Backwoods Labradors

Heather W.

Breeder of Labrador Retrievers

  • Lucasville, OH
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Heather W., the breeder behind Backwoods Labradors located in Lucasville, OH. Our dogs are OFA/CERF at normal or above as well as genetic disease tested with non-affected carrier or clear results before we even consider breeding.

Q. & A. with Heather

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We bought our 1st lab as a family after I researched for close to 2 years. That day we came home with 2. When my girls got older I decided to genetic disease test and OFA certify. When they passed I decided to continue my research and have a litter of puppies.
  • What makes your program special?

    My program is special because I am doing my best to get strong field lines with a thicker build that have no field testing and show that what is being bred is mininal improvement. I am testing those lines for 6 OFAs, 15 genetic diseases, and colors to ensure my labs are to the breed standard to the best of my ability.
  • 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 and a kennel on my property.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Heather

Heather 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.

Heather 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. I don’t do puppy picks until they have their 6 week checkup and vaccination from the vet ”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Our deposit is $500 and is due before you are placed on our list. After the deposit is placed your spot of the list is reserved. The balance is due in payments or as a whole at pickup at 8 weeks.”

Contract & health guarantee

Heather 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 Heather 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 Heather 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
      • 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
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Heather.

Breeder's location

Meet in Lucasville, OH

Other pick-up locations

Meet at John Glenn Columbus Airport


Meet in Columbus, OH

More about Heather

  • Heather has been a member of Good Dog for over 6 years

    Heather was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

  • Heather’s links

Heather is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Backwoods 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Backwoods 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.

  • 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.

  • Patellar Luxation

    Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.

  • Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Dentition

    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.

  • Full Embark Panel, PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), 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 Heather to bring home their puppies.

  • Sara H.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    Heather has been excellent to work with!! From my first message to inquire about her litters to meeting up to get our new puppy - the process with seamless! Heather was an open book - initially wanting to know about my family and home environment to try to match the best puppy to our family and requests. I got frequent updates about vet checks and photos to see how our puppy was growing! Arranging for pick up was easy and Heather was very flexible. Our puppy is such a sweet, exciting addition to our family! Heather is also very informative and responds quickly to any questions I had throughout the process! We couldn’t have found a better person to work with!

    Ryan B.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    Heather was a great help throughout the entire process, answering questions fast and in detail! Great working with her and learning about the Lab breed as first time dog owners!

    AS

    Adam S.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    Our experience with Archie has been nothing short of amazing. From the moment we brought him home, he quickly became a huge part of our family. He has grown into a beautiful, athletic 72lb pup with an incredible combination of intelligence, confidence, drive, and affection. Archie has always been eager to learn and loves having something to do. He has a natural retrieving instinct and absolutely loves playing fetch, learning new commands, and being involved in whatever we’re doing. While we aren’t hunters, his working line traits have made training and playing with him incredibly rewarding. He’s also an amazing companion. Archie comes with us on car rides, trips to the lake house, and just about any adventure we can bring him on. At home, he’s just as happy playing in the yard or curling up and relaxing with us. One of the things we’ve appreciated most as he’s matured is seeing his personality develop. He’s confident without being overbearing, affectionate without being needy, and has a great balance of energy and an ability to settle down when it’s time to relax. Archie has been an incredible fit for our family. We couldn’t be happier with how he has turned out and are excited to see how he continues to grow and mature. He’s truly our boy, and we wouldn’t trade him for anything. 🐾

  • kelsea B.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    Heather was super responsive and helpful! She answered all my questions and was so willing to meet and work with us however we needed! We’ve had Amos almost 2 years and he is just the best boy!

    LS

    Lathan S.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    Heather was fantastic to work with and very responsive. She truly cares about her dogs and takes the necessary steps to ensure they properly taken care of. She also does not just hand them off and forget about you, she checks in and makes sure all is well with your new puppy. I highly recommend working with Heather for the most wonderful and easy experience.

    TS

    Torrie S.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    Heather is awesome! From the first phone call, I knew we found a breeder with a good heart! She was very informative and communicative throughout the whole process! She even checked in after the first day to see how Mabel’s first night went! I am so excited to see my pup grow!

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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.

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.

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.

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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