Big Country Kennels
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- Wellington, CO ·
Meet the breeder
I'm Zach I., the breeder behind Big Country Kennels located in Wellington, CO. We believe dogs are a part of our everyday lives and we breed healthy well socialized dogs that are not only great in the field but in the house as well. We prioritize drive, temperament and overall health from nose to tail.
Q. & A. with Zach
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.
Getting a puppy from Zach
Zach 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.
Zach 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 pride in being able to help match up a puppy with the new family based on what you want out of the puppy and what their job will be with you. We have had many puppies go on to be champion hunting dogs as well as service dogs.”
Price
“The price includes AKC registration, first shots, deworming, and health guarantee. They have also been well socialized and are mostly potty trained. This locks in your specific puppy. If you have a name picked out we will also begin using that name so they are already learning it when they go home.”
Contract & health guarantee
Zach 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 Zach 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 Zach 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
- Vet records
Extras
- Food & treats
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Zach.
Breeder's location
Meet in Wellington, CO
4991 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Denver Airport
5026 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Zach can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Zach
Zach has been a member of Good Dog for 2 months
Zach was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Zach’s links
Zach is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Big Country Kennels 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 health testing
Great level
Big Country Kennels 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.
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).
