Gochee Labs

Meghan C.

Breeder of Labrador Retrievers

  • Sherrard, IL
  • Responds within a day

Upcoming litters

Brew
Ridge MH

Expected Labrador Retriever litter

Due Dec. 2025

Ready Feb. 12, 2026
HR Drake CGCA/U TKN
Nova

Expected Labrador Retriever litter

Due Jan. 2026

Ready Mar. 15, 2026

Meet the breeder

I'm Meghan C., the breeder behind Gochee Labs located in Sherrard, IL. Please go to our site to apply for a puppy! We have always held the position if you do something, do it right, or don't do it at all. For breeding, this means the short and long-term health of our puppies is top priority. This refrains us from breeding designer labs, such as mini or dilutes. We also do 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?

    When we were well into our homeschooling journey with our 3 daughters, they started discussing “what I want to be when I grow up.” Our oldest expressed an interest in breeding Labs. It is the family’s favorite breed, after all. After extensive research, we decided it would be a great opportunity to teach them small business management, work ethics, morals, economics, public relations, advertising and much more. Now, 12 years later, I (Meghan), the oldest daughter, have fully taken over breeding and raising labs with my husband. I am a graduate of the Karen Pryor Dog Training Academy (KPA-CTP) and love raising & training our Labs!

  • What makes your program special?

    We are one of few breeders that fully health tests (especially cardiac) and raises 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 can be found sleeping right next to mom and the puppies so we are readily available. I am lucky enough to have a work from home job, so the puppies receive constant attention throughout the day, along with their daily Puppy Culture training. Our adult dogs each receive daily individual training and can be found snoozing around the house the rest of the day!

  • 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 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.

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 non-refundable deposit and between $2,500 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“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.

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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
      • 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

4460 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

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’s links

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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported 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.

Photos

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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.

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.

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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