Foothills Labrador Retrievers
- Buckeye, AZ
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Gordon S., the breeder behind Foothills Labrador Retrievers located in Buckeye, AZ. Our breeding program focuses on maintaining the unique characteristics specific to the breed while striving to produce puppies of superior health, temperament, and conformation. We are proud of our dogs and their puppies, and it is always our goal to preserve and better the breed with each litter.
Q. & A. with Gordon
Why did you start breeding?
It started in 1977 with Thumper a frisbee catching yellow Lab. From that point we were hooked. We wanted to make great Labs for family and friends but did not have the right foundation. Pat Corliss shared his English female with me, and that gave us the tools to work with. The result was breeding the #1 Lab in America 1983, and being the featured breeder in Labrador Quarterly Magazine in 1996.What makes your program special?
Quality not quantity. I averaged less than 1 litter/year for 4 decades but what we do breed are very special puppies, temperament and confirmation wise. I never have a litter unless I’m planning to keep one for myself. We have a professional temperament test each litter to help match the right pup with the right home. Prospective buyers read their puppy’s report and all the littermate reports too!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.
White Boy
Went homeMale
Orange Boy
Went homeMale
Red Boy
Went homeMale
Light Pink
Went homeFemale
Fushia Pink Girl
Went homeFemale
Green Boy
Went homeMale
Blue Boy
Went homeMale
Yellow Boy
Went homeMale
Tommy
Went homeMale
Ricky
Went homeMale
Bernie
Went homeMale
Ava
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Gordon
Gordon 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 refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Price includes the guarantee, AKC registration, 1st round of shots, deworming, puppy socialization, and independent professional temperament tests. Pups include health clearances, DNA reports, microchips, vet records, pedigree, AKC papers, health guarantee, and temperament reports. A deposit guarantees a place in line when it’s time to choose.”
Contract & health guarantee
Gordon 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 Gordon 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 Gordon 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
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Gordon.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Buckeye, AZ
1985 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
1951 miles away
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Meet in Gilbert, AZ
1941 miles away
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More about Gordon
Club memberships
Gordon is a member of Papago Labrador Retriever Club.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., AKC Breeder of Merit.
Gordon has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
Gordon was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Gordon is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Foothills Labrador 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
Marine, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Marine
Marine is a big, sweet gentle boy with high EQ. He knows when you need hugs, and is not needy when you are busy. Not a barker. Not a whiner. Great with kids. Everyone who meets him says he is the most special boy. He is loaded with bone and coat and has a beautiful head.
Maggie, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Maggie
Maggie is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Gordon decided to make her part of their program. Gordon 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.
Bagheera, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Bagheera
Bagheera is everyone’s heart ❤️ dog. She has a beautiful sweet soul. Gentle, calm, cool, and collected each and every day. Gets along with everyone (dogs & people). Has an incredible emotional IQ. She never barks or whines. Just gives you love 24/7, without being needy about it. Outside our quiet house dog is an avid retriever. No dog will ever beat her to any ball or frisbee you throw. Everyone who has a Bagheera pup say it’s the best Lab they’ve ever owned. I can vouch for that. It’s a worth a trip here to see her, and her daughter 8 mo daughter Majestic from her last litter.
Excellent health testing
D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), +6 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Foothills Labrador 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.
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered), 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 (rDVM, not registered), 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 Examination (rDVM, not 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 (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Gordon to bring home their puppies.
Cheryl Y.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
We found the most precious, adorable, sweet tempered LITTLE BLACK LAB pup on the Good Dog website. My husband and I have been searching endless websites for a chocolate lab sister for our 8 yr old chocolate female Almondine. Not sure how long our search had been going on, when I came across a
Paul S.
Verified owner · Mar. 2025
Gordon is fantastic. Very knowledgeable and a great breeder. Gordon goes above and beyond with his clients. He had testing done on all the pups that measures 12 different characteristics. He them thoroughly interviews you to match what you want in a dog and matches that up with what you are looking for. Much better than just randomly picking a puppy blind. Highly recommend him and his dogs are top quality well bred dogs with excellent pedigrees. I am grateful to have found such a fantastic quality breeder that is local.
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Mario A.
Verified owner · June 2025
We had an amazing experience with Foothills Labrador Retrievers. Gordon was incredibly knowledgeable about the Labrador breed and took the time to answer all of our questions. It was clear that he truly cares about his dogs and wants the best for both his puppies and the families they go to. Gordon was extremely accommodating—working with our crazy schedule and making the entire process smooth and stress-free. What we appreciated the most about Gordon was just how warmly he treated us—like family. We never felt like just another customer; He was genuinely invested in making sure we were prepared and confident to bring our puppy home. Milo is healthy, happy, and clearly well-socialized, which speaks volumes about the love and care given by Gordon. We would highly recommend Foothills Labrador Retrievers and Gordon to anyone looking for a responsible, caring breeder who goes above and beyond!
Larry F.
Verified owner · Mar. 2025
+4Choosing to meet Gordon and this litter of puppies was nothing short of life-changing for me. I not only met my new best friend (a puppy named Nova), but I also met an amazing person with a story behind breeding his labs that I never would have thought I’d experience. After seeing several other litters of puppies, and mind you I was initially impressed at those circumstances, I felt like I had only visited puppy farms after the experience I had meeting Gordon and his family of dogs. My Nova has been nothing short of amazing, you would think she was 4 months old already based on how well she was raised by Gordon and his family. She already listens to me and behaves better than most of the dogs owned by my relatives. Yet she still has all the lovable charms of a puppy, like eating everything in sight and licking your face until there’s nothing left. I wish everyone had an opportunity to experience the wonderful impact choosing a puppy from Gordon’s family has had on me.
