Gochee Labs
- Sherrard, IL
- Responds within a day
Upcoming litters
Planned Labrador Retriever litter
Due May 2026
Planned Labrador Retriever litter
Due June 2026
Planned Labrador Retriever litter
Due Sept. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Meghan C., the breeder behind Gochee Labs located in Sherrard, IL. We have always held the position if you do something, do it right, or don't do it at all. Our dogs have extensive health testing including OFA hips, elbows, cardiac, eyes and a full DNA prior to breeding. We also raise our puppies in our home following Puppy Culture, Empowered Breeder & Avidog.
Q. & A. with Meghan
Why did you start breeding?
My parents started breeding labs when I was a child, and I loved the process of researching pedigrees, temperament, titles, etc, to produce the best puppies possible! It is a great joy seeing my guppies go on to accomplish a variety of great things in life! To date I have placed SAR, Service, Therapy, Hunting, Sport, companion and more!What makes your program special?
We OFA health test our dogs beyond CHIC standards and raise our puppies and adult dogs in our home in an enriching environment! From the time mom is ready to deliver, all the way through the crate and potty training phase, we are constantly with our puppies. They receive individual attention throughout the day, along with their daily Puppy Culture training - which includes potty & crate training.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.
Light Pink
Went homeFemale
Light Purple
Went homeFemale
Green
Went homeMale
Dark Purple - Kate
Went homeFemale
Red
Went homeMale
Light Blue - Leo
Went homeMale
Yellow - Remi
Went homeMale
Gray
Went homeMale
Orange
Went homeMale
Dark Blue
Went homeMale
Dark Pink
Went homeFemale
Black Male
Went homeMale
Yellow Male
Went homeMale
Yellow Male
Went homeMale
Black Female
Went homeBlack Female
Went homeFemale
Yellow Female
Went homeFemale
Yellow Male
Went homeMale
Yellow Male
Went homeMale
Yellow Female
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Girl 7
Went homeFemale
Girl 6
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Meghan
Meghan 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.
Meghan 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 temperament our litters, then video call each family individually to go over the results. From there, we help them select the puppy that best fits their lifestyle & goals. "
Price
"All of our puppies are the same price each litter regardless of their color, gender, etc. "
Contract & health guarantee
Meghan 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 Meghan 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 Meghan directly.
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 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
- Registration
- Initial potty training
- Basic obedience & manners
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Meghan.
Breeder's location
Meet in Sherrard, IL
705 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Quad City Airport
706 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Meghan can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Meghan
Club memberships
Meghan is a member of Scott County Kennel Club.
Certifications & recognitions
Hunt tests, IABCA Nat. CH, Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing, KPA-CTP, Empowered Breeder, Badass Breeder, AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., Puppy Culture Breeder.
Meghan has been a member of Good Dog for over 6 years
Meghan was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Meghan is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Gochee Labs 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
Meghan C.
Litter update on 31 Jan •…Mint & Coral are looking for their forever families! 💗Coral is a very affectionate, moderate energy girl that is looking for a pet, hunting, or therapy dog home! 🩵Mint is the highest energy puppy of the litter! She is a smaller framed female that I would like to see in a working home - SAR, detection, hunt tests, sports, etc. I would also consider an active family home for her. These girls are ready February 9th! We have puppies from this litter flying to Phoenix & Sacramento and we are making road trips to Dallas & Chicago, so we can easily bring with another puppy, or arrange a flight to another city. Sire: UKC CH Brew MH WCX TKN OFA Hips: Good Pennhip: R- 0.24, L- 0.23 OFA Elbows: Normal CERF: Normal OFA Cardiac Echo: Normal Full Embark DNA Panel Clear 75 lbs Dam: Ridge MH CGC TKN OFA Hips: Excellent OFA Elbows: Normal CERF: Normal OFA Cardiac Echo: Normal Full Embark DNA Panel Clear 55 lbs Our puppies are raised in our home following Puppy Culture! Both girls have a great start on potty & crate training.
Brew and Ridge MH CGC TKN's litter
Meghan C.
Litter update on 24 Jan •
Brew and Ridge MH CGC TKN's litter
Meghan C.
Litter update on 20 Jan •
Brew and Ridge MH CGC TKN's litter
Meghan C.
Litter update on 06 Jan •…Individual pictures of UKC CH Brew MH WCX TKN x Ridge MH CGC TKN’s puppies! Black males & females available - ready in February! #blacklabsquad #blacklabpuppies #futureworkingdog #workinglab #labrador
Brew and Ridge MH CGC TKN's litter
Meghan C.
Litter update on 03 Jan •
Brew and Ridge MH CGC TKN's litter
Meghan C.
Litter update on 03 Jan •
Brew and Ridge MH CGC TKN's litter
Meghan C.
Litter update on 30 Dec 2025 •Peekaboo!
Brew and Ridge MH CGC TKN's litter
Meghan C.
Litter update on 30 Dec 2025 •Puppy snuggles!
Brew and Ridge MH CGC TKN's litter
Meghan C.
Litter update on 25 Dec 2025 •…Sleepy little puppies 🥹 🎄Black males & females available - Ready February 9th!
Brew and Ridge MH CGC TKN's litter
Meghan C.
Litter update on 25 Dec 2025 •Ridge x Brew week one! Males & females available.
Brew and Ridge MH CGC TKN's litter
Parent dogs
Forest, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Forest
Forest is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Meghan decided to make her part of their program. Meghan 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.
Excellent health testing
D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), +6 more.
Nova, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Nova
Nova is from lines proven in every direction, service, therapy, hunting, hunt tests, search & rescue, air force, TSA, sports, and more! She is a very sweet, moderate-energy girl that loves water..much like her grandfather, the dock diving legend JJF! If there is a pond around, she will be the first one swimming and the last one to stop..she also loves playing the sprinkler and any other form of water around! She has a huge dock diving jump and we are excited to title her in that venue next year! Her solid off switch also allows her to be a beloved family pet - Nova loves small children as much as she loves water!
Excellent health testing
Full Embark Panel, D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, +7 more.
Ridge MH CGC TKN, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Ridge MH CGC TKN
Ridge MH CGC TKN is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Meghan decided to make her part of their program. Meghan 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.
Excellent health testing
D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), +6 more.
Shimmer, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Shimmer
Shimmer is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Meghan decided to make her part of their program. Meghan 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.
Uploaded health tests
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +2 more.
HR Drake CGCA/U TKI DS SD-l, dad
Labrador Retriever
About HR Drake CGCA/U TKI DS SD-l
Meet Drake! Our handsome dark fox red Labrador stud! Drake can do it all! Whether it’s in the water or on land, he’s quick, precise, and reliable, as shown by his HR hunting title. But when he's not out hunting, he’s just as impressive in everyday situations, as shown by earning his CGCA and CGCU titles! With a strong work ethic and high drive, Drake is always ready to give 100%, but he also has a solid off-switch. His easygoing, affectionate personality makes him a joy to have around, whether you’re working or relaxing at home. At just 55-60lbs, Drake’s smaller stature makes him the perfect size for adventures—he’s easy to take along, and even easier to lift into a boat when hunting. He’s the ideal mix of drive and temperament, ready to work, play, and snuggle when the day is done.
Excellent health testing
Full Embark Panel, D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, +8 more.
Jazz, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Jazz
Jazz is the daughter of our very own Jayda & Jaeger. She was born from a litter of 11 puppies with 7 females in the litter - in over a decade of breeding labs, this is the only time I have ever seen that many female puppies in a litter! After extensive temperament testing the first 7 weeks of life, it was apparent that little Jazz was meant to be our keeper! She is the perfect combination of our Jayda and Jaeger, with ample drive for hunting, swimming, scent work and other sports, yet an off switch that allows her to be a wonderful family companion. Fun fact, while we own both her sire and dam, we are good friends with the owner of both of her maternal grandparents, so we have gotten to watch three (soon to be four) generations grow up! Jazz's has several siblings that are service, therapy and sporting dogs.
Uploaded health tests
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +2 more.
HR Candy WCX Therapy Dog, mom
Labrador Retriever
About HR Candy WCX Therapy Dog
HR Candy WCX Therapy Dog is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Meghan decided to make her part of their program. Meghan 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.
Uploaded health tests
Full Embark Panel, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +3 more.
Jaeger, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Jaeger
Jaeger is a male Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Meghan decided to make him part of their program. Meghan 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.
Uploaded health tests
OFA Auscultation and Echocardiogram, Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +2 more.
Raider, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Raider
Raider is a male Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Meghan decided to make him part of their program. Meghan 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.
Uploaded health tests
OFA Auscultation and Echocardiogram, Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +2 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Gochee Labs 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.
Cardiac Evaluation , 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.
Full Embark Panel, Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), 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 Meghan to bring home their puppies.
- MJ
Min Hwa J.
Verified owner · June 2025
I needed a puppy to train to become a service dog and Meghan was so helpful and the puppy I got has been amazing in every way. I love her so much already and I cannot wait to spend more time with her!
- SH
Sam H.
Verified owner · Aug. 2024
Meghan was responsive and I can tell she is a very passionate and knowledgeable breeder. Our puppy who we named Rocky is super cute and affectionate and is best friends with our other lab, Dolly.
