Gunmetal Labs
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 homeFemale
Juliet
Went homeFemale
Rose
Went homeFemale
Honey
Went homeFemale
Hershey
Went homeMale
Crush
Went homeMale
Romeo
Went homeMale
Cupid
Went homeMale
Snuggles
Went homeFemale
Ruby
Went homeFemale
Beau
Went homeMale
Bear
Went homeMale
Casanova
Went homeMale
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 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 $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.
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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 almost 3 years
Rachel was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
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).
