Gun Dog Retrievers
Meet the breeder
I'm Bill S., the breeder behind Gun Dog Retrievers located in Murrieta, CA. We are proud to announce we have been approved in the Good Dog Breeder Program and the AKC Bred with H.E.A.R.T. Programs for many years now. These badges assure you of our commitment to improving our breeding in temperament and performance and that starts with health tested and proven bloodlines in all of our dogs. If you’re interested in a puppy from Gun Dog Retrievers, please apply below.
Q. & A. with Bill
Why did you start breeding?
Over fifteen years ago I bought my first Lab who became a master hunter and best friend along the way. We got him a girlfriend, she was a senior titled dog with the sweetest temperament. We started there knowing we wanted one of their offspring and so it began. We still have a daughter and granddaughter from that first breeding.What makes your program special?
They're all special, every puppy has grown up either as the perfect house dog to accomplished hunting competition dogs to service dogs with hearts of gold.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 6
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Bill
Bill 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 $2,000 - $2,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Pups are ready to go to their new homes at 8 weeks of age. Pups will have their dew claws removed at three days old and have their first shots at 6 weeks of age. All puppies are dewormed at 4, 6 and 8 weeks. Before accepting a deposit on any puppy, we must talk to you. We will not accept a deposit by e-mail contact alone. Deposits are non refundable Before accepting a deposit on any puppy, We must talk to you. We will not accept a deposit by e-mail contact alone or through a website. Your Deposit will only be refundable if we do not produce the sex and color of the puppy/breeding you requested at time of birth.”
Contract & health guarantee
Bill 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 Bill 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 Bill 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 Bill.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Murrieta, CA
5779 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Ontario Airport
5761 miles away
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More about Bill
Club memberships
Bill is a member of Inland Valley Retriever Club and Labrador Retriever Club Of Southern California.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Bill has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Bill was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Bill is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Gun Dog 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
Parent dogs
Libby, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Libby
Libby is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Bill decided to make her part of their program. Bill 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.
Penny, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Penny
Penny is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Bill decided to make her part of their program. Bill 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.
GIGI, mom
Labrador Retriever
About GIGI
GIGI is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Bill decided to make her part of their program. Bill 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
Gun Dog 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.
Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy (PRA-crd), Standard Wirehaired Dachshund Type, Animal Genetics Panel
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).
