Junction Labradors
Meet the breeder
I'm Valarie S., the breeder behind Junction Labradors located in Albany, MO. Our high-quality puppies are the result of extensive research and thorough care for our outstanding dogs and puppies. We are dedicated to raising the bar for thoughtful breeding with optimal health in mind. We do our best to produce puppies that have the best chance at living long, happy, and healthy lives as your best friend!
Q. & A. with Valarie
Why did you start breeding?
My family has been breeding labs since 2016. We honestly believe there are no better pets than a Labrador. They are loyal, loving and smart.What makes your program special?
Junction Labradors is a small breeding program. Our dogs are raised on the farm where they can run with other farm animals, swim in ponds and be exposed to nature and kids.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.
Toffee
Went homeMale
Belle
Went homeFemale
Nutmeg
Went homeMale
Joy
Went homeFemale
Sugar
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Valarie
Valarie 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 between $700 - $1,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price includes vaccinations, AKC registration, dewclaw removal, health guarantee. All of our pups are sold at pets for the price of $900. The $200 deposit comes off of the total amount due leaving $700 to be paid at pickup. If you want to breed our dogs you have to have all dogs health tested before I will release our breeding rights for an additional cost of $500.”
Contract & health guarantee
Valarie 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 Valarie 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 Valarie 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 Valarie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Albany, MO
4651 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Des Moines Airport
4562 miles away
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More about Valarie
Valarie has been a member of Good Dog for almost 2 years
Valarie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Valarie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Junction 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
Skye, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Skye
Skye is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Valarie decided to make her part of their program. Valarie 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.
Knox, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Knox
Knox is a male Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Valarie decided to make him part of their program. Valarie 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
Excellent level
Junction 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 (rDVM, not registered), 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 (rDVM, not registered), 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.
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).
