Irby Acres Labs

Carri I.

Breeder of Dilute Retrievers

Meet the breeder

I'm Carri I., the breeder behind Irby Acres Labs located in Evart, MI. Quality, health-tested, and socialized dogs are the principal components of our success as reputable breeders. We’re proud of the seamless transition our puppies are able to make as fun, lovable family members.

Q. & A. with Carri

What makes your program special?
Our silver and charcoal puppies will be ready for their furever homes the first weekend in February♥️. Both Sire and Dam have been tested through Embark - CNM, DM, EIC, HNPK, PRA - ALL CLEAR, OFA hip certified, and hold several AKC titles across multiple disciplines. Contact us or go to IrbyAcresLabs.com for more information and to make a reservation.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include silver and charcoal. 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.

Mr Blue
Went home
Male
Mr Grey
Went home
Male
Mr Black
Went home
Male
Mr Green
Went home
Male
Mr Blue
Went home
Male
Miss Pink
Went home
Female
Mr Green
Went home
Male

Getting a puppy from Carri

Carri 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and $1,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.

Contract & health guarantee

Carri 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 Carri 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 Carri 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
  - Scent introduction
  - Daily handling
  - Socialized with other dogs
  - Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Puppy health practices
  - Vet check
  - First round of shots and deworming
  - Vet records
  - Microchip
- Extras
  - Initial potty training
  - Puppy starter kit
  - Toys
  - Food & treats
  - Basic obedience & manners
  - Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
  - AKC registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Evart, MI

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport

Flexible meeting point

Carri can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Carri

Carri has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Carri was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Carri’s links

Carri is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Irby Acres Labs 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

Gunner, dad
Dilute Retriever
About Gunner
Gunner is a male Dilute Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Carri decided to make him part of their program. Carri 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.
Bear, dad
Dilute Retriever
About Bear
Bear is a male Dilute Retriever over 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Carri decided to make him part of their program. Carri 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.
Kimber, mom
Dilute Retriever
About Kimber
Kimber is a female Dilute Retriever over 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Carri decided to make her part of their program. Carri 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

Irby Acres Labs 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 Dilute 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.
Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), 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).