I'm Jane H., the breeder behind Ganderwood English Labradors located in Lowell, MI. We breed and train quality English Labradors from generations of health-tested parents for temperament and health. Ganderwood's puppies are trained to the AKC Canine Good Citizenship level prior to coming home after 5 months old. Pups are crate trained, housebroken, heel on leash and off leash while dragging a light leash, sit and stay at 200 feet distance, stay on place, know 'off', 'quiet', 'stay', 'wait', 'leave it'. They are well-socialized to a variety of sights and sounds.
Q. & A. with Jane
Why did you start breeding?
We initially got into breeding without much knowledge. After taking a puppy class, we learned about clearances. This was very important to me as I lost my childhood dog to an early death due to severe hip dysplasia. We then took an obedience class with a top AKC Competitor who is still our 4-H leader and friend. We learned to study pedigrees closely and to breed carefully with clearances in mind.
What makes your program special?
All of our puppies go home after 5 months old having passed their AKC Canine Good Citizenship evaluation, so they have at least 150 hours of training. Humans touch them daily with lots of focus on socialization with various people, sights, sounds, and surfaces for a lifetime of adaptability as a take-everywhere pup. Several of our pups have gone on for therapy or service work.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black 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.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Jane
Jane 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 deposit and $4,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Housebroken, heel on/ off leash, sit/stay, down/stay, stay 300 ft/out of sight, stay on place for 2 hours, crate, doggy door trained, 'off', 'leave it', 'paws up', socialization, vaccinations. Puppies go home trained to AKC Canine Good Citizenship level plus other training with a two year hip guarantee and a 1 week full refund minus 5 %. A $500 deposit holds puppy once family is approved.”
Contract & health guarantee
Jane 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 Jane 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 Jane directly.
Ganderwood English 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
Nollie, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Nollie
Nollie is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jane decided to make her part of their program. Jane 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.
Cade, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Cade
Cade is out of GCH Hoffmann's Stop and Stare and Ganderwood's Cannon in Dee. He is super friendly, sweet, blocky boy. His OFA prelims are hips of Excellent and elbows normal. He is clear for EIC, PRA, CNM, and many other genetic diseases.
Bunny, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Bunny
Bunny loves adventure, people, and interactions. She is friendly and quick to learn. She is an attentive Mamma. Her hips are OFA Good, elbows normal, PRA and EIC clear by parentage.
River, mom
Labrador Retriever
About River
River is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jane decided to make her part of their program. Jane 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.
Brooke, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Brooke
Brooke is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jane decided to make her part of their program. Jane 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.
Archer, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Archer
Archer is a male Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Jane decided to make him part of their program. Jane 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Ganderwood English 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 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.
D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC)
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).