I'm Heidi M., the breeder behind Crows Nest Labradors located in Myakka City, FL. I have been in the dog world professionally for 36 years. I have been a Holistic Dog groomer since 1988. My passion is dogs and I have made a career in the dog world. . Our family has been breeding and owning AKC Labradors for 38 years. I have also shown horses since the 1970's with many National Champion titles, AQHA top ten World and Congress horses.
Q. & A. with Heidi
Why did you start breeding?
We started breeding Doberman Pinschers in the 1970's
What makes your program special?
We specialize in health, temperament, nutrition and so much more. We put our heart and soul into our dogs.
Our dogs are EMBARK clear of allgenetic disorders.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black and yellow. 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.
Jingle
Went home
Male
Olaf
Went home
Male
cole
Went home
Male
Claus
Went home
Male
Merry
Went home
Female
Crystal
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Heidi
Heidi 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 $250 non-refundable deposit and between $2,250 - $3,250 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price incluses 250.00 deposit.
2,500.00 for AKC Limited registration
250.00 deposit all puppies are sold with Limited AKC registration.
Diffrent colors prices can vary. Our deposits are 250.00.”
Contract & health guarantee
Heidi 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 Heidi 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 Heidi directly.
Crows Nest 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
Player, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Player
We are looking for the perfect pet home for our girl Player. She loves to lay on the couch all day and go for walks. If you think you might be a good pet parent contact me.
Coal, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Coal
Coal is one of our breedings and he have his parents. He is super cool and loves our family.
Player, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Player
Player is my girl that I have been currently showing AKC. She is a super sweet girl that loves to please you and is very loyal. She has had all of her health testing.
Marlo, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Marlo
Marlo is a female Labrador Retriever over 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Heidi decided to make her part of their program. Heidi 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.
Xerox, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Xerox
Xerox is a male Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Heidi decided to make him part of their program. Heidi 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.
Ruby, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Ruby
Ruby is a female Labrador Retriever over 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Heidi decided to make her part of their program. Heidi 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Crows Nest 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 (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 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.
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).