Bustin’ Water Kennels
Meet the breeder
I'm Gary M., the breeder behind Bustin’ Water Kennels located in Center City, MN. We are an AKC Breeder of Merit taking pride in producing quality breedings for a variety of homes (companion, hunt test, field trials, hunting, obedience, and agility). We compete with our dogs to prove their ability to give back. All our dogs are extensively health and field tested!
Q. & A. with Gary
What makes your program special?
Bustin’ Water Kennels only offers 1-2 litters a year to provide ultimate attention to each and every puppy!Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Getting a puppy from Gary
Gary 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $700 - $2,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes well socialized puppy, health guarantee, and limited registration (2 year health testing required to get full registration). Waitlist doesn’t require a deposit until puppies are born. Order of pick dependent on qualifications with competitive homes getting preference. Non-refundable deposit due once pick order is decided.”
Contract & health guarantee
Gary 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 Gary 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 Gary 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 Gary.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Center City, MN
4341 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Minneapolis–St. Paul /Wold-Chamberlain Airport
4380 miles away
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More about Gary
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Judge, CHIC Certified, AKC Breeder of Merit.
Gary has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Gary was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Gary is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Bustin’ Water Kennels 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Bustin’ Water Kennels 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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Full Embark Panel, Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, Cone Degeneration, Labrador Retriever Type, 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).
