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Maya's World Labradors with Love

Joanna R.

Breeder of Labrador Retrievers

Wallace, NC

Meet the breeder

I'm Joanna R., the breeder behind Maya's World Labradors with Love located in Wallace, NC. Our dogs are bred with care, integrity, and intention. We raise each litter right here in our home, using a custom protocol that includes elements of the well-known Puppy Culture program to support healthy development from the very beginning. Raising happy, healthy, confident puppies isn’t just a hobby for us — it’s a lifelong passion grounded in science, hands-on experience, and a whole lot of love.

Q. & A. with Joanna

Why did you start breeding?
My journey into breeding started long before our first litter of puppies. With a background in Animal Science and years of hands-on experience breeding other species — including horses, swine, and chickens — I’ve always had a deep respect for animal genetics, health, and responsible reproduction.
What makes your program special?
For us, breeding and raising puppies is more than a job or hobby. It’s a lifelong passion rooted in education, hands-on experience, and the joy of watching animals grow and bond with the people who love them.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include 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.

Rosie
Went home
Female
Brownie
Went home
Female
Mr. Green
Went home
Male
Mr. Red
Went home
Male
Limonka
Went home
Female
Ms.White
Went home
Female
Malina
Went home
Female

Getting a puppy from Joanna

Joanna 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

"The price includes the veterinary evaluation, deworming, and the first round of vaccination."

Contract & health guarantee

Joanna 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 Joanna 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 Joanna 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
- Extras
  - Initial potty training
  - Puppy starter kit
  - Food & treats
  - Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Wallace, NC

4291 miles away

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Wilmington Airport

4310 miles away

Meet in Greenville, NC

4223 miles away

More about Joanna

Certifications & recognitions
Youth Quality Care of Animals Trainer certification, CKC Basic Canine Care and Handling trainer certification.
Joanna has been a member of Good Dog for 11 months
Joanna was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Joanna’s links
- Facebook

Joanna is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Maya's World Labradors with Love 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

Maya, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Maya
Maya is more than just a beautiful Labrador Retriever — she’s a true working dog with an incredible temperament. Her pedigree combines the best of both worlds, with one parent from strong working lines and the other from conformation (show) lines, giving her both intelligence and structure. Maya is not only a loving companion at home, but she also has an important job. She works alongside her owner as a demonstration dog in a high school Animal Science program, helping educate students about animal behavior, training, and care. Her calm, responsive nature makes her an excellent teaching assistant and a favorite among students. Smart, loyal, and steady — Maya brings both heart and purpose to everything she does.
Uploaded health tests
Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Maya's World Labradors with Love 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 (rDVM, not registered), 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 (rDVM, not registered)
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.
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).