Dunrovin Farm
Meet the breeder
I'm Chris M., the breeder behind Dunrovin Farm located in Halifax, MA. Dedicated to producing puppies with a focus on overall health, quality, longevity, temperament and more. We utilize health/DNA testing to help ensure that our breeding program is producing healthy, happy puppies who go on to excel as service dogs, therapy dogs, companions and more.
Q. & A. with Chris
Why did you start breeding?
I had the opportunity to meet a wonderful and very knowledgeable breeder of Labradors in the 80s.What makes your program special?
Our knowledge and use of natural products and solutions makes our program unique. Our dogs are not only excellent examples of the breed, our inclusion of feeding raw, fresh, whole foods as well as quality dry food make a big difference.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 and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Chris
Chris 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 $1,250 non-refundable deposit and between $1,250 - $3,250 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The base price covers the puppy, vet health check and first vaccinations and deworming. Started Puppies (started training in leash walking/"heel", crate training/house training, sit and much more. This applies to all puppies regardless of color/sex. Started Puppies require a 50% deposit and applies to all Started Puppies regardless of color/sex.”
Contract & health guarantee
Chris 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 Chris 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 Chris 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
- 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
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Chris.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Halifax, MA
More about Chris
Chris has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year
Chris was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Chris is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Dunrovin Farm 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
Excellent level
Dunrovin Farm 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, 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).
