CapeWest R&T

Heath S.

Breeder of Labrador Retrievers

  • Weatherford, TX

Meet the breeder

I'm Heath S., the breeder behind CapeWest R&T located in Weatherford, TX. We are dog trainers who became breeders to share our love of British Labs with others. Our goal is to help families have obedient, well-mannered pets. We believe this starts with breeding healthy dogs that naturally display these qualities. We specialize in gun dogs for the average hunter.

Q. & A. with Heath

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I wanted to produce high-quality dogs that would be both exceptional in the field and well-mannered at home. After training dogs for the general public, I noticed a need for pups with strong bloodlines & genetic qualities that set them up for success from day one. I’ve seen firsthand how the right breeding makes a difference in a dog’s temperament, health, and trainability.
  • What makes your program special?

    Our breeding program stands out by selecting only high-quality European studs, ensuring strong genetics. Our puppies grow up in-house, exposed to everyday sounds for smoother transitions into family life. We introduce whistle training once eating solid food & use Alpha pellet litter boxes to encourage them to potty on grass, helping build the foundation for well-behaved, adaptable puppies.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include black and yellow. 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 Heath

Heath 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,200 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Non Refundable, maybe applied to another litter.”

Contract & health guarantee

Heath 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 Heath 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 Heath 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
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • 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

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Heath.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Weatherford, TX

5167 miles away

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More about Heath

  • Heath has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year

    Heath was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.

  • Heath’s links

Heath is a trusted Good Dog breeder

CapeWest R&T 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

CapeWest R&T 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.

  • 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Heath to bring home their puppies.

  • Angie M.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2025

    Our experience with Heath was amazing! He knows each of his puppies and the love, care and environment Heath and his wife provide you can tell their high expectations. They genuinely want their puppies to have the best homes with the best people. I would definitely tell anyone if you are looking for high quality Lab puppies you cannot go wrong with getting a dog from CapeWest.

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.