Mariani Labrador Retrievers
- Liberty Hill, TX
Meet the breeder
I'm Debra M., the breeder behind Mariani Labrador Retrievers located in Liberty Hill, TX. We breed for standard chocolate, black & yellow, all dogs & puppies are/will be dilute free (DD). Our dogs live & are raised in our home. We hunt & fish, our labs dove hunt & love water, have amazing temperaments, calm and are predictable with their on / off switches and drive. We have 3 females that currently alert on blood sugars which helps my husband and I both tremendously as we are both diabetic.
Q. & A. with Debra
Why did you start breeding?
My father & my Godfather were avid hunters, & my dad was also a game warden when I was a kid, so we had hunting dogs, Springer Spaniels, Brittany Spaniels, and my Godfather had German Shorthair. My Godfather competed in field trials , shows etc and used us kids to help train the dogs and work them. From that point of my life, on, he and my dad instilled the love of breeding & training dogs.What makes your program special?
We do everything in our power to deliver mentally, genetically & physically healthy puppies to their new home, by DNA & OFA health testing of the dam & sire, & pairings that are equal or better than the other, striving to improve the breed by improving each pairing & litter. Puppies undergo ENS days 1 – 10 & ESI days 3 - go home, & Puppy Culture, & will be started on water & birds before going to their new homes.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 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Male 1
Went homeMale
Male 2
Went homeMale
Male 3
Went homeMale
Female 1
Went homeFemale
Female 2
Went homeFemale
Female 3
Went homeFemale
Female 4
Went homeFemale
Female 6
Went homeFemale
Female 5
Went homeFemale
Male 4
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
TEETER- available to competition hunting home on co-own contract for local or semi-local buyer only
Went homeFemale
Sold ROWDY
Went homeMale
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Beth (Lady Katherine)
Went homeFemale
RIP
Went homeMale
Sold DUTTON
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Debra
Debra has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
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
“Includes AKC & UKC Registration, vaccinations, deworming, microchipping, ENS, EIC & Puppy Culture, socialization, introduction to water & dove, introductory Trupanion Pet Insurance & puppy pack. Puppies are sold with AKC Limited Registration and UKC Registration. Full AKC Registration is only available on a co-own basis, where I stay on the registration until the puppy has completed all OFA and DNA health testing at 2 years of age, and received a HIP rating of GOOD/EXCELLENT, and passed patellar, elbow, cardiac, and eye CAERF exams. Also my contract for full AKC registration (breeding rights) requires said puppy will NEVER be bred to a dog that contains/carries (Dd) or is dilute (dd) DNA. If the pup passes OFA testing as required above, I will submit the forms to AKC to revise the registration to ownership to puppy buyer, and remove my name from the registration. This ensures responsible breeding. All deposits are non refundable, unless the puppy's health is negatively impacted while in my care. If something negative happens while in my care to the puppy, the deposit is refundable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Debra 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 Debra 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 Debra 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Basic obedience & manners
- Toys
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Debra.
Breeder's location
Meet in Liberty Hill, TX
1292 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Killeen–Fort Hood Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield
1272 miles away
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More about Debra
Debra has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Debra was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Debra is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Mariani Labrador Retrievers 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
Nelli, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Nelli
Nelli is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Debra decided to make her part of their program. Debra 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.
Excellent health testing
D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), +5 more.
Leady, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Leady
Leady is AKC and UKC registered. Leady is very social and loves to be around people of all ages. She loves the outdoors and to go on trails, car rides, and bird hunting and absolutely loves the water. Leaady also alerts to high and low bloodsugars, so this litter has service work on both sides. Leady is OFA (hips, elbows, patellas, dentition and cardiac) and DNA health tested, and has her OFA CHIC card. She carries 1 copy Stargardt and carries chocolate, she is DILUTE CLEAR! Link to her OFA clearances: https://ofa.org/advanced-search/?appnum=2558493
Great health testing
D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), +4 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Mariani Labrador Retrievers 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 , 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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Dentition
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.
Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome (CMS), Spanish Water Dog Type, Copper Toxicosis, Labrador Retriever Type, Copper Toxicosis, Labrador Retriever ATP7A, Retinal Dysplasia/Oculoskeletal Dysplasia 2, Retinal Dysplasia/Oculoskeletal Dysplasia 1 (RD OSD), Skeletal Dysplasia (SD2), Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD), Labrador Retriever Type, Narcolepsy, Labrador Retriever Type, Macular Corneal Dystrophy, MCD (CHST6), Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome (CMS), Labrador Retriever Type, Full Embark Panel, 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Debra to bring home their puppies.
david p.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
Well, Christmas morning Peggy great grandbaby and me and Raven all went to the San Saba river there’s a little roadside park south of Brady that has access to the river and Raven was fetching sticks from the river for several hours. All had a good time.
Dava D.
Verified owner · Nov. 2025
Debra was kind, informative, easy to work with, and quick to respond! You can tell that this isn’t a job or way to make money for her, it is a passion. We absolutely love our male black lab. He’s highly intelligent, sweet, and has made the perfect addition to our family!
Christy P.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
Debra was so unbelievably amazing to work with on my selection of a dog. She was very thorough and definitely delivered as promised. My dog is amazing and her demeanor is the best I’ve ever had in a Labrador Retriever. She’s been there for me for questions or concerns even after I got my dog …
Joy B.
Verified owner · Nov. 2025
Debra was very responsive to every inquire we had. We had many questions about the various tests run on the parents of the puppies and other tests run on the puppies, and Debra provided detailed information and results about everything. When we picked up our puppy she provided all the needed information (vet visits, information about AKC and UKC registration, feeding, puppy weight chart, and so much more to include toys, blankets from the puppy's mom, dog food, and so much more! Debra followed up weekly with check-in calls. We hope to keep in touch with her as our puppy grows up and matures!
