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Duck Dog Ranch
- Elizabeth City, NC
Meet the breeder
I'm Steve S., the breeder behind Duck Dog Ranch located in Elizabeth City, NC. Our breedings are select breedings based on pedigree, proven performance, temperment, and trainability. Bred for AKC/UKC Field Truals/Hunt Test, Hunting Companions, or Loyal Family Dog.
Q. & A. with Steve
Why did you start breeding?
I want to bring the best pedigrees and performance traits to hunters and competitors, but also want to provide a high quality dog to those wanting a family dog.What makes your program special?
We only do select breedings based on health, proven performance, temperment of select pedigree pairings. We offer health guarentees for hips, elbows and eyes.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.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
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Red (Canvasback)
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Purple (Pintail)
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Orange (Gadwal)
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Blue (Bluebill)
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Gray (Wigeon)
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Brown (Wood Duck)
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Getting a puppy from Steve
Steve 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,750 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes 26 month health guarentee, current vaccinations, de-worming and microchip. Contact for pricing all come with registration and microchip.”
Contract & health guarantee
Steve 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 Steve 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 Steve 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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Steve.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Elizabeth City, NC
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Norfolk Airport
More about Steve
Steve has been a member of Good Dog for 6 months
Steve was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Steve is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Duck Dog Ranch 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
Mo, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Mo
Mo is a quality competitor with an exceptional pedigree. She is a family dog who is gentle and exceptionally behaved.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Duck Dog Ranch 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 Disease Panel, 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Steve to bring home their puppies.
Rachel P.
Verified owner · July 2025
We couldn't be more happy with the adoption process of our new boy Leland :) Steve provided quality communication, care and training for our dog prior to adoption day! You can tell Steve has such a passion for what he does, and it shows!! We will definitely consider getting all future pups from Duck Dog Ranch. Getting Leland was one of the best decisions we have made!!
Jessica S.
Verified owner · June 2025
Steve was wonderful to work with. He was very responsive and was able to answer any questions I had as someone who is new to owning a puppy. We traveled a few states away for our puppy and the entire experience was very smooth. My family couldn't be any happier with our Chocolate labrador. Knowing the trust and care Steve puts into his puppies just reassured that we made the right choice. I'm so thankful I found Duck Dog Ranch, and I'll definitely return in the future if we decide to add another to our family.
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Zahira M.
Verified owner · June 2025
My experience with Steve was great. He was responsive, friendly and knew what he was doing. Through out the experience his response where quick and very helpful. Best part was he hope on a call before even separating the puppy it shows he cares for his dogs and wants the best for them. I also got to meet him, his wife and some of his furry family. Because of him now I have a healthy well rounded puppy that will continue to to be spoiled.
