Brookstone Labradors
Meet the breeder
I'm susan k., the breeder behind Brookstone Labradors located in New Hampshire. We are a small family owned kennel and have been breeding Labrador Retrievers for 30 years. Our dogs are our family. All of our dogs are registered with the American Kennel Club. Before we consider a dog as breeding or stud quality, they are judged for temperament and conformation and must pass OFA hip ,elbow clearances, eye clearances. Cardiac Echo, and a full DNA panel is established. We have had 13 conformation Champions, 6, I have bred myself. 2 dogs with working titles and 2 CGC. and a Canadian Champion. I am deeply humbled by the grit that goes into to going into doing this "the right way" Saying goodbye to that gorgeous dog because he/she did not pass a clearance is heart breaking but what is morally right.
Q. & A. with susan
Why did you start breeding?
My goal as a breeder is to produce a sound quality Labrador Retriever as close to the AKC standard to my liking. Every breeder has a preference to coat, size, movement, attitude, face, and tail. The most important thing to remember in breeding is to keep in mind the purpose of the dog and ensure that they are physically able to get the job done for which they were bred.What makes your program special?
We do our best to place our puppies in a home that best suits each puppy by conducting temperament screening and aptitude tests. We spend an enormous amount of time with these puppies and have had great success in evaluating the "right fit" of puppy to family.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 guardian homes.
Getting a puppy from susan
susan 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 a puppy registration, AKC puppy protection package, a chip, and chip registration for the life of your pet. Once the pregnancy is confirmed, I will take a few deposits, and they are refundable until the birth of the litter. Once the puppies arrive, deposits are nonrefundable."
Contract & health guarantee
susan 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 susan 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 susan 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 susan.
Breeder's location
Meet in New Hampshire
3655 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Manchester–Boston Airport
3654 miles away
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More about susan
susan has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
susan was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
susan is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Brookstone 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
abba, mom
Labrador Retriever
About abba
abba is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, susan decided to make her part of their program. susan 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.
TBD, dad
Labrador Retriever
About TBD
TBD is a male Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, susan decided to make him part of their program. susan 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
Great level
Brookstone 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 Dysplasia (Preliminary)
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.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Retinal Dysplasia/Oculoskeletal Dysplasia 1 (RD OSD), Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Copper Toxicosis, Labrador Retriever Type
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).
