Hero Dogs, Inc.
Meet the breeder
I'm James B., the breeder behind Hero Dogs, Inc. located in Brookeville, MD. We are breeding top-quality service dogs. If you are interested in raising a puppy to assist a veteran or first-responder with a disability, please visit https://www.hero-dogs.org/hero-dogs-programs/dogs-in-training/puppy-program/raise-service-dog/ to learn more and apply.
Q. & A. with James
Why did you start breeding?
We wanted to breed and train the highest-quality service dogs. We are committed to our mission and driven by the reward of providing life-changing support and independence to our nation's heroes - veterans and first-responders with disabilities.What makes your program special?
We breed specifically for the health and temperament characteristics required to produce the highest-quality service dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black and yellow. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
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
Puppy prices include between $1,500 - $5,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“If you would like to sponsor a service dog puppy in training, please visit https://www.hero-dogs.org/ways-to-give/sponsorships/ to learn more. ”
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 Brookeville, MD
4045 miles away
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More about James
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, CCPDT-KA (Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers).
James has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
James was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
James is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Hero Dogs, Inc. 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
Hero Dogs, Inc. 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.
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, Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
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.
Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK), PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Animal Genetics Panel, Copper Toxicosis, Labrador Retriever Type, Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), 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).
