Johnston Labs
Meet the breeder
I'm Bruce J., the breeder behind Johnston Labs located in Forest Grove, OR. We’re hobby breeders looking for individuals and families that will continue to love and spoil our puppies as much as we do! We breed with passion and integrity so we’re able to responsibly contribute to growing this amazing breed. It’s important to us to share the gift of living with one of our puppies with other families. Our dogs are from hunt test lines with many Master National Qualifying dogs. We don't do hunt tests but chose to do Dock Diving. All of our dog are tilted with AKC through North American Diving Dogs.They have both been invited to Nationals multiple times. Both of them are very high drive when it's time to go to work and will always give you 110%. When they are home they like to be on your lap and where ever you are. They are sweet all the time. Very smart both of them. I have seen them problem solve things that blew me away! We have kept a puppy from 2 of the 3 litters. The only reason I didn't keep one from the first one is because someone really wanted the girl I picked and my wife said sure. She didn't ask me! That pup got a great home and is doing great!. For us breeding if fun it's not an income and our job is to better the breed and I feel like we have done that with all 3 of our litters. Many of them became Dock Dogs and are ranked Nationally. We love our dogs the are always in our house day and night with us. A dog life should be EPIC! It our jod to make sure it is!
Q. & A. with Bruce
Why did you start breeding?
I had people that wanted a pup from our dogs.What makes your program special?
My dogs make it special!Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Bruce
Bruce 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and $1,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes first set of shots and all forms to register with AKC and a goodie bag. I will pre register the litter. Deposit goes toward purchasing the pup. I ask for that deposit when I tell you you are going to get a pup. This happens at 4 weeks. If I don't get a deposit I move on to the nest person.”
Contract & health guarantee
Bruce 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 Bruce 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 Bruce 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 Bruce.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Forest Grove, OR
5226 miles away
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More about Bruce
Bruce has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Bruce was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Bruce is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Johnston 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
Si/Silas, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Si/Silas
Silas is a high drive dog with a very good off switch. He give 150% when it's time to play and is a lap dog when I get home. There has vever been ant type of aggressive behavior from him. In fact when other dogs start being like that he will leave. He has so many achievements I can't list them all. I will list a few. He is about to receive a Dock Master Excellent 9 from North American Diving Dogs. Only 3 other dogs have received that title. He was also tenth ranked in Hydrodash in 2020 and 3rd in breedvrankings. He is that one dog you get in life.
Josie, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Josie
Josie is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Bruce decided to make her part of their program. Bruce 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
Johnston 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 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.
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).
