Laurie & Joe's Labs
- Concord, NH
- Responds within an hour
Upcoming litters
Planned Labrador Retriever litter
Due Jan. 2026
Ready Mar. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Laurie Z., the breeder behind Laurie & Joe's Labs located in Concord, NH. We are a family owned and operated breeder who exclusively breeds Labrador Retrievers. All of our dogs reside in our large home with us and enjoy exercising in their fully fenced 2 acre play yard. We are of the belief that the dogs in our breeding program should enjoy a comparable life to the puppies they give us. All of the dogs in our breeding program are health tested to the highest standard( receiving a CHIC number from the OFA). We also only breed dogs with excellent temperaments. You can find our dogs in the show ring, competitive obedience ring, and competing in hunt tests. Their puppies have gone on to be working service dogs, ESAs, facility dogs, hunting companions, compete in sports such as dock diving, and are beloved family companions. The feedback that we receive from our puppy families consistently is that our puppies are very easy to live with in the home.
Q. & A. with Laurie
Why did you start breeding?
It has been my dream upon retirement from a very successful nursing career to develop a breeding program of Labradors so others can enjoy one of these wonderful dogs. This is a breed who can truly do it all!What makes your program special?
At Laurie and Joe's Labs, our goal is to provide our clients with concierge service. Our clients get the best of both worlds. We believe in having only one litter at any given time. This allows the puppies to receive individualized attention and early contact with humans which enables them to quickly adapt to their new homes. We begin their socialization at birth and continue their training at their developmental milestones so they are prepared to go out into the world when they leave us. To ease the transition between our home and yours, our puppies are introduced to crate conditioning and house training. Because we think early training is so important, we send each puppy home with a lifetime membership to Baxter&Bella online dog training which is included in the price of the puppy. Besides being raised on our unique puppy curriculum, we assess each puppy for their individual temperamental traits at 53 days of life. We video tape these evaluations and provide a written report. Our goal is to provide as much information on each puppy to our puppy families.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.
Bowen
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Laurie
Laurie 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 $1,400 non-refundable deposit and $1,275 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“A $1400 reservation fee and a completed puppy contract secures your choice of gender and color coat from the desired litter after the puppies are born. I do not require a reservation fee to be put on the waitlist prior to the arrival of the litter. The reservation fee is deducted from the total price of the puppy. A $ 1400 reservation fee and a completed puppy contract secures your choice of gender and color coat from the desired litter after the puppies are born. I do not require a reservation fee to be put on the waitlist prior to the arrival of the litter. The reservation fee is deducted from the total price of the puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Laurie 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 Laurie 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 Laurie 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
Extras
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Laurie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Concord, NH
3647 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Manchester–Boston Airport
3654 miles away
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More about Laurie
Club memberships
Laurie is a member of Labrador Retriever Club, Inc., Heart Of Texas Labrador Retriever Club, The Labrador Retriever Club of Greater Boston , and Merrimack Valley Dog Club .
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Laurie has been a member of Good Dog for almost 7 years
Laurie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2018.
Laurie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Laurie & Joe's Labs 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
Dutch, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Dutch
Dutch is truly an all purpose Labrador. He is comfortable in the show ring, field, and in the house. He has earned a 4 point major in conformation in very limited showings ( he has only been shown twice). Dutch loves retrieving both on land and in the water and has earned his Junior Hunting Title ( pending AKC approval). He has sired 4 litters to date( 2 for us and 2 for dams outside of our program). One of his puppies is training to be a service dog, another is training for field work, and the rest are beloved family companions.
Excellent health testing
Full Embark Panel, OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, +10 more.Brandy, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Brandy
The first thing that everyone notices about Brandy is her very light coat which is the lightest shade of yellow in the Labrador breed standard ( it appears almost white). Brandy has shown in conformation and earned Puppy of Achievement points through the AKC. Brandy is a very smart dog who learns patterns easily and has earned her AKC Rally Novice Title. Brandy has had one previous litter: one puppy is a service dog in training, two puppies went to homes for children with special needs, and one puppy went to a home to train as a hunting companion prospect.
Excellent health testing
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Skeletal Dysplasia (SD2), +12 more.Cruizer, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Cruizer
Cruizer is a black lab who is laid back and has never met a person or dog who he hasn’t considered a friend. Cruizer achieved his AKC Champion status at about 19 months of age by catching the judge’s eye with his stunning movement and heartwarming expression.
Excellent health testing
Stargardt Disease, OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, +16 more.Coco, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Coco
Coco is a bred by( a puppy born from our program) who we held back to continue her pedigree. Coco showed exceptional retrieving ability and has been professionally trained, earning her AKC Junior Hunting Title and her Working Certificate through the Labrador Retriever Parent Club. After a short break, Coco is going to begin working on training for her Senior Hunting Title. She has a lovely off switch and lives well in our home as a house dog.
Excellent health testing
Skeletal Dysplasia (SD2), D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, +8 more.Cobalt, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Cobalt
Cobalt is a puppy from our first litter who we selected to carry on our lines. We chose Cobalt because of his calm demeanor and biddable nature. Cobalt wants nothing more than to please his human. He has earned his Rally Novice Title through the AKC. Cobalt has sired wonderful litters for ourselves and other breeders which include service dogs, ESAs, and facility dogs. His latest accomplishment was being chosen as an outside sire for a nationwide service dog program after impressing the staff who came to our home to evaluate him. Out of this litter of 10, 5 puppies passed the strict criteria to go on for service dog training, 1 puppy is staying on with the service dog agency as a breeding prospect, and 4 puppies went on to companion pet homes.
Great health testing
Hyperuricosuria (HUU), D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, +9 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Laurie & Joe's Labs 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.
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.
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.
Brucellosis
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 Repository, X-Linked Progressive Retinal Atrophy (XL-PRA), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), PRA, Rod-Cone Dysplasia 3 (rcd3), Animal Genetics Panel, D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), PRA, Rod-Cone Dysplasia 4 (rcd4)
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).
