Maple Labradors
Meet the breeder
I'm Darcie M., the breeder behind Maple Labradors located in Hinesburg, VT. Welcome to Maple Labradors. We are a small and passionate breeder of wonderful bench bred labradors. Our Labradors are bred to be beautiful all around dogs that fit into an active families lifestyle. We only breed dogs when we are looking for a wonderful show or breeding prospect.
Q. & A. with Darcie
Why did you start breeding?
Breeding seemed like a natural progression with my interest and background. It allows for me to continually learn about animals and utilizes my background in biology. Health testing and researching the best health practices are very important to my breeding program. My goal is to breed wonderful dogs for me to show and title and also provide people with wonderful Labrador Retrievers.What makes your program special?
Each puppy is raised in a loving home with wonderful attention to their health and development.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
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Chestnut
Went homeFemale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Darcie
Darcie 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
“A Puppy packet with mom and dad’s health clearances, worming and vaccination records as well as useful information on puppy raising. A small bag of dog food to continue or help transition to your food. Toy with mom’s smell. Guarantee AKC limited registration. Microchip. Free trial of pet insurance. We highly recommend pet insurance for at least the first year… puppies have a way of getting into trouble! The deposit is to hold the puppy until they are ready to go to your new home.”
Contract & health guarantee
Darcie 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 Darcie 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 Darcie directly.
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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Toys
- Registration
- Initial potty training
- Basic obedience & manners
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Darcie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Hinesburg, VT
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Patrick Leahy Burlington Airport
More about Darcie
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder.
Darcie has been a member of Good Dog for almost 2 years
Darcie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Darcie’s links
Darcie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Maple 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
Darcie M.
Litter update on 10 Feb. 2025 •Puppies are four weeks old now! It feels like they’re growing by the minute now. They have started crate training and they all using the litter box.
Zac and Ellie's litter
Darcie M.
Litter update on 30 Jan. 2025 •First meal!
Zac and Ellie's litter
Parent dogs
Ellie, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Ellie
Ellie is our sweet and calm girl. She is a wonderful mother and loyal pet. Ellie loves to do obedience and scent work and is pretty much happy going everywhere with us.
Excellent health testing
D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), +5 more.
Ellie, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Ellie
OFA Hip: good OFA elbows: clear ECHO:clear OFA eyes: clear EIC PRA MCD CM DM HNPK clear
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Maple 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 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.
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.
DNA Disease Panel, 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).
