Elsmere Labradors
Meet the breeder
I'm Jody L., the breeder behind Elsmere Labradors located in South Portland, ME. We are breeders of quality English Labrador Retrievers with an emphasis on temperament, intelligence, health, and conformation. All of our puppies are whelped and raised in a home environment with lots of love and care. Our dogs are our life, and we treat each dog as a loving member of our family.
Q. & A. with Jody
Why did you start breeding?
We are passionate about breeding healthy, well-rounded, high-quality Labrador Retrievers. We feel so privileged to be able to share this incredible breed with others.What makes your program special?
Our breeding stock is certified clear of hip and elbow dysplasia by the OFA, eye tested yearly, and clear of all inheritable diseases. All Elsmere Labradors are sold with an AKC limited registration, a basic health guarantee, veterinarian exam, first shots, and dewormed.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.
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Girl 6
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
"Squash"
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Jody
Jody 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 $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes first wellness vet visit, health guarantee as set forth in our contract, first set of shots, two dewormings, and microchip. And of course, lots of love, exciting experiences, and stimulation for the growing puppy! ”
Contract & health guarantee
Jody 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 Jody 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 Jody 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
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Toys
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Jody.
Breeder’s location
Meet in South Portland, ME
3579 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Portland Jetport
3579 miles away
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More about Jody
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Jody has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Jody was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Jody’s links
Jody is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Elsmere 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
Elinor, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Elinor
Elinor is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jody decided to make her part of their program. Jody 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
Elsmere 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
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.
Eye Certification (CAER, 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 (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.
Brucellosis, Standard Veterinary Blood Panel, Temperament Test, Dentition, Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
Copper Toxicosis, Labrador Retriever Type, OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK), Dominant Black DNA Test, Animal Genetics Panel
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).
