BlackRidge Labradors
Meet the breeder
I'm Les and Jennifer H., the breeder behind BlackRidge Labradors located in Jerome, ID. We are committed to breeding Labrador retrievers that conform to the breed standard, have great temperaments, are smart, and are eager to please in the field and the home. We health test all our dogs and compete in conformation AKC dog shows as well as performance sports such as Fast cat and Dock diving.
Q. & A. with Les and Jennifer
Why did you start breeding?
When we got our first Labrador she was bought as a pet. As she grew, our breeder asked if we would be interested in letting her show Annie in conformation AKC shows. We were excited about the prospect and they were agreeable to allowing her to have a litter of puppies. We fell in love with the process and Annie became our foundation for BlackRidge labradors. We hope every puppy we produce has Annie's temperament and gentleness and represents everything about the breed that we love.What makes your program special?
We are still learning and growing as breeders. Our goal is to not only improve the breed and breed to the standard, but to improve our program and produce happy, healthy, puppies that will become beloved members of our puppy families' lives. Nothing brings us more happiness than seeing our pups in homes where they are adored and having continued contact as they grow.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 3
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Boy 7
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Les and Jennifer
Les and Jennifer 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
"The price includes deworming, 1st rounds of vaccinations, puppy wellness check, raised in our home using puppy culture, potty training, crate training, and AKC paperwork for limited registration. We require a $250.00 deposit 2 weeks after puppies are born and the litter is healthy and doing well. The deposit holds your spot on our list and the remaining balance is due upon pickup of the puppy."
Contract & health guarantee
Les and Jennifer 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 Les and Jennifer 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 Les and Jennifer directly.
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 Les and Jennifer.
Breeder's location
Meet in Jerome, ID
5166 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Boise Airport (Boise Air Terminal) (Gowen Field)
5165 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Les and Jennifer can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Les and Jennifer
Club memberships
Les and Jennifer is a member of Rose City Labrador Retriever Club and Snake River Canyon Kennel Club.
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder.
Les and Jennifer has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Les and Jennifer was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Les and Jennifer is a trusted Good Dog breeder
BlackRidge 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
Litter and program updates
Les and Jennifer H.
Litter update on 16 Mar 2025 •
Gator and Nelli's litter
Les and Jennifer H.
Litter update on 11 Mar 2025 •Puppy boy 4 at 8 weeks of age. Ready to go to his new home. Wormed, vaccinated and vet checked. Working on crate training and potty training.
Gator and Nelli's litter
Parent dogs
Nelli, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Nelli
Ofa excellent hips normal elbows, caer normal, cardiac echo clear, clear on all paw print genetic testing. Nelli is our ultimate show dog. Every time she gets into the ring, she just struts her stuff! She is a.n eager to please girl who loves routine and loves to be with her pack. Nelli has been described by Judges as "typey, has a beautiful head, correct coat and lovely otter tail". We just love everything about this girl and we are super excited about this litter and this breeding. It is a breeding that we have been working toward for 4 generations.
Gator, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Gator
Gator is a true gentlemen. He has a true labrador temperament. He is an eager to please dog who loves his people. Has a huge retrieve drive and will be working toward his WC this spring/summer. He has his GCH AKC title, loves fast cat and dock diving and is so easy to live with. Gator is a moderate size labrador - 23 inches at the withers, full dentition, 90 pounds, full, correct, double coat and otter tail. Beautiful head and expression. Fully health tested with all his clearances. Excellent hips, normal elbows, cardiac clear by echo, eyes cleared annually. DNA panel completed by paw print genetics.
Bonnie, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Bonnie
Ask health testing complete. OfA hips excellent, elbows normal, clear Echo cardiac, clear CERF, Clear on canine Health Check DNA panel. Carries Copper A and Copper B, PRA and long coat
Bash, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Bash
Bash is a male Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Les and Jennifer decided to make him part of their program. Les and Jennifer 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
Excellent level
BlackRidge 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.
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Skeletal Dysplasia (SD2), Copper Toxicosis, Labrador Retriever Type, Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK), D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM)
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).
