Marshland Labradors
Meet the breeder
I'm Laura S., the breeder behind Marshland Labradors located in Suffolk, VA. Our dogs are primarily our pets! They live in the house and stay with us until they pass. We do not re-home our breeding dogs when they retire. We breed for health, intelligence and agility. We prepare our pups to leave the litter by introducing them to the crate for rest and feeding.
Q. & A. with Laura
Why did you start breeding?
A breeder friend gave us an intact female when our dog died. She had been breeding for quite a few years - and said when the dog came into heat, she would like to breed her. We had the choice to do the whelping or she would do it. We didn't want our dog to live someplace else - so our friend coached us through the process - and while stressful - found we enjoyed it!What makes your program special?
We do health testing to ensure we only breed healthy dogs. We only have 1 litter a year so we can afford to spend quality time with the puppies. We built a room inside the garage with climate control, added an outdoor pen accessible with a dog door, and pay for our vet to do a "farm call" for exams, shots, and microchips. We interview every potential buyer to make sure they're informed and prepared!What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are yellow. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Laura
Laura 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes AKC limited registration, health guarantee, and microchip. All puppies are the same price regardless of gender. Refunds are only offered if a puppy falls ill/dies and there isn't a suitable puppy available.”
Contract & health guarantee
Laura 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 Laura 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 Laura 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 Laura.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Suffolk, VA
4142 miles away
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More about Laura
Laura has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Laura was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Laura’s links
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Laura is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Marshland 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
Parent dogs
XENA, mom
Labrador Retriever
About XENA
XENA is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laura decided to make her part of their program. Laura 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
Marshland 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.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM)
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).
