Foliage Labradors
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- Hollis, NH
Upcoming litters
Labrador Retriever litter
Planned Nov. 2026
Labrador Retriever litter
Planned Nov. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Martha M., the breeder behind Foliage Labradors located in Hollis, NH. Foliage Labradors is a small, preservation-minded program in New Hampshire. We breed thoughtfully for health, temperament, structure, breed type and working ability. Our dogs are family first, with careful pedigree planning, show and field evaluation, and lifelong support for our puppy families.
Q. & A. with Martha
Why did you start breeding?
My love of Labradors began through training and working dogs. As I learned more about the breed, I became fascinated by structure, pedigrees, breed type and the versatility a Labrador should retain. Mentorship from experienced breeders drew me into conformation and field work and eventually into breeding with the goal of producing sound, capable, well-rounded Labradors.What makes your program special?
We breed on a small, thoughtful scale and plan each litter with the long term in mind. Health, temperament, structure, breed type and working ability all matter. Our breeding dogs complete health clearances and are evaluated beyond the whelping box through show and performance work. We also match puppies carefully and remain a resource for our families for the life of their dog.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.
Getting a puppy from Martha
Martha has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
Martha partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 8 weeks old.
“We match puppies with their families based on temperament, lifestyle, experience, goals, and the environment the puppy will be living in. At the beginning of the process, we ask families about their preferences and what they are hoping for in a dog, including sex, color, activity level, and future goals. As the puppies grow, we closely observe their temperament, confidence, energy level, resilience, sociability, and individual strengths. We also watch how prospective families interact with the puppies when they visit, which can give us additional insight into which puppy may be the best fit. Puppies are not selected solely by deposit order, appearance, sex, or color. Families who are flexible generally have more opportunities for a successful match. Final placements are made by us based on what we have learned about both the puppies and the families. Our goal is to make the strongest long-term match possible so that each puppy is placed in a home where they are most likely to thrive. We only breed a litter when we are hoping to keep something ourselves, so our first priority is evaluating the litter for the puppy or puppies that best fit our breeding program.”
Price
“Placement is based on temperament, lifestyle, and the best fit for each family. The deposit is $500 and the remaining $4,500 is due at pick up. Deposits are applied to a specific litter. If we cannot offer a suitable puppy due to availability or matching, we will communicate with you and offer to transfer your deposit to a future litter.”
Contract & health guarantee
Martha 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 Martha 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 Martha 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
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Martha.
Breeder's location
Meet in Hollis, NH
3669 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Portland Jetport
3579 miles away
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Meet in Meredith, NH
3626 miles away
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More about Martha
Club memberships
Martha is a member of Labrador Retriever Club Of Greater Boston, The Labrador Retriever Club, and Labrador Retriever Club, Inc..
Martha has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Martha was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Martha is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Foliage 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
Nikki, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Nikki
Nikki is our real-life Barbie and a total blonde in the very best way—but she’s definitely smarter than she lets on. She is sweet as could be, with the kindest, gentlest soul. Nikki always means well and wants nothing more than to be close to her people, snuggling, leaning in for affection, and soaking up every bit of love she can get.
Brooke, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Brooke
Brooke is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Martha decided to make her part of their program. Martha 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
Excellent level
Foliage 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.
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.
Vet Wellness Exam
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.
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).
