Lynn Valley Labradors

Melody M.

Breeder of Labrador Retrievers and Dilute Retrievers

  • Kenton, OH
  • Responds within a few hours

Available puppies and older dogs

River

Ready now

2 years old · Female

Meet the breeder

I'm Melody M., the breeder behind Lynn Valley Labradors located in Kenton, OH. We have developed several protocols to ensure the health and well-being of all of our dogs. It’s our top priority to make sure each of our puppy families welcomes a happy and healthy new family member into their homes!

Q. & A. with Melody

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Growing up as a child our family breed and raised golden retrievers. I always loved playing with the puppies. It was always a dream of mine to do the same with my family.

  • What makes your program special?

    What makes my program special is all of the health testing that I do on all my dogs to insure that they have healthy puppies. We give each dog & puppy the care and daily attention, in our home to help them become well adjusted for their forever homes.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Labrador Retriever puppies include black, chocolate, and yellow. Dilute Retriever puppies include silver, charcoal, and champagne. 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.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Melody

Melody 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 $325 non-refundable deposit and $1,065.37 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes health guarantee, contract spay/neuter clause, blanket with moms scent, microchip, puppy packet, medical records, updated vaccinations and de-wormed medications, lifetime support, photos/videos and updates as your puppy grows. All of our puppies are the same price regardless of color or size. Includes registration and microchip.”

Contract & health guarantee

Melody 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 Melody 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 Melody 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
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Melody.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Kenton, OH

Other pick-up locations

Meet at John Glenn Columbus Airport

Meet in Columbus, OH

More about Melody

  • Melody has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years

    Melody was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • Melody’s links

Melody is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Lynn Valley Labradors 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

All breeds

Labrador Retriever

Dilute Retriever

Parent health testing

Dilute Retriever

Labrador Retriever

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Lynn Valley Labradors 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 Dilute 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.

  • D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, DNA Disease 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Melody to bring home their puppies.

  • Jenn M.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

      • +4

    Melody was very responsive and we enjoyed working with her. Everything we needed to know about our new puppy was provided! Pick up was easy and seamless. You can see that Melody and her family put a lot of care of love into their dogs and the puppies. Milo aka Cricket has been with us over a week now and he has transitioned into our home very nicely. He has already began to learn a few commands, has a routine established and doing amazing at potty training! Our family is so love in with him! Highly recommend Melody and Lynn Valley Labradors! It was a pleasure working with her

    Shannon W.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2025

    Melody was absolutely wonderful to work with! From the time I sent her the first message until the day we picked up Westin, she was very responsive. She would send us pictures and videos several times a week to see how much our puppy had grown. This was such an awesome thing as we felt like we were there from almost day one!

    Rachel R.

    Verified owner · June 2024

    Our experience with Lynn Valley Labradors was extremely wonderful from deposit to pick up of our sweet Aurora. She was very kind and informative with any questions I had prior to pick up. She sent pics of her along the way so we got a great sense of her personality prior to ever meeting her. The breeders home was so lovely and so was her entire family. They really love the pups and take such good care of them. Aurora is very well adjusted, sweet, silly, and a very loving black lab. Thank you so much for making our family whole with our silly Aurora Sky!!

  • Amy M.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2025

    We had the very best of experiences with Melody. From the time we messaged her through good dog she quickly responded to our questions. We adopted a beautiful puppy from Melody and named him “Duke”. She sent us home with all the supplies and information we needed to transition him into our home. His demeanor is one of gentleness and it’s evident to us that he was raised from birth in a warm and welcoming environment. We would highly recommend Melody and Lynn Valley Labradors. Thank you Melody!

    Shantelle E.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2025

    We are incredibly grateful to Melody and Lynn Valley Labradors for helping us find our sweet, mellow, and intelligent charcoal Lab. Our journey with Hina began when we reserved her at just four weeks old, eagerly anticipating the day we could bring her home. From the moment we chose her name, Melody began calling her Hina, and by the time we picked her up at eight weeks, she was already responding to it. Melody and her family even drove an hour to meet us, a kindness we deeply appreciated. Throughout the entire process, the communication was exceptional. We received frequent updates, often with adorable pictures and videos, making the wait even more exciting. Any time we had questions, they responded promptly and thoughtfully. Lynn Valley Labradors genuinely cares for their puppies and the families they go to, making this an unforgettable experience for us. We couldn’t be happier and will always cherish this journey with Hina. Sincerely, Shantelle & Morea

    Maggie M.

    Verified owner · May 2024

    We couldn’t be happier with our sweet puppy! Melody & LVL were so wonderful and communicative through the entire process, and our baby girl is the most perfect addition to our family. We would definitely recommend LVL!

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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