Carvins Cove English Labradors
Meet the breeder
I'm Allison M., the breeder behind Carvins Cove English Labradors located in Salem, VA. Our Labs are bred with attention to conformation, excellent genetics, happy labrador personality, and no allergies. Many of my dogs are used in therapy programs.
Q. & A. with Allison
Why did you start breeding?
I was in agility in Louisiana and started breeding my own dogs to know their conformation, know their bloodlines, and train them myself. I moved to Virginia and decided to breed the English type because they better represent the standard of the breed.What makes your program special?
I breed only top quality puppies that have wonderful personality and all puppies are socialized inside my home, vet checked and vaccinated and wormed before they leave at 8 weeks of age.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.
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
black collar boy, right, Light yellow
Went homeMale
red collar boy, left, fox red
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Allison
Allison 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 $1,700 - $2,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Puppies are priced per litter regardless of sex, limited registration, and pick is based on deposit received order. I don’t take deposits until puppies are born. Deposits are not refunded.”
Contract & health guarantee
Allison 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 Allison 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 Allison 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 Allison.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Salem, VA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Roanoke–Blacksburg Airport (Woodrum Field)
More about Allison
Certifications & recognitions
Licensed Veterinary Technician, Associate Dog Trainer.
Allison has been a member of Good Dog for about 6 years
Allison was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Allison is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Carvins Cove English 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
Gracie, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Gracie
Retired Gracie has fantastic genetics. She has the sweetest personality.
Uploaded health tests
Copper Toxicosis, Labrador Retriever Type.
London, mom
Labrador Retriever
About London
Retired
Neo, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Neo
Neo is a male Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Allison decided to make him part of their program. Allison 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.
Decker, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Decker
Son of Best in Show Grand Champion Yellow male. All clearances passed/clear
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Carvins Cove English 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 (Preliminary), 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 (Preliminary), 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.
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.
Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Copper Toxicosis, Labrador Retriever Type, Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd)
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).
