Brookhaven Labradors
Meet the breeder
I'm Sharlene P., the breeder behind Brookhaven Labradors located in King George, VA. We offer quality over quantity ensuring we pick the correct sire and dam. We breed puppies from extensively health tested parents. All of our pups are raised in our home and are greatly loved by us. We take great pride in our pups and want to see them excel in their new homes.
Q. & A. with Sharlene
Why did you start breeding?
The Air Force took us many places but retirement has now afforded us the opportunity to follow our dreams. Our interest in Labs began when we lived in England from 1984 to 1988. We bred our first litter in 2004 and have never looked back.What makes your program special?
Our focus is to breed multipurpose Labradors. We offer English Bloodlines bred for excellent temperament. Brookhaven Labs are tested for a myriad of genetic diseases too numerous to list. We believe that healthy pups come from healthy parents and healthy pedigrees.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.
Getting a puppy from Sharlene
Sharlene 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
Connect with Sharlene to learn more details about pricing.
“Price includes the health warranty/guarantee; age appropriate vaccinations and worming; socialization in the home environment, a heart echo report from a cardiologist; a general health report from my veterinarian; AKC registration; microchipped registered directly to the new family; and 24/7 lifetime breeder support. An invitation to my private puppy family FB page. ”
Contract & health guarantee
Sharlene 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 Sharlene 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 Sharlene 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
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Sharlene.
Breeder’s location
Meet in King George, VA
More about Sharlene
Club memberships
Sharlene is a member of Raleigh-Durham Labrador Retriever Club, Labrador Retriever Club Of The Potomac, and Labrador Retriever Club, Inc..
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Judge, CHIC Certified, AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., AKC Breeder of Merit.
Sharlene has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Sharlene was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Sharlene is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Brookhaven 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
Apollo, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Apollo
Apollo is an AKC Champion and an AKC Puppy of Achievement. He has a goofy personality and an amazing calm, loving temperament. Loves to play and cuddle. He doesn't realize his size and will try and sit in your lap.
Excellent health testing
Dentition, Elliptocytosis, +28 more.
Tish, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Tish
Tish is an AKC Puppy Achievement who has 10 points towards her AKC championship. She is sweet and cuddly. She is due with her final litter in June 2022 and will be retiring from our breeding program after her litter. Tish thinks a fence is actually a hurdle and excels at hurdling.
Excellent health testing
Dentition, Elliptocytosis, +26 more.
Sloane, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Sloane
Sloane is an AKC Champion and an AKC Puppy of Achievement. She is the resident trickster who thinks if she sits up and begs she will get anything she wants.
Excellent health testing
Dentition, Elliptocytosis, +27 more.
Mystic, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Mystic
Mystic is our first bred-by chocolate and was born during Covid. She can be found in the show ring beginning in the Fall of 2022. She is quite nosy and must be included in every conversation, so she places her paws on the counter and intently looks/listens to whoever is talking. There are no breedings planned for this girl at this time.
Excellent health testing
Dentition, Elliptocytosis, +27 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Brookhaven 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.
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.
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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Narcolepsy, Labrador Retriever Type, Myotubular Myopathy, Labrador Retriever Type, PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 4 (PRA-crd4), Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Elliptocytosis, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK), Cystinuria Type 1A, Labrador Retriever Type, Copper Toxicosis, Labrador Retriever Type, Cone Degeneration, Labrador Retriever Type, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD), Labrador Retriever Type, Retinal Dysplasia/Oculoskeletal Dysplasia 1 (RD OSD), Skeletal Dysplasia (SD2), Chondrodysplasia/Dwarfism, 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).
