Cajun Water Retrievers
Meet the breeder
I'm Courtney C., the breeder behind Cajun Water Retrievers located in Carriere, MS. We are lifelong dog enthusiasts, and we’re excited to share our passion and purpose with others through our breeding program. Our focus is to produce the best dogs of the highest quality so that other families can also enjoy the love of a Lab. These dogs have proven to be wonderful companions in our lives. It is a privilege to be able to share that love and friendship with others through responsible breeding.
Q. & A. with Courtney
Why did you start breeding?
After getting Rowdy, we truly understood how special and personable he is an wanted to share his lineage with others.What makes your program special?
Our breeding program is unique, as we introduce our puppies to so many different things, at such sn early age to help them adjust better to their new owners and new environment.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 Courtney
Courtney 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
"Price includes a non-refundable $300 deposit. Price is based on parents pedigrees. All are puppies are the same price regardless of color or gender. All puppies sold with limited AKC registration. Full AKC available upon request and approval for additional $500. Deposit are non-refundable and will ONLY refunded if the desired sex/color of puppy is not born."
Contract & health guarantee
Courtney 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 Courtney 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 Courtney 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
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
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Basic obedience & manners
- Food & treats
- Initial potty training
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Courtney.
Breeder's location
Meet in Carriere, MS
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport
Flexible meeting point
Courtney can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Courtney
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder, CHIC Certified.
Courtney has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Courtney was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Courtney is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Cajun Water 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
Siren, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Siren
Siren was born and raised with us at our home. She absolutely loves to retrieve and please anyone she around. Siren also know when its time to settle down especially since lives in the house with us.
Ziva, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Ziva
Ziva is a calm, gentle, and so snuggly. She adores a good belly scratch and spends most of her time being loved on by our family members.
Parent health testing
Great level
Cajun Water 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.
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.
Brucellosis
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.
Full Embark Panel, 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).
