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Big Creek Labradors
- Delphi, IN
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Halle W., the breeder behind Big Creek Labradors located in Delphi, IN. Hello, I am Halle Walters proud owner of Big Creek Labradors! Here at Big Creek, we raise all 3 colors of Labrador Retrievers. Our breeding program focuses on preserving the famous labrador temperament and beautiful conformation while providing families with sound, healthy puppies.
Q. & A. with Halle
What makes your program special?
The weeks they are with me are so important in shaping the rest of their lives!! I stay up to date on new research suggesting different socialization and development techniques (current examples being ENS and the "rule of sevens"), while still having careful biosecurity measures in place.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.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Halle
Halle 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 $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“My puppies come with their first round of vaccines, microchipped, a wellness exam done by a veterinarian, and are wormed at 2,4,6,and 8 weeks. All puppies are placed on limited AKC registration.”
Contract & health guarantee
Halle 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 Halle 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 Halle 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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- 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
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Halle.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Delphi, IN
4351 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Indianapolis Airport
4381 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Halle can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Halle
Club memberships
Halle is a member of Hoosier Labrador Retriever Club.
Halle has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Halle was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Halle is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Big Creek 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
Alice, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Alice
Alice is one of our yellow girls here at Big Creek. She is a calm, loveable girl who loves kids and other dogs. Her favorite activities include swimming and cuddling on the couch. Alice's sire, Gino, was the 2019 BOB winner at the Westminster dog show! She has all of her recommended health clearances completed!
Excellent health testing
D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), +5 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Big Creek 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.
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).
