Higher Ground Labradors

Lisa

Breeder of Labrador Retrievers

  • Eaton Rapids, MI ·
  • Responds within a few hours

Meet the breeder

I'm Lisa, the breeder behind Higher Ground Labradors located in Eaton Rapids, MI. I breed homegrown and loved Labrador Retrievers. I breed English Labradors that have great temperaments, are healthy as well as beautiful, and will make the best dog for whatever your needs are.... from our family to yours.

Q. & A. with Lisa

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I grew up on a farm and have had animals in my life from a very young age. The Labrador is one of the smartest, ready to please, gracious and most beautiful dogs on earth. The Labrador is the best all around dog for families and for being able to do anything you're interested in. After having Labs in my life, I knew they were the best choice for my breeding program.

  • What makes your program special?

    I am a responsible, ethical breeder and work hard to make great dogs out of the puppies we raise. Our puppies are well socialized and come vet checked, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations and de-wormings. They also come with a lifetime guarantee against certain diseases known to Labradors and a 28 month guarantee against hip and elbow dysplasia. I raise for health, temperament and beauty.

  • 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 and a kennel on my property.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Lisa

Lisa has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Lisa partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and $3,250 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Prices vary depending on the pedigrees and depending on the training that the puppy has had. A $500.00 non-refundable reservation fee is required to hold your puppy for you. This is applied to the purchase price of your puppy and is transferable to another litter.”

Contract & health guarantee

Lisa 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 Lisa 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 Lisa directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Lisa.

Breeder's location

Meet in Eaton Rapids, MI

4186 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport

4151 miles away

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Meet in Lansing, MI

4172 miles away

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More about Lisa

  • Lisa has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years

    Lisa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

Lisa is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Higher Ground 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 dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Higher Ground 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.

  • DNA Disease Panel, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), D Locus (Dilute) DNA test

    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 Lisa to bring home their puppies.

  • John H.

    Verified owner · June 2026

    Lisa & HGL were great - responsive, knowledgeable & thorough - committed to happy, healthy dogs!

    Robert L.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2026

    Molly (wasp) is doing great! she is a lover. We were truly impressed with her willingness to go to bed in her crate every evening without a struggle. she loves the free range she has over our 7 acres at home (we rarely have her on a leash) and is great about not wandering off. I am sure she will enjoy the spring and working with dad in the yard and garden.

    Bobbi R.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2025

    I had the most incredible experience working with Lisa, and I cannot recommend her enough. From the very beginning, she went above and beyond—sending me frequent photo and video updates of my puppy, keeping me involved in every step before he came home. She provided endless information and guidance on everything from food and sleep to training, which made me feel fully prepared. Lisa is truly the most ethical breeder I’ve ever contacted. She shared all genetic testing for both parents upfront and was completely transparent throughout the entire process. She even began crate training my puppy before I received him, which has helped tremendously. Even after bringing Bowen home, she has continued to be available for every question I’ve had. My puppy has the best temperament, is so smart, and is incredibly loving—all a reflection of the care and intention she puts into her breeding program. If you are considering getting a puppy, I would recommend Lisa any day. She gave me the best little boy, and I’m so grateful.

  • T D.

    Verified owner · June 2026

    I am thrilled to share the delightful experience I had with Higher Ground in finding the perfect puppy for my family. The communication was consistently clear and incredibly helpful throughout the entire journey. Even after the puppy arrived, Lisa was there to provide assistance with any additional questions, and we are all flourishing with our charming little companion. We couldn’t be more satisfied with our choice. Our puppy, now seven months old, is an ideal fit for our family. From the moment I picked him up at the airport and began our drive home, I knew he was going to be great friend. He was full of curiosity, exploring everything around him, including the small crate I had planned for him during the ride 😉 Now, he sometimes goes to the truck, sits by the door, and waits for me to pick him up and place him inside. He has quickly become an integral part of our family. He follows me everywhere, whines to go outside when I’m awake, and gently jumps on me at night when he needs to break out for potty time, literally licking and hugging me until I wake up🙂 He’s even developed a little morning routine with me, where we sit on the porch or take a short walk before I head to work. And then there’s his special bond with my wife. When she wakes up, it’s all systems go, as he dashes from one end of the house to the other until she gives him a pat. He loves exploring and sniffing everything outside and has been outstanding inside our home. Thank you Higher Grounds —Lisa and Family.

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    Emily O.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2025

    Lisa from Higher Ground Labradors was a pleasure to work with. She was quick to respond, knowledgeable, and professional. Lisa is breeding healthy, strong, and beautiful pups. It was reassuring to see how responsible Lisa is with breeding healthy and strong pups through the thorough DNA testing of all her dogs. Our sweet pup, Teak, is strong and beautiful. His temperament is wonderful, and Lisa did an amazing job crate training him. She exposed the litter to car rides and many animals, helping Teak be interested and not scared of new experiences. We could not be happier with our Labrador and will definitely use Higher Ground Labradors again when we expand our pack!

    Rebecca F.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2025

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    Lisa was simply wonderful to work with. She is very knowledgeable and puts a great amount of care into her breeding program at Higher Ground Labradors. I felt completely comfortable and confident when partnering with her that both her puppies and puppy-parents were happy and healthy dogs. She gave regular updates and was completely open with every step of the adoption process. I will be adopting from Higher Ground Labradors in the future!

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.