Charcoal And Silver Labs

Heather G.

Breeder of Labrador Retrievers and Dilute Retrievers

Little Rock, AR
Responds within a few days

Available puppies

Queenie (Pink Collar)

Ready Apr. 21

6 weeks old · Female

Upcoming litters

Expected Dilute Retriever litter

Due Apr. 2026

Ready June 6

Meet the breeder

I'm Heather G., the breeder behind Charcoal And Silver Labs located in Little Rock, AR. We understand the importance of solid foundations and health test our lines to ensure we are breeding to the standards you expect. We are dedicated to raising the bar for thoughtful breeding with optimal health in mind. We do our best to produce puppies that have the best chance at living long, happy, and healthy lives as your best friend!

Q. & A. with Heather

What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Labrador Retriever puppies include black, chocolate, and yellow. Dilute Retriever puppies include silver, charcoal, 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.

Hatta (Green Collar)
Reserved
Male
Cheshire (Black Collar)
Reserved
Male
Alice (Purple Collar)
Reserved
Female

Getting a puppy from Heather

Heather 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, Heather partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $200 non-refundable deposit and between $1,600 - $1,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.

Pay over time with Klarna.

Contract & health guarantee

Heather 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 Heather 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 Heather directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
  - Socialized with other animals
- Puppy health practices
  - Vet check
  - First round of shots and deworming
  - Vet records
  - Microchip
- Extras
  - Toys
  - Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
  - AKC registration
  - Puppy starter kit
  - Initial potty training
  - Food & treats

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Little Rock, AR

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (Adams Field) (was Little Rock National)

Meet in Branson, MO

More about Heather

Heather has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Heather was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

Heather is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Charcoal And Silver 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

Royal, mom
Dilute Retriever
About Royal
Royal is a female Dilute Retriever over 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Heather decided to make her part of their program. Heather 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.
Keegan, mom
Dilute Retriever
About Keegan
Keegan is a female Dilute Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Heather decided to make her part of their program. Heather 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.
Kanyon, mom
Dilute Retriever
About Kanyon
Kanyon is a female Dilute Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Heather decided to make her part of their program. Heather 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.
Heidi, mom
Dilute Retriever
About Heidi
Heidi is a female Dilute Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Heather decided to make her part of their program. Heather 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.
Sarge, dad
Dilute Retriever
About Sarge
Sarge is a male Dilute Retriever almost 7 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Heather decided to make him part of their program. Heather 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.
Good health testing
Patellar Luxation, PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), +3 more.

Parent health testing

Dilute Retriever

Labrador Retriever

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Charcoal And Silver 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 (rDVM, not registered), 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 (rDVM, not registered), 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 Examination (rDVM, not 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.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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.
Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK), Stargardt Disease, Cystinuria Type 1A, Labrador Retriever Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Retinal Dysplasia/Oculoskeletal Dysplasia 1 (RD OSD), DNA Disease Panel, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM)
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).