Havenquest Kennel
Meet the breeder
I'm Ellen S., the breeder behind Havenquest Kennel located in Indiana. We focus on the proper development of all our puppies because we know that each one is unique and deserving of undivided love and attention. Each puppy is bred, raised, and loved indoors to ensure health, happiness, and harmony at the start of its life. At Havenquest Kennel, beauty is a given, but producing healthy, loving, and versatile Labs is our true goal.
Q. & A. with Ellen
Why did you start breeding?
we have farm experience over 40 years of country living and I had done this in 4 h and younger life as well and knew if we went into it slowly that it would prove to be satisfying as well as gratifying.What makes your program special?
We have been in the dog history of our life for over 12 years. We have several generations of adult dogs that we can see and know the genetics. We run some genetic testing on our adults to insure we will have no future problems with our adult sire and damsWhat 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.
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
"we request a small deposit that can be refunded if life circumstances changes for a client. however if the client purchases a pup and does not say so beforehand i will hold their deposit. I am honest enough to refund when it is appropriate."
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.
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 Ellen.
Breeder's location
Meet in Indiana
More about Ellen
Ellen has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Ellen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Ellen’s links
Ellen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Havenquest Kennel 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
Good level
Havenquest Kennel 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 (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 (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 Examination (rDVM, not 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.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC)
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).
