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Foundation Retrievers
- Ventura, IA
Meet the breeder
I'm Justin S., the breeder behind Foundation Retrievers located in Ventura, IA. Our dogs are outstanding hunting companions, and we are proud to continue their line. We breed both to provide families with loving and capable companions and to improve upon our dogs' fantastic traits with each generation. Our puppies are provided with the best care and socialization possible!
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Blue-Moose
Went homeMale
Black collar, yellow Boy 2
Went homeMale
Pink - Mya
Went homeFemale
Koda - Little bear
Went homeMale
Jagger - the purple meister
Went homeFemale
Red-Junie
Went homeFemale
Yellow- Willow
Went homeFemale
Orange - Cooper
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Justin
Justin 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
Connect with Justin to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Justin 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 Justin 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 Justin 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Justin.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Ventura, IA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Des Moines Airport
More about Justin
Justin has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Justin was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
JS
Justin is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Foundation 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
Litter and program updates
- JS
Justin S.
Litter update on 03 Mar. •A little pasture play time
Trace and Everest's litter
- JS
Justin S.
Litter update on 02 Mar. •Good morning from the pups
Trace and Everest's litter
- JS
Justin S.
Litter update on 26 Feb. •Enjoying the nicer weather
Trace and Everest's litter
- JS
Justin S.
Litter update on 24 Feb. •Good morning
Trace and Everest's litter
- JS
Justin S.
Litter update on 20 Feb. •Good morning from the puppies! Great day to socialize.
Trace and Everest's litter
- JS
Justin S.
Litter update on 19 Feb. •Green wasn't a fan of the shot
Trace and Everest's litter
- JS
Justin S.
Litter update on 19 Feb. •Moose getting microchipped
Trace and Everest's litter
- JS
Justin S.
Litter update on 18 Feb. •…Potty trainig and transportation is eased if you have a crate. If you are planning on bringing your pup/ dog with you on a regular basis, I would recommend getting a high quality crate. We like the Ruff land kennels as they are durable and they have a divider that allows you to get the crate size that will fit your full grown pup. So you can buy a large crate, and then make it smaller for crate / potty training. If you put a puppy into a large crate it makes it harder to potty trained as they will be able to "escape" the mess. So a smaller area is better. I am not the biggest fan of the wire crates as it does not provide a den/ private area for them. Please do not "punish" your pup by putting them in the crate, the crate should be a safe spot for them.
Trace and Everest's litter
- JS
Justin S.
Litter update on 18 Feb. •So I have been getting questions about shots and worming. The puppies were wormed 3 times at 2, 4, and 6 weeks old. The puppies will be getting their 1st shots on Wednesday Feb 19th and will get a well puppy check up by our vet in Garner, IA Dr Bruce Schupanitz. Then he will microchip them all when he is done. You will get the microchip and health info in the home coming puppy package.
Trace and Everest's litter
- JS
Justin S.
Litter update on 18 Feb. •Potty training
Trace and Everest's litter
Parent dogs
Everest, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Everest
Everest is a great friend! She has never met a stranger, she does not bark, she is very clean in the kennel and our home. She is a true whole hearted retriever. She yearns to please and has great natural hunting instincts. She was tested by Embark and is clear of all hereditary diseases. Good eyes, normal elbows, and she has Excellent hips. This last summer she passed 4 AKC hunt tests to get her Junior hunter title and she has retrieved all of our ducks so far this hunting season.
Great health testing
D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), +4 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Foundation 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
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.
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 Justin to bring home their puppies.
Isabelle B.
Verified owner · Apr. 2025
Justin breeds some wonderful pups! We got our dog Junie about a month ago, and she’s shaping up to be a very smart, obedient, well-tempered, and very loving little girl. Working with Justin was a breeze; he was always quick to respond to messages, and gave detailed reports of how the pups were doing. You can tell his puppies come from a good home. Justin is also very accommodating; he was always willing to hop on a phone call if needed and was also kind enough to drive half way to meet us on adoption day. We couldn’t be happier with our experience!
AMAdam M.
Verified owner · Feb. 2025
From start to finish everything was a breeze. Justin was awesome to work with. He was quick to answer questions and posted plenty of updates on the puppies so you literally could watch your puppy grow. It also was a huge benefit that the puppies are raised with kids and other dogs. Our puppy is amazing, smart, well behaved, great with our other dogs and potty training has been a breeze. I can’t wait to get her hunting.
Andrea L.
Verified owner · Mar. 2025
My husband and I are very fortunate to have found Justin’s profile through GoodDog! From the moment we saw photos of the litter on his profile, we knew exactly what pup we wanted. Being first time dog owner, my husband and I wanted to make sure we found a breeder that is trustworthy and caring, and Justin is exactly that! His profile had all the information we were looking for in a breeder, and the payment process was super easy and convenient. We loved receiving frequent updates about the littler and our pup, and the overall ease of the GoodDog app. We are absolutely in love with our new puppy, she is perfect! Can’t thank Justin and his family enough for everything!
taylor P.
Verified owner · Feb. 2025
I recently had the pleasure of working with Justin to find the perfect puppy, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience! From the start, Justin was incredibly responsive, answering all my questions quickly and thoroughly. His knowledge about the breed and his genuine love for the pups truly stood out. One of the things I appreciated most was how he kept me updated with frequent pictures and videos, making the whole process exciting and reassuring. It was clear that he takes great care of his puppies, ensuring they are well-socialized and healthy before going to their new homes.
