Copper Meadow Retrievers
- Atwater, MN
Meet the breeder
I'm Grace K., the breeder behind Copper Meadow Retrievers located in Atwater, MN. Our dogs are bred for health and good temperaments. Our dogs are the perfect companion dogs while still having a drive to retrieve. Our puppies are well socialized before they are old enough to go home. And we build small profiles for each of them to give families a better overview of each puppy!
Q. & A. with Grace
Why did you start breeding?
We started breeding because we are starting to expand our family. I want to be a stay at home mom with our kiddo. My husbands family has been breeding dogs for almost ten years and I have worked with breeders and trainers in the past. This is a good way to share the knowledge I have acquired while staying home with our one year old.What makes your program special?
Our breeding program is special because we put a lot of time into our puppies. They are all very loved when they go home. We do a lot of socializing with our puppies and exposing them to all kinds of things they will encounter in their day to day lives when they go to their new families.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are yellow. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Grace
Grace 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.
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
“This price include a two year health guarantee, AKC registration papers, deworming, first round of shots, and puppy socialization. All of our puppies are the same price. Our puppies are picked out at pickup in the order the deposits are received (first deposit down, first pick of the litter).”
Contract & health guarantee
Grace 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 Grace 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 Grace 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
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- 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
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Grace.
Breeder's location
Meet in Atwater, MN
4424 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Minneapolis–St. Paul /Wold-Chamberlain Airport
4380 miles away
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More about Grace
Grace has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Grace was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Grace is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Copper Meadow 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
Copper Meadow 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).
