Kalkbrenner's Labrador Retrievers
- Imperial, MO
Meet the breeder
I'm Brian K., the breeder behind Kalkbrenner's Labrador Retrievers located in Imperial, MO. Our dogs are health tested, DNA cleared, family and working dogs in the field and HRC hunt tests.
Q. & A. with Brian
Why did you start breeding?
I got into breeding after learning what an amazing dog I have. I wanted the chance to have one of her puppies for our familyWhat makes your program special?
This litter is loaded with a proven pedigree. These pups will be intelligent, athletic, and trainable. They will do anything that is asked from hunt test, field trials, or just gun dogs. These pups will have a fantastic on/off switch and will be hard charging, driven dogs!What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Brian
Brian 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.
Brian partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 8 weeks old.
“The puppy pickup date and scheduled time will be determined approximately two (2) weeks before 11/26/2026 at eight weeks of age. Pickup times will be scheduled according to the pick number reserved by each Buyer at the time the deposit was placed. Each Buyer will be allowed approximately 30-45 minutes to select their puppy and complete the pickup process. Buyers are expected to arrive at their scheduled time so that the selection order and pickup schedule can be maintained. If other arrangements are needed, both the buyer and seller must agree to them before pickup. Puppy pickup will take place in Imperial, Missouri, unless other arrangements have been agreed upon in advance between the Buyer and Seller”
Price
“Price includes all AKC and UKC registration, vet records, shots/deworming, and puppy started pack. Price includes all AKC and UKC registration, vet record, puppy starter pack, toy, and litter mate/mom blanket.”
Contract & health guarantee
Brian 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 Brian 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 Brian 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Puppy starter kit
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Brian.
Breeder's location
Meet in Imperial, MO
4602 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet in St. Louis, MO
4582 miles away
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More about Brian
Club memberships
Brian is a member of Hunting Retriever Club.
Certifications & recognitions
Associate Dog Trainer.
Brian has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Brian was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Brian is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Kalkbrenner'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
Remi, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Remi
Remi is a hard charging, eager, well mannered dog. She is at home in blind, on the line, or being at home. She is extremely steady,hard charging, big water entry and dedicated in the blind and is a joy to hunt with. When she is at home in the off season you can find her laying around and letting our kids or grandson love all over her!
Parent health testing
Great level
Kalkbrenner'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 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.
Vet Wellness Exam
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
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).
