Maya's World Labradors with Love

Joanna R.

Breeder of Labrador Retrievers

Wallace, NC
Responds within a few hours

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 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.

Orange collar
Went home
Male
Yellow collar
Went home
Female
Pink collar
Went home
Female
Gray collar
Went home
Female
Purple collar
Went home
Male
Light blue collar
Went home
Male
Tedy-Black collar
Went home
Male
Green collar
Went home
Male
Green collar
Went home
Male
Blue collar
Went home
Male
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, 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.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Joanna partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“Our goal is to match each puppy with the family and lifestyle that fits them best. While buyers may have preferences regarding color and sex, we also carefully observe each puppy’s temperament, energy level, confidence, drive, and personality as they develop. Puppies are raised in our home and handled daily, which allows us to get to know them very well. We spend time evaluating how they respond to people, new experiences, sounds, handling, and their littermates. Families are matched with puppies based on many factors, including activity level, previous dog experience, family environment, goals for the dog (companion, hunting, performance, service prospect, etc.), and overall temperament compatibility. Buyers choose in the order deposits are received, but we reserve the right to guide placements if we believe a particular puppy may be a better fit for a specific home or purpose. Our priority is creating successful long-term matches for both the puppy and the family.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $350 non-refundable deposit and $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The price includes the veterinary evaluation, deworming, and the first round of vaccination. The deposit will hold the puppy until it is ready to go home at approximately 8 weeks of age, pending health and veterinary clearance. If the buyer decides not to purchase the puppy after placing the deposit, the deposit will not be refunded. If the remaining balance is not paid within ten (10) business days after notification that the puppy is ready for pickup, the seller reserves the right to offer the puppy to another buyer without further obligation to the original buyer. This deposit is refundable only if the puppy becomes seriously ill, passes away, or is otherwise deemed unavailable by the seller before the scheduled pickup date.”

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

Other pick-up locations

Meet in Greensboro, NC

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 over 1 year
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

Mocha, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Mocha
“Mocha” — Mocha Rogowiecka CD RM CGC TKN FTI — is an intelligent, affectionate, and highly trainable Labrador Retriever with proven obedience ability and a wonderful family temperament. She has earned AKC titles in obedience and rally obedience (Master) and is always eager to work and engage with her people. Mocha is an athletic, people-oriented, and full of personality dog. Her puppies are expected to inherit her intelligence, trainability, and affectionate nature.
Great health testing
D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), +4 more.
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).