Avondale Labradors
- Ankeny, IA
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm Kari J., the breeder behind Avondale Labradors located in Ankeny, IA. We are a small hobby breeder located in Central Iowa. Our dogs are all members of our family and live in our home with us. Our focus is to raise Labradors with sound temperaments and correct conformation in accordance with the breed standard. Our breeding dogs are fully health-tested using the guidelines from the Labrador Retriever Club.
Q. & A. with Kari
Why did you start breeding?
We are lucky to have found amazing mentors within the Labrador community. We have a strong desire to preserve our breed and love to educate about the importance of doing so.What makes your program special?
Every single puppy is important to us and we are here as a lifetime resource. We want to keep in touch and never get tired of receiving photos!What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black and chocolate. 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.
Pink
Went homeFemale
Red
Went homeFemale
Green
Went homeMale
Purple
Went homeFemale
Blue
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Kari
Kari 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
"Price includes AKC registration, microchip, age-appropriate vaccinations, deworming, and a lifetime of support from us. ALL our puppies go home on Limited Registration and a spay/neuter contract. NO BREEDING RIGHTS WILL BE GIVEN. Due when puppies are 3 weeks old. Will go toward full puppy price."
Contract & health guarantee
Kari 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 Kari 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 Kari 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
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- AKC registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kari.
Breeder's location
Meet in Ankeny, IA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Des Moines Airport
Flexible meeting point
Kari can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Kari
Club memberships
Kari is a member of Midwest Labrador Retriever Club Of Iowa.
Kari has been a member of Good Dog for 5 months
Kari was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Kari is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Avondale Labradors 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
Kari J.
Litter update on 23 Jan •…The crew is 4 days new! Unfortunately we lost 1 puppy. She was half the size of her littermates and despite a lot of interventions we weren’t able to save her. 😢 The remaining 5 are all thriving and growing like weeds!
Doc and Oakley's litter
Kari J.
Litter update on 19 Jan •They have arrived! Oakley was a rockstar! We have 6 beautiful babies. 💙🩷🩷🩷🩷💙
Doc and Oakley's litter
Kari J.
Litter update on 13 Jan •…Mama Oakley is doing great! She is more tired than her usual self but still eating like a Lab! Her puppies are in their biggest stage of growing and she is getting more round by the day. Only about a week left! This picture is from today—napping with our Frenchie, Penny.
Doc and Oakley's litter
Kari J.
Litter update on 23 Dec 2025 •
Doc and Oakley's litter
Kari J.
Litter update on 05 Dec 2025 •…Oakley was bred to Doc mid November and will have an ultrasound Dec 23rd for pregnancy confirmation. If she is pregnant, she will be due with black & chocolate puppies Jan 21st!
Doc and Oakley's litter
Parent dogs
Doc, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Doc
Doc is a male Labrador Retriever about 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kari decided to make him part of their program. Kari has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Excellent health testing
D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), +5 more.
Oakley, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Oakley
Oakley is a female Labrador Retriever about 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kari decided to make her part of their program. Kari has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Excellent health testing
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, +6 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Avondale Labradors 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.
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.
Vet Wellness Exam
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
DNA Disease Panel, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), 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 Kari to bring home their puppies.
Mickie B.
Verified owner · Mar. 2026
Kari was very responsive to all messages. She stayed in touch and sent me regular updates about my puppy. Good Dog made the process so easy from the initial connection with Kari to arranging pick-up and paying securely. I couldn't be happier with my puppy from Avondale Labradors.
