I'm EMCO R., the breeder behind EMCO Retrievers located in Richfield, NC. We’re so excited to be able to help families experience the longtime loyalty of welcoming a new puppy into their lives! We are dedicated to always providing our buyers and our puppies with a positive experience, which includes remaining committed to responsible practices when it comes to breeding, training, and rehoming our puppies.
Q. & A. with EMCO
Why did you start breeding?
Corey had a male lab named Tucker, and Rachel had a female lab named River. When we met, we both had an interest in breeding labs and made the decision to breed Tucker and River! It was something we both always wanted to do, and everything finally came together! We are looking ahead to future and now hope to grow our fur family and continue breeding loving and quality pups for years to come!
What makes your program special?
We are a very family oriented breeder! We take pride in showing our puppies as much love and attention as we can. Our puppies will be very used to being around children and other dogs. We hope to stay in contact with all the families who get a puppy from us, and continue to watch them grow!
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.
Rocky
Went home
Male
Pearl
Went home
Female
Tex
Went home
Male
Mari
Went home
Female
Rio
Went home
Male
Moose
Went home
Male
Missi
Went home
Female
Forest
Went home
Male
May
Went home
Female
Goose
Went home
Male
Lily
Went home
Female
Mallard
Went home
Male
Laurel
Went home
Female
Boomer
Went home
Male
Bear
Went home
Male
Oliver
Went home
Male
Finley
Went home
Male
Honey
Went home
Female
Hudson
Went home
Male
Willow
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from EMCO
EMCO 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and $1,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price is based off Pedigrees not color. $200 Non-refundable deposit is required to hold a puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
EMCO 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 EMCO 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 EMCO directly.
EMCO 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 dogs
Clover, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Clover
Clover is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, EMCO decided to make her part of their program. EMCO 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.
Tucker, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Tucker
Tucker is a male Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, EMCO decided to make him part of their program. EMCO 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.
River, mom
Labrador Retriever
About River
River is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, EMCO decided to make her part of their program. EMCO 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
EMCO 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.
Full Embark 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).