I'm Judith G., the breeder behind Dark Moon Kennels located in Elko County, NV. I raise and train Labrador Retrievers and Beagles as scent dogs for government programs as well as private handlers and the occasional sports dog companion. I focus on workability, drive, health, and temperament. I work hard to provide quality working dogs. Without good health and temperament it doesn't matter how much they want to do their job. And without workability and drive no matter how healthy they are you can't depend on them with your life or livelihood.

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Judith 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.

“All puppies come with Health Guarantee, Vaccinations, Worming, Microchip, & registration (when applicable). All puppies are raised using a variety of techniques and is strongly influenced by puppy culture, avid dog, and the super dog program. ”
Judith 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 Judith 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 Judith directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Judith.
Meet in Elko County, NV
5244 miles away
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Meet at Salt Lake City Airport
5203 miles away
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Judith has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Judith was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

Dark Moon Kennels meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Labrador Retriever
About Aoife
Imported from Ireland, working on paperwork from Irish kennel club to American kennel club In training for Obedience, Rally, Agility, and Scent Work
Uploaded health tests

Labrador Retriever
About Tessa
Explosives Detection Dog
Uploaded health tests

Labrador Retriever
About Cat
Cat is a female Labrador Retriever almost 7 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Judith decided to make her part of their program. Judith 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.
Uploaded health tests
Excellent level
Dark Moon 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.
DNA Coat/Trait Panel, 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).
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.
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.