Hanova Labradors
Meet the breeder
I'm Wendy K., the breeder behind Hanova Labradors located in Bastrop, TX. Our first priority is to breed sound dogs both mentally and physically and second to better the Labrador breed type. Over the years our dogs have become champions and received obedience and hunting titles. Several of the dogs have become successfully certified therapy dogs.
Q. & A. with Wendy
Why did you start breeding?
My parents started in the breed of Labradors in 1995. Shortly after that time, I joined them. We have enjoyed competing in conformation, obedience, and hunt tests with our dogs. We breed first for ourselves, in hopes of success with a puppy. Our number one goal in breeding is sound dogs mentally and physically, then breed type.What makes your program special?
We have very few litters per year, which allows us the time to focus on their health and development. We raise our puppies in our home with constant interaction, exceptionally clean environment, and healthy socializing with the other dogs when the time is right. We only do breedings of dogs that have had all the health clearances, as we want our puppies to enjoy a long healthy life.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.
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Wendy
Wendy 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
"The price includes health guarantee at the time of puppy delivery, microchipped, the first round of shots, de-worming, AKC papers, health and AKC paperwork on parents, a starter bag of puppy food, and healthy socializing. Deposit is taken after the litter is born and the first week of life. Puppies are microchipped. We only refund deposits if we do not have a puppy available that you wanted."
Contract & health guarantee
Wendy 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 Wendy 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 Wendy 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
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 Wendy.
Breeder's location
Meet in Bastrop, TX
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Austin–Bergstrom Airport
More about Wendy
Club memberships
Wendy is a member of Labrador Retriever Club Of The Potomac, Sierra Vista Labrador Retriever Club, and Heart Of Texas Labrador Retriever Club.
Wendy has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Wendy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Wendy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Hanova Labradors 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
Gallivant's Lilly at Hanova, mom
Unknown
About Gallivant's Lilly at Hanova
Gallivant's Lilly at Hanova is a female Unknown. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Wendy decided to make her part of their program. Wendy 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.
Annual's He's My Man, dad
Unknown
About Annual's He's My Man
Annual's He's My Man is a male Unknown. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Wendy decided to make him part of their program. Wendy 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
Great level
Hanova Labradors 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 Dysplasia (Preliminary)
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 Dysplasia (Preliminary)
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 (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.
Brucellosis
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), VetGen DNA Testing, PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 1 (PRA-crd1), Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), DNA Profile, Cystinuria Type 1A, Labrador Retriever Type, Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM)
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).
