Black Ice Retrievers
Meet the breeder
I'm Christopher S., the breeder behind Black Ice Retrievers located in Trenton, TX. We focus on ethically breeding exceptionally intelligent dogs as proven by our accomplishments and records we have ser over the last 30 years. You have to look long and hard, and perhaps there isn't another Labrador Retriever breeder with 5 National Championships and 2 Open Dog of The Year Awards. Our puppies make great Hunt test and Field Trial Champions, great hunting dogs that also make great family companions. We take pride in our work! We focus on breeding dogs that have enough working drive to keep up with our lifestyle, but also have amazing temperaments and can quickly adapt to a calm family setting.
Q. & A. with Christopher
Why did you start breeding?
We were blessed with some amazing Labradors going back to 1983. So many of my competitors wanted puppies from us, I began to speak to other breeders I knew.What makes your program special?
We have been setting the standard for other breeders to follow for more than 30 years. We have 5 National Championships, 2 Open Dog of the Year Awards and own several records for dogs to achieve certain titles. One of our pups won a World Championship Shoot to retrieve event. Another pup from our lines earned 29 titles at 29 months of age. Our money back warranty covers Hips Eyes Elbows EIC CNM PRA RDOSD DM SD2 HNPK Stargart and the dilute gene. We breed highly intelligent parents, with great temperaments, great health clearances and incredible pedigrees. What also makes our breeding program so special is our attention to detail, our undeniable passion to breed outstanding Labrador Retrievers, and to treat all clients the way we ourselves like to be treated.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.
Getting a puppy from Christopher
Christopher 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 refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $4,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes ENS puppy program, breeding rights, proactively wormed 3 times, first set of vaccines, one of the best 26 month money back warranty covers:hips, eyes, elbows and top 10 deseases in labs. My deposits are refundable if I can not fill your order for your desired gender.”
Contract & health guarantee
Christopher 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 Christopher 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 Christopher 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 Christopher.
Puppy pick-up locations
Meet in Trenton, TX
Meet at DAL airport
Meet at DFW airport
More about Christopher
Certifications & recognitions
Professional Handler, Associate Dog Trainer, AKC Breeder of Merit, AKC Judge.
Christopher has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Christopher was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Christopher is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Black Ice Retrievers 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Black Ice Retrievers 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 (Preliminary)
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 (Preliminary), 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.
Brucellosis
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.
Skeletal Dysplasia (SD2), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK), Retinal Dysplasia/Oculoskeletal Dysplasia 1 (RD OSD), 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).
