Maynard’s Labs
- Kingfield, ME
Meet the breeder
I'm Nicole M., the breeder behind Maynard’s Labs located in Kingfield, ME. Our mission is to raise healthy, happy, adorable Labrador Retriever pups and connect loving families with their new best friend! 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 Nicole
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black and yellow. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Nicole
Nicole 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.
Nicole partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.
“We strive to make sure our puppies are going to live out the entire lives in their new home with their families. We take families opinions into consideration but want to make sure each puppy is placed into the home that will mesh best and will bring out the most in their personality! ”
Price
“Our puppies are sold with a limited AKC registration unless otherwise discussed prior to purchasing the pup. They undergo ENS from when they are 3days old to 16days old. Puppies are examined by a veterinarian around 7weeks of age, receive their first vaccine, two rounds of dewormer, and are microchipped. We also provide a lifetime of open communication between ourselves and our puppy families! We require a deposit to hold your pup once they reach 2 weeks of age. This deposit is deducted from the final purchase price of the puppy at pickup.”
Contract & health guarantee
Nicole 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 Nicole 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 Nicole 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 Nicole.
Breeder's location
Meet in Kingfield, ME
Other pick-up locations
Flexible meeting point
Nicole can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Nicole
Nicole has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Nicole was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Nicole is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Maynard’s Labs 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
Chamber, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Chamber
Chamber is a male Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Nicole decided to make him part of their program. Nicole 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.
Freedom, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Freedom
Freedom is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nicole decided to make her part of their program. Nicole 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.
Valor, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Valor
Valor is a female Labrador Retriever almost 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nicole decided to make her part of their program. Nicole 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
Great level
Maynard’s Labs 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 (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.
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.
DNA Disease Panel, Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), 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).
