Be Brave
Meet the breeder
I'm Shelly O., the breeder behind Be Brave located in Canby, OR. We are huge animal lovers and have a special place in our hearts for our dogs. We want to provide top-quality beloved companions. Our puppies are raised with love in our home, and on our farm. We strive to help each one grow up with confidence so they are ready to thrive with their new families. They are affectionate, intelligent, and cute as can be!
Q. & A. with Shelly
Why did you start breeding?
We have been privileged to own some amazing dogs, and our breeding career started with the desire to keep our dogs lineage going. We see the joy that they bring to us and want to share that with other families.What makes your program special?
There is a reason that Labs are the #1 breed, but I have found that I have very specific tastes in my dogs, and I want to see more of them out there. I enjoy a smaller dog, while not loosing the blocky, thicker style. I love the deeper chocolate color as well, and always look for that in my breeders. I raise every puppy myself, most get names, and I may cry when they leave, but I will want to hear about how they are doing for their entire lifetime!What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include 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.
Sugar
Went homeFemale
Dutton
Went home
Waylon
Went home
Lila
Went homeFemale
Peanut
Went homeFemale
Red
Went homeMale
TK
Went homeMale
Blue
Went home
Tiger
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Shelly
Shelly 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
Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes a One year Health Guarantee, first shots, deworming, AKC registration application and Go Home Kits. I also provide a Puppy Manual with helpful tips and information on your puppy from birth to departure. Deposits are Non-Refundable to hold your place in line for a litter.”
Contract & health guarantee
Shelly 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 Shelly 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 Shelly 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Shelly.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Canby, OR
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Portland Airport
More about Shelly
Club memberships
Shelly is a member of AKC.
Shelly has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Shelly was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Shelly is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Be Brave 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
Lucy, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Lucy
Lucy is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Shelly decided to make her part of their program. Shelly 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Be Brave 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 (rDVM, not registered), 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 (rDVM, not registered), 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.
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).
