriever 2, Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Day Blindness, Achromatopsia, Copper Toxicosis, Labrador Retriever Type, Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome (CMS), Labrador Retriever Type, Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), Alexander Disease, D Locus (Dilute) DNA test

    Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Liana and Brad to bring home their puppies.

  • Amy C.

    Verified owner · May 2026

    Liana and Brad are great to work with. Updates often, responds quickly, provided a lot of information and great with questions. It was so great being apart of watching the puppies grow every day and we couldn't be happier with our little girl. Thank you.

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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