Kilgore’s Labrador Retrievers
- West Liberty, OH
- Meetup available in Philadelphia, PA
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm Travis K., the breeder behind Kilgore’s Labrador Retrievers located in West Liberty, OH. Our dogs are bred for health and temperament. We focus on trainability, socialization skills, the health & temperament of each Labrador, and improving the breed. Our Labs are part of the family. Socialization begins immediately, with children, other dogs and cats in our home.
Q. & A. with Travis
Why did you start breeding?
At KLR, we strive to ensure that every litter is the result of conscientious planning, including consideration of parents' temperament & physical well-being, clearances for hereditary diseases, pedigree and parentage.What makes your program special?
We start socializing the pups early on, we crate train and begin potty training the puppies before their departure. We have acreage for the puppies and adult animals to roam, a pool to start introducing water, ducks in the pond to introduce wings, & time to give to each and every pup. We begin working with their basic training; vocally and with hand signals.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black, chocolate, 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.
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Girl 7
Went homeFemale
Girl 6
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Travis
Travis 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.
Travis 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 6 weeks old.
“Puppy picks are done at 6 weeks, following vaccinations. Appointments are scheduled back to back, in pick order, in 1 hour blocks. Families will get to bond with the puppies they have picked & ask questions in preparations for going home day. Families may also take photos/videos with their new pets. ”
Price
“The price includes AKC Registration (limited only), AKC Reunite microchip enrollment, a 2 year health guarantee, 30 days of Trupanion pet insurance courtesy of KLR, & lifetime breeder support. This $250 deposit holds your spot on our waiting list for a puppy, or a puppy already on the ground less than 8 weeks old. Deposits are non-refundable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Travis 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 Travis 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 Travis 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
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Travis.
Breeder's location
Meet in West Liberty, OH
344 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Cleveland Hopkins Airport
283 miles away
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Meet in Philadelphia, PA
138 miles away
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More about Travis
Travis has been a member of Good Dog for almost 7 years
Travis was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Travis is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Kilgore’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
Sammi, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Sammi
Sammi is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Travis decided to make her part of their program. Travis 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.
Maggie, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Maggie
Maggie is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Travis decided to make her part of their program. Travis 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.
LiLo, mom
Labrador Retriever
About LiLo
LiLo is a female Labrador Retriever almost 7 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Travis decided to make her part of their program. Travis 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
Kilgore’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 (Preliminary), 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.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Full Embark 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).
