Empress Labradors and Basset Hounds
Meet the breeder
I'm Dawn N., the breeder behind Empress Labradors and Basset Hounds located in Roscoe, IL. We proudly breed healthy, happy Labradors. Many of our dogs have gone on to service work and all have become beloved companions. It is important to us that we preserve and protect this breed by breeding to the standard, thoroughly health testing, and individually caring for and loving each and every one of our dogs and pups.
Q. & A. with Dawn
Why did you start breeding?
Have the best mentors in the Labrador world taught me many do's and don'ts that I will cherish for a lifetime.What makes your program special?
We pride ourselves and best temperments, working ability, health tested dogs around. Our Empress name you will find in many pedigrees across the US and the world and know that it only comes from our kennel.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 and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Dawn
Dawn 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 $3,000 - $5,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This includes AKC limited registration, lifetime microchip registration, update shot records, and detailed instructions for taking your puppy home successfully. Deposit is required to be on our waiting list... with first and second choices of what you want in color or sex. If that color and or sex is not born your deposits gets carried on to the next litter.”
Contract & health guarantee
Dawn 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 Dawn 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 Dawn 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 Dawn.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Roscoe, IL
646 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Chicago O'Hare Airport
584 miles away
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More about Dawn
Club memberships
Dawn is a member of Labrador Retriever Club Of The Potomac and Labrador Retriever Club, Inc..
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Dawn has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Dawn was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Dawn is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Empress Labradors and Basset Hounds 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
Chaos, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Chaos
Chaos is a male Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Dawn decided to make him part of their program. Dawn 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.
Star, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Star
Star is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Dawn decided to make her part of their program. Dawn 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.
BB, mom
Labrador Retriever
About BB
BB is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Dawn decided to make her part of their program. Dawn 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.
Spirit, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Spirit
Spirit is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Dawn decided to make her part of their program. Dawn 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.
harriett, mom
Labrador Retriever
About harriett
harriett is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Dawn decided to make her part of their program. Dawn 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
Empress Labradors and Basset Hounds 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 (Preliminary), 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.
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).
