Hill’s Labrador Retrievers
Meet the breeder
I'm Karyn S., the breeder behind Hill’s Labrador Retrievers located in Albany, IL. Our goal is to ensure every dog from our program is set up to live a happy and healthy life and is prepared for its future role. It is important to us not only that we preserve our own phenomenal bloodlines, but that we are improving this breed with each litter and ensuring the well-being of these dogs for generations more to come!
Q. & A. with Karyn
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.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Orange Collar, Black Female
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Karyn
Karyn 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
“500.00 Deposit. Goes towards full balance of puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Karyn 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 Karyn 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 Karyn 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
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- 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
Extras
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Karyn.
Breeder's location
Meet in Albany, IL
696 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Chicago Midway Airport
573 miles away
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Meet in Chicago, IL
568 miles away
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More about Karyn
Karyn has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Karyn was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Karyn is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Hill’s Labrador 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
Luna, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Luna
Luna is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karyn decided to make her part of their program. Karyn 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.
Sailor, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Sailor
Sailor is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karyn decided to make her part of their program. Karyn 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.
Laynie, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Laynie
Laynie is a female Labrador Retriever over 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karyn decided to make her part of their program. Karyn 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.
GCH. CH. Rooster, dad
Labrador Retriever
About GCH. CH. Rooster
Rooster is half way to Bronze GCH with limited showing.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Hill’s Labrador 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 (Preliminary), 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.
Cardiac Evaluation (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.
Full Embark 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).
