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Hero Labradors
Meet the breeder
I'm Charles Z., the breeder behind Hero Labradors located in Decatur, TX. It takes a special dog to be a service dog. Finding good service dog candidates is hard, and expensive, work. Our goal is to alleviate this problem for service dog training programs. We breed our dogs specifically for temperament, aptitude, responsiveness, demeanor, intelligence, and size.
Q. & A. with Charles
Why did you start breeding?
Love the breed, love the idea of breeding for a non-monetary purpose.What makes your program special?
We have over a 90% success/graduation rate with our pups in service dog programs. We don't sell dogs. If a puppy doesn't make the grade, they are donated to blue or gold star families as very well trained pets. We also don't take a salary.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 a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Charles
Charles 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 $0 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Hero Labradors doesn't sell dogs. We breed specifically for aptitude, intelligence, demeanor and size, and then donate our puppies to service dog training programs for veterans and first responders.”
Contract & health guarantee
Charles 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 Charles 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 Charles 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 Charles.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Decatur, TX
5134 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Dallas Love Field
5128 miles away
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More about Charles
Charles has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Charles was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Charles is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Hero 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
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Hero 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.
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.
Full Embark 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).
