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Hidden River Retrievers
- West Salem, WI
Meet the breeder
I'm Barb L., the breeder behind Hidden River Retrievers located in West Salem, WI. Our dogs are bred for health and temperament with a focus on conformation, athleticism, and intelligence. We are dedicated to providing our families with wonderful healthy companions!
Q. & A. with Barb
Why did you start breeding?
I grew up with Labs. My family had a litter of Chocolates when I was about 10. Since that time, I have always wanted to have litters. My 1st girl, Maggie was a birthday present from my husband, and she started us down this wonderful adventure!What makes your program special?
We are a very small breeder, only having litters once every year to two years. Our girls are our family, and we are dedicated to enriching their lives as well as producing healthy pups with great temperaments for our families.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.
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Barb
Barb 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 $1,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price is for limited AKC registration. Puppy choice is given in the order deposits are received. Deposits are nonrefundable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Barb 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 Barb 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 Barb 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 Barb.
Breeder’s location
Meet in West Salem, WI
Other pick-up locations
Meet at La Crosse Airport
More about Barb
Barb has been a member of Good Dog for almost 6 years
Barb was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Barb is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Hidden River Retrievers 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
Sydney, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Sydney
Sydney is a female Labrador Retriever almost 8 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Barb decided to make her part of their program. Barb 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
DNA Profile.
Hidden Rivers Crimson Sophie, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Hidden Rivers Crimson Sophie
Hidden Rivers Crimson Sophie is a female Labrador Retriever almost 13 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Barb decided to make her part of their program. Barb 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Hidden River Retrievers 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.
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.
Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), Cone Degeneration, Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Animal Genetics Panel, Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK), D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 4 (PRA-crd4), DNA Profile
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 Barb to bring home their puppies.
Sonya B.
Verified owner · Oct. 2022
Hidden River Retrievers is amazing. Their responsiveness and interaction with you is top notch. You get updates on your furbaby and get to watch them grow. I highly recommend Barb Langston for your next family member!
