Calizona Labs

Trish D.

Breeder of Dilute Retrievers

Meet the breeder

I'm Trish D., the breeder behind Calizona Labs located in Yavapai County, AZ. We've been breeding Labs for over 22 years, with an emphasis on temperament, because we service so many special needs families & veterans. We are holistic, all-natural breedsrs, & our program will help you find the perfect service dog, family dog, best friend or hunting buddy. We train pups.

Q. & A. with Trish

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Our kennel was established in 2002. This is not a business to us. Calizona Labs is our way to share our love for this incredible breed with others who appreciate it just as much as we do! Our dogs have brought so much fulfillment and love into our lives, and it is a privilege to create opportunities for other families to experience just the same! We start training pups at 3 days old.
  • What makes your program special?

    We are premier breeders. Our dogs are AKC registered, purebred Labradors with impressive lineage. They are fully healthy and excellent representations of the breed standard! Our commitment to you is to provide you with a professional and friendly puppy-buying experience; and that includes always having responsible practices when it comes to breeding, training, and rehoming our puppies!
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include silver, charcoal, yellow, black, chocolate, fox red, and champagne. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Trish

Trish 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 $1,250 refundable deposit and between $1,250 - $2,250 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“All of our litters are registered with AKC, come with limited registration, full is also available. First shots, deworming, toys & their mommies blanket to help with transition. Lifetime guarantee. Our contract details our deposit return policy & we do not take a deposit until our contract is read & agreed to.”

Contract & health guarantee

Trish 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 Trish 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 Trish 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 Trish.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Yavapai County, AZ

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

More about Trish

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Badass Breeder, Super Dog , Bio Sensor , Puppy Culture Breeder.

  • Trish has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years

    Trish was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Trish’s links

Trish is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Calizona Labs 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

All breeds

Labrador Retriever

Dilute Retriever

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Calizona Labs 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 Dilute 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.

  • 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).

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