Kindig Kennels
Meet the breeder
I'm Russ K., the breeder behind Kindig Kennels located in Roseland, NE. Our dogs are bred to produce healthy, sound, and versatile pups. They make excellent hunting companions and family pets. We breed each litter of puppies with the goal of superior temperament, health, conformation, movement, and the natural ability and drive to hunt. We take great pride in our dogs, and they produce outstanding puppies.
Q. & A. with Russ
Why did you start breeding?
Had a beautiful yellow male named Remi that I wanted a pup out of. After doing my homework and getting health tests done, we found he had hip dysplasia. I also found out after doing homework just because he was a good hunter didn't mean he was a good stud prospect.What makes your program special?
Our breeding program is special because we truly feel we wouldn't breed 2 dogs if we wouldn't be happy to keep a pup from the breeding. All of our pups are born and raised in our house. They are well socialized by our 4 boys and little girl. We put a lot of time into finding the right pup or started dog to put into our program. Then just as much time on what sire to breed to.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.
Getting a puppy from Russ
Russ 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 $400 non-refundable deposit and between $1,100 - $2,100 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Please get a hold of us for pricing as not all litters are the same. We will take a deposit when the female is confirmed pregnant by ultrasound.”
Contract & health guarantee
Russ 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 Russ 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 Russ 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 Russ.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Roseland, NE
1122 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Eppley Airfield
983 miles away
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More about Russ
Russ has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Russ was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Russ is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Kindig Kennels 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
Luna, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Luna
Luna is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Russ decided to make her part of their program. Russ 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.
Tipsy, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Tipsy
Tipsy is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Russ decided to make her part of their program. Russ 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
Kindig Kennels 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).
