Happy Hartz Golden/Lab Cross

Kat & Charlie H.

Breeder of Working Dog Crosses

  • Long Lake, MN
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Kat & Charlie H., the breeder behind Happy Hartz Golden/Lab Cross located in Long Lake, MN. Our stud dog produces outstanding healthy puppies that can excel in their jobs. We are proud of their drive and abilities, and we are proud to offer his stud services to breeders looking to produce healthy service/assistant dogs that can succeed both in work and in the home.

Q. & A. with Kat & Charlie

  • Why did you start breeding?

    For the love of dogs. Gordie’s Labrador Pedigree traces back to H M The King 👑 https://huntinglabpedigree.com/pedigree.asp?id=184886
  • What makes your program special?

    Puppies are put through a series of personality tests before being matched with their forever homes. It is such a pleasure to place a healthy, well raised pup into a nurturing home with confidence that this dog will bring great joy for many years to come. That is the primary reason for doing what we do! These pups are well worth it and we work very hard.
  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our puppies are large size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • What are the different breed coat types in your program?

    Our puppies have smooth coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies are tan. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Getting a puppy from Kat & Charlie

Kat & Charlie 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

Connect with Kat & Charlie to learn more details about pricing.

“We believe starting later with vaccines is best, but to keep your pup under quarantine until she or he has had two sets of vaccinations. Pre-request low adjuvant vaccines. ”

Contract & health guarantee

Kat & Charlie 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 Kat & Charlie 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 Kat & Charlie 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
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Food & treats
      • Toys
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Initial potty training

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kat & Charlie.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Long Lake, MN

4387 miles away

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More about Kat & Charlie

  • Kat & Charlie has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year

    Kat & Charlie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.

  • Kat & Charlie’s links

Kat & Charlie is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Happy Hartz Golden/Lab Cross 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

Happy Hartz Golden/Lab Cross 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 Working Dog Crosses.

  • 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 (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.

  • Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Temperament Test, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type, 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.

  • Sensory Neuropathy, Border Collie Type (SN), Genetic Diversity Test, D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 4 (PRA-crd4), PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, DNA Profile, DNA Coat/Trait Panel, PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Chondrodysplasia/Dwarfism, Chondrodystrophy (CDDY and IVDD Risk) with or without Chondrodysplasia (CDPA), Ullrich Congenital Muscular Dystrophy, Stargardt Disease, Skeletal Dysplasia (SD2), Retinal Dysplasia/Oculoskeletal Dysplasia 1 (RD OSD), Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD), Labrador Retriever Type, Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD), Labrador Retriever Type, Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), Golden Retriever Type, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Narcolepsy, Labrador Retriever Type, Myotubular Myopathy, Labrador Retriever Type, Myotonia Congenita, Schnauzer Type, Myotonia Congenita, Australian Cattle Dog Type, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Golden Retriever Type, Macular Corneal Dystrophy, MCD (CHST6), Juvenile Laryngeal Paralysis & Polyneuropathy (JLPP), Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 2, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Elliptocytosis, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa, Dilated Cardiomyopathy 1 (DCM1), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Cystinuria Type 1A, Labrador Retriever Type, Copper Toxicosis, Labrador Retriever ATP7A, Copper Toxicosis, Labrador Retriever Type, Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome (CMS), Labrador Retriever Type, Cone Degeneration, Labrador Retriever Type, Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD), Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), 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).

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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.