Blacks Run Retrievers
Meet the breeder
I'm Matt & Erin B., the breeder behind Blacks Run Retrievers located in Waxhaw, NC. Our litters are home-grown and family raised. We are passionate about therapy dog work and breed with health and temperament at the forefront. Our dogs are part of our family, and they contribute to our goal of encouraging those around us. We believe that well-bred and well-trained dogs are a wonderful gift to your family and our community. In order to produce successful therapy dogs, we start the pups off right in an environment with noise, children, other animals, and training opportunities that are rooted in the Puppy Culture method. We live in Waxhaw, North Carolina, which is 30 minutes south of Charlotte. We will have a litter that will arrive 8/25/23. Pups will be ready for forever homes at 8 weeks...in mid-October.
Q. & A. with Matt & Erin
Why did you start breeding?
During our search for labs, my husband and I had difficulty finding reputable breeders, with healthy dogs. We are committed to a clean, safe, and healthy upbringing for your pups and are passionate about producing temperaments that match with therapy work.What makes your program special?
Therapy Work, Family Raised, Puppy CultureWhat are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are 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 6
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 7
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 6
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Matt & Erin
Matt & Erin 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 deposit and $1,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price includes the guarantee, AKC Limited registration, socialization (Puppy Culture upbringing), vet checks, vaccinations, and a lifetime of support from Blacks Run Retrievers! Please contact us for an information sheet on this litter!”
Contract & health guarantee
Matt & Erin 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 Matt & Erin 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 Matt & Erin 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 Matt & Erin.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Waxhaw, NC
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Charlotte Douglas Airport
Flexible meeting point
Matt & Erin can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Matt & Erin
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder.
Matt & Erin has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Matt & Erin was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Matt & Erin is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Blacks Run 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 dogs
Butter, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Butter
Butter is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Matt & Erin decided to make her part of their program. Matt & Erin 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
Great level
Blacks Run 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
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.
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).
