I'm Lara M., the breeder behind Labradors of Meadow Creek located in Gray Court, SC. Our Kennel, established in 2002, strives to provide our clients with the best Labradors they have ever had. Our focus is on health and mentality with correct conformation. The breed standard is serious to us, and we want our dogs to meet that standard. We devote our time, energy, and efforts to each litter to ensure our puppies are properly socialized from the moment they are born and prepared to excel in their forever homes.
Q. & A. with Lara
Why did you start breeding?
We have been breeding since 2002 and have loved the journey! We are passionate about preparing our puppies to thrive in their forever homes and enjoy mentoring their new families so that they can raise their new, furry companions with confidence and joy.
What makes your program special?
We wanted to put our passion for Labrador Retrievers to good use. Breeding healthy, happy puppies is our way to give back to the breed and the families who love them. We want nothing more than to see each of our Labs thrive for many long, happy years.
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 and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Lara
Lara 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 $100 refundable deposit and $1,400 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price includes AKC limited registration (with an option for full at a higher price), a health guarantee, food, blanket, parentage DNA genetic disease screenings, and a collar. A $100-$250 is required to be put on the waitlist. It is refundable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Lara 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 Lara 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 Lara directly.
Labradors of Meadow Creek 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Labradors of Meadow Creek 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.
Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Cystinuria Type 1A, Labrador Retriever Type, 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).