Hatch Labradors
Meet the breeder
I'm Ellen V., the breeder behind Hatch Labradors located in Pasadena, CA. Our dogs are cherished family pets. They live in our homes in California and Michigan, hiking the woods, swimming in the lake, and greeting every person or dog with an endlessly wagging tail. To ensure the character and the health of breed, we focus on (and show in) conformation, health and temperament, athleticism, and brains!
Q. & A. with Ellen
What makes your program special?
Bronze Grand Champion dam and National Award of Merit Champion sire. All health clearances, extensive socialization, early neurological stimulation, early scent introduction.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are 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.
Red Boy 3
Went homeMale
Brown Boy 2
Went homeMale
Orange Boy 4
Went homeMale
Green Boy 1
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Ellen
Ellen 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 $500 deposit and $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes vet health check, first vaccinations and deworming, microchip, AKC registration, and beginning socialization. Non refundable once puppies are 2 weeks old.”
Contract & health guarantee
Ellen 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 Ellen 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 Ellen 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
- Registration
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Ellen.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Pasadena, CA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Pellston /Emmet County Airport
More about Ellen
Club memberships
Ellen is a member of Labrador Retriever Club Of Southern California.
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified, Puppy Culture Breeder.
Ellen has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year
Ellen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Ellen’s links
Ellen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Hatch 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
Litter and program updates
Ellen V.
Litter update on 23 Mar. •…All of the puppies have gone to their wonderful new homes! If you are looking for a well-bred Labrador Retriever, contact me anyway, and I will help you find a good breeder. Don’t be afraid to buy from a breeder in another state! Good breeders travel for shows and can usually help you with transportation. Jaxie’s puppies are in California, Indiana, and Michigan- and will be at shows across the US.
GCH Charlie and GCHB Jaxie's litter
Ellen V.
Program update on 09 Dec. 2024 •Toddling around, pouncing, playing with toys and each other now at 3 weeks old.
Parent dogs
GCHB Jaxie, mom
Labrador Retriever
About GCHB Jaxie
AKC SHOW Best in Specialty winner, Grand Champion Bronze. Loved by all for her sweet, bubbly personality. Loves to hike and swim and be with kids and other dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Hatch 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 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.
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.
DNA Disease Panel, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), 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).
