Hill Side Farms
Meet the breeder
I'm Kathy C., the breeder behind Hill Side Farms located in Rock Island, TN. I have been involved with labs for more than 25 yrs. We are a small show hobby kennel. We only have a litter or 2 a year. We work to produce healthy quality English labs that meet breed standards. Our goal is to produce a life long companion for family’s.
Q. & A. with Kathy
Why did you start breeding?
I got into breeding after seeing so many labs being bred brought into clinic not health tested, not socialized and I felt a need to breed the health tested socialized lab.What makes your program special?
My breeding program is special first all dogs are completely health tested before breeding. I also base their personalities and what they will pass on to make great family members. Also all are born and raised inside of our house, exposed to different noises, other dogs and cats and children.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Kathy
Kathy 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.
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
“All pups will be vet checked and have their first set of vaccinations and dewormed. They also will be microchipped with AKC Reunite and registration papers without breeding rights . Will always be here for any future questions etc.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kathy 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 Kathy 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 Kathy 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 Kathy.
Breeder's location
Meet in Rock Island, TN
4546 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Nashville
4574 miles away
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More about Kathy
Certifications & recognitions
Licensed Veterinary Technician.
Kathy has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Kathy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Kathy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Hill Side Farms 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
Great level
Hill Side Farms 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 Examination (rDVM, not 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 (rDVM, not 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.
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).
