Hicks Family Homestead
- Macomb, MO
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm Bridget H., the breeder behind Hicks Family Homestead located in Macomb, MO. Our dogs are bred for health, temperament, and intelligence. We strive to produce the best overall pets and family members. We have developed several protocols to ensure the health and well-being of all of our dogs. It’s our top priority to make sure each of our puppy families welcomes a happy and healthy new family member into their homes!
Q. & A. with Bridget
Why did you start breeding?
We were so impressed with the temperament of our first lab that we wanted to continue his line. Since then we have added a few females to our family.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black, chocolate, and 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.
Poseiden
Went homeMale
Persephone
Went homeFemale
Apollo
Went homeMale
Athena
Went homeFemale
Aphrodite
Went homeFemale
Hera
Went homeFemale
Artemis
Went homeFemale
Aries
Went homeMale
Hades
Went homeMale
Zeus
Went homeMale
Vanilla
Went homeFemale
Ginger
Went homeFemale
Pepper
Went homeFemale
Basil
Went homeMale
Cayenne
Went homeMale
Rosemary
Went homeFemale
Sage
Went homeMale
Cinnamon
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Bridget
Bridget 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and $800 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Puppies will be up to date on vaccinations and worming. They are vet checked at 8 weeks.”
Contract & health guarantee
Bridget 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 Bridget 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 Bridget 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
- Socialized with children
- 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
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Toys
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Bridget.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Macomb, MO
4744 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet in Rolla, MO
4674 miles away
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More about Bridget
Bridget has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Bridget was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Bridget is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Hicks Family Homestead 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 dogs
Stella, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Stella
Stella is a sweet-natured lab that loves to snuggle. She enjoys exploring the farm and going on hikes in the woods.
Uploaded health tests
DNA Profile, DNA Disease Panel.
Winnie, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Winnie
Winnie is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Bridget decided to make her part of their program. Bridget has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Uploaded health tests
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Pete, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Pete
Pete is a male Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Bridget decided to make him part of their program. Bridget has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Uploaded health tests
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Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Hicks Family Homestead 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.
D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), DNA Disease 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Bridget to bring home their puppies.
Christy H.
Verified owner · Oct. 2025
Bridget was wonderful to work with from day one—guiding us through the process, sharing weekly puppy updates and adorable pictures, and making delivery day completely seamless. One of the biggest advantages was having our puppy raised in a loving home environment, making the transition incredibly smooth - from potty training and conquering stairs to socializing with other pets. We couldn’t be happier with our experience and are so grateful to Bridget and her family for helping us welcome our sweet pup into our home. Thank you, Bridget and Family!
AWAnn W.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
Bridget has been the easiest and best breeder we have worked with. She is quick to communicate and delivers exactly what she claims - a warm and loving new family member. Our puppy easily adapted to his new home and is very sociable. It is easy to see he spent tons of time with his parents and humans. Bridget went above and beyond by keeping our puppy two weeks longer because we were on vacation. She didn’t ask for additional money and even drove to meet us to deliver our puppy. Bridget went over the top by providing toys, food, and useful items in a nice gift bag. We would definitely use Bridget again.
Jessica J.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
Bridget was amazing to work with! Was so responsive anytime I had a question and kept me updated weekly with pictures and weight of gators growth. He is the best boy and I'm so happy this experience was great and I'd definitely highly recommend the hicks family. You can tell they truly care about their animals.
Kylie W.
Verified owner · Oct. 2025
Bridget was so wonderful to work with. The weekly updates were so nice so we could see our girl grow until it was time for her to come home. We felt so good every step of the way that we would be bringing home a happy healthy new addition to the family. Our pup has the best temperament and is so well behaved even as a young girl! We would love to work with Bridget again eventually. I cannot recommend enough. The vet certification was so helpful and the welcome kit that our girl went home with was great since we had traveled from out of state. I cannot say enough great things we are one big happy family with our puppy from the Hicks family!
LGLinda G.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
+6Bridget was amazing to work with. She is very responsive and organized. We can see how loved and well taken care of the puppies were. Our little one has adjusted fast to her new home which I think is testament to the socialization Bridget strives for. We are so happy to welcome our new one. i highly recommend Bridget.
Erin C.
Verified owner · Nov. 2024
We couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Bridget was wonderful to work with, with weekly updates and was prompt with replies. Maverick has been a great addition to our family. You could tell he was raised in a loving home with kids and other animals.
