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Bluegrass Labradors
Meet the breeder
I'm Carolyn S., the breeder behind Bluegrass Labradors located in Wilmore, KY. We breed each litter of puppies with the goal of superior temperament, health, conformation, movement, and the natural ability and drive to hunt. We take great pride in our dogs, and they produce outstanding puppies. We strive to maintain versatility within the breed.
Q. & A. with Carolyn
Why did you start breeding?
Carolyn got into breeding Labrador Retrievers when she wanted to combine her knowledge in veterinary medicine and dog training with her passion for raising healthy, temperamentally sound puppies that are purposefully bred. Building her current breeding program has been her life's work over the past 8 years.What makes your program special?
In addition to having fully heath tested breeding dogs, the ways Carolyn raises her puppies is a large part of what sets our program apart from others. We use protocols from Puppy Culture and Avidog, as well as other working dog protocols that we've developed over the years raising gun dogs and service dogs. Our puppies are heavily socialized with dogs, people, kids, and different environments.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.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Green Collar
Went homeFemale
Purple Collar
Went homeFemale
Orange Collar
Went homeMale
Blue Collar
Went homeMale
Yellow Collar
Went homeFemale
Pink Collar
Went homeFemale
Red Collar
Went homeFemale
Black Collar
Went homeFemale
Red Collar
Went homeFemale
Yellow Collar
Went homeFemale
Orange Collar
Went homeMale
Blue Collar
Went homeMale
Purple Collar
Went homeMale
Green Collar
Went homeMale
Black Collar
Went homeMale
Pink Collar
Went homeFemale
Jake
Went homeMale
River
Went homeFemale
Roxy
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Carolyn
Carolyn 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 $250 refundable deposit and between $1,250 - $2,250 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes AKC registration, microchip & registration fee, 2 yr health guarantee, first shots, dewormings, socialization, and a puppy pack which includes 5 lb bag of food, blanket & chews. Deposit is refundable only if a puppy of the desired disposition/temperament or gender is not produced from the requested breeding.”
Contract & health guarantee
Carolyn 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 Carolyn 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 Carolyn 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 Carolyn.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Wilmore, KY
4408 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Blue Grass Airport
4397 miles away
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More about Carolyn
Certifications & recognitions
Associate Dog Trainer, Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Certificate in Managing Genetics for the Future (Institute of Canine Biology), Licensed Veterinary Technician, DNA for Dog Breeders (Institute of Canine Biology), Puppy Culture Breeder.
Carolyn has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Carolyn was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Carolyn is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Bluegrass 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
Mac, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Mac
Mac is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Carolyn decided to make her part of their program. Carolyn 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.
Lila, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Lila
Lila is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Carolyn decided to make her part of their program. Carolyn 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.
Percy, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Percy
Percy is a male Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Carolyn decided to make him part of their program. Carolyn 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.
Penny, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Penny
Penny is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Carolyn decided to make her part of their program. Carolyn 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.
Dexter, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Dexter
Dexter is a male Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Carolyn decided to make him part of their program. Carolyn 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
Bluegrass 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.
Skeletal Dysplasia (SD2), Retinal Dysplasia/Oculoskeletal Dysplasia 1 (RD OSD), Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD), Labrador Retriever Type, Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Copper Toxicosis, Labrador Retriever Type, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), 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).
