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Forge Labradors
Meet the breeder
I'm Anne G., the breeder behind Forge Labradors located in Mills River, NC. We breed two to three litters a year with the goal of adding qualities to our lines through the careful selection of studs, whose temperaments and conformation complement our girls.
Q. & A. with Anne
Why did you start breeding?
After falling totally head-over-heels in love with English Labradors, I was compelled to do everything I could to help maintain this perfect companion for us humans, and that included breeding. So, I became obsessed and determined to breed great dogs.What makes your program special?
We are very dedicated to making sure the right puppy goes to the right home. We keep little notebooks on each litter where we record observations. We give the Volhard temperament test to help determine where each pup goes. Our families fill out questionnaires that tell us what they want in a dog and give me the info I need to place appropriately. They have a Facebook page that's very active.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 Anne
Anne 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 $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“All of our puppies are the same price, regardless of sex or color. The price includes microchipping, at least 3 wormings, veterinarian physical and AKC litter registration.”
Contract & health guarantee
Anne 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 Anne 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 Anne 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 Anne.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Mills River, NC
4445 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Asheville Airport
4442 miles away
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More about Anne
Club memberships
Anne is a member of Labrador Retriever Club Of The Piedmont.
Anne has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Anne was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Anne is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Forge 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Forge 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.
Eye Certification (CAER, 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.
Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Temperament Test
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.
Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), VetGen DNA Testing
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).
