Foothills Labrador Retrievers

Gordon S.

Breeder of Labrador Retrievers

  • Buckeye, AZ
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Upcoming litters

Marine
Winnie

Expected Labrador Retriever litter

Due Apr. 2026

Ready June 13

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.

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, 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.

Gordon 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 7 weeks old.

“We have temperament testing done by a certified and accredited dog trainer and temperament tester. You get to see the report of not only the puppy you are interested in, but also all the littermates too for comparison”

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
      • AKC registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • 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 over 3 years

    Gordon was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Gordon’s links

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

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

      • +4

    Choosing 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.

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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