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MARS Retrievers
Meet the breeder
I'm Megan R., the breeder behind MARS Retrievers located in Texarkana, TX. Our dogs are our beloved companions. Our puppies become integral members of our family. They’re a daily part of everything we do until they’re ready to join their forever families.
Q. & A. with Megan
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Labrador Retriever puppies include black and chocolate. Dilute Retriever puppies include silver, charcoal, black, and chocolate. 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.
Iron Man
Went homeMale
Thor
Went homeMale
Scarlet Witch
Went homeFemale
Captain America
Went homeMale
Captain Marvel
Went homeFemale
Gamora
Went homeFemale
Black Widow
Went homeFemale
Groot
Went homeMale
Hulk
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Megan
Megan 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and between $700 - $900 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price includes each pups - AKC paperwork, vaccinations, Puppy socialization, deworming, microchipped & a Swag bag. The swag bag has items we wish we had gotten with all of our dogs.”
Contract & health guarantee
Megan 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 Megan 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 Megan 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
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Megan.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Texarkana, TX
4992 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (Adams Field) (was Little Rock National)
4855 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Megan can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Megan
Megan has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Megan was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Megan is a trusted Good Dog breeder
MARS 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
Moose, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Moose
Moose is a male Labrador Retriever almost 7 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Megan decided to make him part of their program. Megan 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.
Willow, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Willow
Willow is a female Labrador Retriever over 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Megan decided to make her part of their program. Megan 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
MARS 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.
Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), DNA Disease Panel, 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).
