Hard Retrievers
James H.
Breeder of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, and Boykin Spaniels
Meet the breeder
I'm James H., the breeder behind Hard Retrievers located in Madison County, TX. My program is built upon a foundation of love, admiration, and respect for all things dog! I offer top-quality puppies from carefully planned litters. I focus on temperament, soundness, and beauty. I have a background in dog training and enjoy training dogs with a range in everything from basic obedience to competitions. I look forward to connecting with you!
Q. & A. with James
Why did you start breeding?
A love for dogs and my background in dog training inspired the start of Hard Retrievers. My breeding program strives to maintain the unique characteristics of these breeds while placing an emphasis on producing puppies of superior health, temperament, genetics, and beauty. It is such an honor to preserve the line of these incredible dogs all the while creating companionship for others!What makes your program special?
I strive for quality and excellence with everything that I do. Holding myself to high standards is paramount to the well-being of my dogs and to the integrity of my program. As a dog trainer, I am passionate about preparing my puppies to excel in their lives with their new families, and I spend quality time with each and every one to ensure a reliable temperament and cherished companionship. I would be honored to introduce you to your next beloved pup!Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from James
James 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 James to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
James 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 James 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 James 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 James.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Madison County, TX
5190 miles away
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More about James
Certifications & recognitions
Professional Dog Trainer.
James has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
James was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
James is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Hard 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Hard 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.
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), D Locus (Dilute) DNA test
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).
