Darlene's Labrador Retrievers
Meet the breeder
I'm Darlene P., the breeder behind Darlene's Labrador Retrievers located in Alburtis, PA. I do limited litters and breed for conformation so health, temperament, and quality of dog is my priority. I do not have a large breeding program, so I am very selective about the puppies I keep and the dogs I breed to. I'm very conscientious to the health clearances and the temperaments of my dogs!
Q. & A. with Darlene
Why did you start breeding?
I purchased a puppy from a breeder that she was going to keep for conformation. She liked me so much that she thought it would be a good thing for me to consider showing! I liked it, and that’s what I ended up doing and then bred the female.What makes your program special?
Since I keep limited dogs and do not have a large breeding program, I am very selective about the puppies I keep and the dogs I breed to. I'm very conscientious to the health clearances and the temperaments of my dogs!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 Darlene
Darlene 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
Connect with Darlene to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Darlene 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 Darlene 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 Darlene 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Darlene.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Alburtis, PA
142 miles away
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More about Darlene
Club memberships
Darlene is a member of Keystone Labrador Retriever Club.
Darlene has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Darlene was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Darlene is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Darlene's Labrador 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Darlene's Labrador 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.
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).
