Gunmetal Labs

Rachel P.

Breeder of Labrador Retrievers and Dilute Retrievers

Meet the breeder

I'm Rachel P., the breeder behind Gunmetal Labs located in Mesa, AZ. We’re devoted to ensuring there are healthy puppies for others to enjoy and we do so by responsibly growing this incredible breed. We are professional, responsible, and ethical dog breeders who love our dogs as part of our family.

Q. & A. with Rachel

What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Labrador Retriever puppies include black, chocolate, and yellow. Dilute Retriever puppies include silver, charcoal, yellow, black, chocolate, and champagne. 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.

Diamond
Went home
Female
Juliet
Went home
Female
Rose
Went home
Female
Honey
Went home
Female
Hershey
Went home
Male
Crush
Went home
Male
Romeo
Went home
Male
Cupid
Went home
Male
Snuggles
Went home
Female
Ruby
Went home
Female
Beau
Went home
Male
Bear
Went home
Male
Casanova
Went home
Male

Getting a puppy from Rachel

Rachel has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

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 $300 non-refundable deposit and $1,400 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The price of a puppy from the Valentine Litter is $1700. All of our puppies are the same cost regardless of color or size. We believe the value our puppies bring to your home is in the care we put into our program - not in the color of their coat!”

Contract & health guarantee

Rachel 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 Rachel 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 Rachel directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
  - 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
  - Vet records
  - Microchip
- Extras
  - Initial potty training
  - Registration
  - Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Rachel.

Breeder's location

Meet in Mesa, AZ

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (formerly Williams AFB)

Flexible meeting point

Rachel can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Rachel

Rachel has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
Rachel was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Rachel’s links

Rachel is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Gunmetal 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

Parent dogs

All breeds

Dilute Retriever

Labrador Retriever

Rocky, dad
Dilute Retriever
About Rocky
Rocky is a male Dilute Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Rachel decided to make him part of their program. Rachel 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.
Maya, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Maya
Maya is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Rachel decided to make her part of their program. Rachel 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

Dilute Retriever

Labrador Retriever

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Gunmetal 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 Dilute 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.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), DNA Disease 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).