Coosa Kennels
- Tuscaloosa, AL ·
Upcoming litters
Labrador Retriever litter
Expected Nov. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Gracie C., the breeder behind Coosa Kennels located in Tuscaloosa, AL. Coosa Kennels is dedicated to responsibly raising Labradors with health, temperament, and versatility in mind. We carefully plan each pairing and raise our puppies with daily attention, socialization, and family life so they can grow into confident companions and capable hunting dogs.
Q. & A. with Gracie
Why did you start breeding?
I’ve always had a strong love for animals and knew that one day I wanted to build a breeding program of my own. For years, it was something I talked about and dreamed of doing, until I finally decided to take a leap of faith and make it happen. Starting Coosa Kennels has given me the chance to turn that passion into something I can keep learning from, growing, and building for years to come.What makes your program special?
What makes Coosa Kennels special is that our puppies are raised as part of the family from day one, with daily handling, individual attention, and early socialization. We also value the natural retrieving ability and hunting instinct of the Labrador, with the goal of producing dogs that can be loving family companions while still having the drive and ability to work in the field.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 Gracie
Gracie 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.
Gracie partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.
Price
“Price includes AKC Limited Registration. Puppies go home with all vaccinations along with a health guarantee. Your deposit holds your spot on the waitlist for whatever litter pairing you choose.”
Contract & health guarantee
Gracie 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 Gracie 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 Gracie 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
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Food & treats
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Gracie.
Breeder's location
Meet in Tuscaloosa, AL
4742 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Birmingham–Shuttlesworth Airport
4702 miles away
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More about Gracie
Gracie has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Gracie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Gracie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Coosa Kennels 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
Good level
Coosa Kennels 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, 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).
