AR Retrievers
Meet the breeder
I'm Nikki, the breeder behind AR Retrievers located in Ohio.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
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Purple (Violet)
Went homeFemale
Pink Girl : Reduced Price
Went homeFemale
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Orange (Bentley)
Went homeMale
Yellow Girl
Went homeFemale
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Green (Malcolm)
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Nikki
Nikki has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
“Puppies will be current on age appropriate vaccinations, routine deworming, microchipped, AKC Limited registration and a 24 month health guarantee. $300 non- refundable deposit must be made to hold a puppy. Non-refundable but can be transferred to another litter.”
Contract & health guarantee
Nikki 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 Nikki 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 Nikki directly.
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
- Socialized in new places
- 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Registration
- Basic obedience & manners
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Nikki.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Ohio
4218 miles away
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More about Nikki
Nikki has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Nikki was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Nikki is a trusted Good Dog breeder
AR Retrievers 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
Nikki
Litter update on 28 Feb. 2025 •Someone scoop this girl up! She is amazing!
Maximus and Willow's litter
Nikki
Litter update on 20 Feb. 2025 •This smart, laid back, eager to please girl is looking for her forever home!
Maximus and Willow's litter
Nikki
Litter update on 14 Feb. 2025 •2 females available. 12 weeks old Sunday
Maximus and Willow's litter
Nikki
Litter update on 06 Feb. 2025 •10 weeks old. These girls are still looking for their forever families!
Maximus and Willow's litter
Nikki
Litter update on 28 Jan. 2025 •These beautiful girls are still waiting for their forever family! They are 9 weeks old and ready to go home
Maximus and Willow's litter
Nikki
Litter update on 19 Jan. 2025 •Babies are officially 8 weeks old today! 2 girls still available 💜🩷
Maximus and Willow's litter
Nikki
Litter update on 15 Jan. 2025 •These sweet girls are available 1/25/25 💜🩷
Maximus and Willow's litter
Nikki
Litter update on 06 Jan. 2025 •6 weeks old 🥰 Purple and Pink are still looking for their forever homes!
Maximus and Willow's litter
Nikki
Litter update on 03 Jan. 2025 •Just a little over 5 weeks old 🥰 Tons of personality with this bunch
Maximus and Willow's litter
Nikki
Litter update on 16 Dec. 2024 •3 weeks old today!
Maximus and Willow's litter
Parent health testing
Excellent level
AR Retrievers 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.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), Full Embark Panel
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).
