Climbing Stone Labradors

Raquel S.

Breeder of Labrador Retrievers

  • Westchester, NY
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Raquel S., the breeder behind Climbing Stone Labradors located in Westchester, NY. We strive to breed Labradors with an athletic build and confident, friendly demeanor. Betterment of the breed is our goal. Our puppies have gone on to be wonderful family dogs, work as explosive detection K9s, bird hunting compaions and golf course bird flushers.

Q. & A. with Raquel

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I started breeding after years of working with dogs and helping raise litters for past employers. Bettering the breed is the goal of my program. I aim to create pups who are wonderful pets at home, yet biddable enough to work in service, sport, etc. I believe in breeding dogs who are not only healthy but sound of mind and whose puppies will be a great fit for any active home.
  • What makes your program special?

    What makes our program special is that we strive for quality over quantity. Our puppies are born and raised in our home. Each day of development is a new enrichment opportunity. We aim to breed dogs who are a good fit for families, hunters, law enforcement and military working K9s. In order to accomplish the full package for a well rounded temperament, we carefully choose our breed pairings.
  • 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 Raquel

Raquel 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 $1,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Price is reflective of the quality of breeding, health testing, sire and dam's achievements and proof of successful past breedings.”

Contract & health guarantee

Raquel 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 Raquel 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 Raquel 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
      • Socialized in new places
      • 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
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Westchester, NY

Other pick-up locations

Meet at New York Stewart Airport

More about Raquel

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..

  • Raquel has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year

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

  • Raquel’s links

Raquel is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Climbing Stone 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Climbing Stone 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

    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.

  • D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Skeletal Dysplasia (SD2), Retinal Dysplasia/Oculoskeletal Dysplasia 1 (RD OSD), Stargardt Disease, 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).

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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.