Cedar Rock Retrievers
- Moravian Falls, NC
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Emma R., the breeder behind Cedar Rock Retrievers located in Moravian Falls, NC. Cedar Rock Retrievers is a small breeder of English Labrador Retrievers in North Carolina. We focus on health, temperament, and structure while raising puppies that make wonderful family companions, service dogs, and sporting partners. Our puppies are raised in our home with daily socialization, enrichment, and plenty of love. We carefully plan each litter, health test our breeding dogs.
Q. & A. with Emma
What makes your program special?
At Cedar Rock Retrievers, we focus on raising healthy, well-socialized English Labradors with exceptional temperaments. Our puppies are raised in our home using enrichment and ENS protocols, backed by health-tested parents and a commitment to lifelong support for every family who chooses one of our dogs.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 Emma
Emma has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Emma partners with them to find the best puppy match.
Price
“A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a puppy. Deposits are applied to the total purchase price. Puppy selections are made in order of deposit received unless otherwise specified by the breeder.”
Contract & health guarantee
Emma 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 Emma 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 Emma 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
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Emma.
Breeder's location
Meet in Moravian Falls, NC
4356 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Charlotte Douglas Airport
4388 miles away
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Meet in Winston-Salem, NC
4317 miles away
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More about Emma
Emma has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 month
Emma was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Emma is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Cedar Rock 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 health testing
Excellent level
Cedar Rock 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.
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.
Vet Wellness Exam
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.
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).
