Meadow Pond Retrievers
Meet the breeder
I'm Jennifer Y., the breeder behind Meadow Pond Retrievers located in Northbridge, MA. We’re a family breeder in Whitinsville, MA raising AKC field-bred Labs for companionship, hunting, and family life. Our Labs are bred for health, temperament, trainability, and purpose. Our puppies are socialized, started on training, temperament tested, and matched to homes, with lifetime support.
Q. & A. with Jennifer
Why did you start breeding?
I chose to take this enduring passion to the next level with Penny, wanting everyone to find their ride or die. Raising dogs became a mission to deepen the bond between people & animals, focusing on health, temperament, & companionship. Finding the perfect pup for your next best friend, or to add another one to join your pack, or a get the best of all worlds with a hunting companion & best friend.What makes your program special?
Our mission is to enhance the Labrador Retriever breed by focusing on health, temperament, and lasting companionship. We select parent dogs for sound genetics and a loving nature, raising puppies with enrichment and socialization so they become adaptable, joyful family members in any home. Puppies start training at 3 days old using Puppy Culture and Empowered Breeder methods.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black, 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.
Lady
Went homeFemale
Dolly
Went homeFemale
Faith
Went homeFemale
Willie
Went homeMale
Brooks
Went homeMale
Toby
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Jennifer
Jennifer 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
"Our price includes a 2-year health guarantee, AKC registration, first round of vaccinations, deworming, microchip, puppy socialization, a puppy pack with their first toys, and a lifetime of support. Our reservation fee is non-refundable but can be transferred to another dog or litter. All of our puppies are the same price regardless of color, size, and temperament."
Contract & health guarantee
Jennifer 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 Jennifer 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 Jennifer directly.
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
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Jennifer.
Breeder's location
Meet in Northbridge, MA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Bradley Airport
Meet in New York, NY
More about Jennifer
Jennifer has been a member of Good Dog for 9 months
Jennifer was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Jennifer is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Meadow Pond 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
Litter and program updates
Jennifer Y.
Litter update on 03 Aug 2025 •…f.o.u.r weeks! this is the week that is always a little crazy, more messes, more fun, more cuddles, more food. they’re all the sweetest! I love seeing their personalities blossoming.
Hank and Penny's litter
Jennifer Y.
Litter update on 30 July 2025 •…All of our boys have been reserved, we’re so happy for them and the families that are lined up for them. We still have availability with our sweet girls.
Hank and Penny's litter
Jennifer Y.
Litter update on 28 July 2025 •…pupdate! t.h.r.e.e weeks old! Sunday photoshoots and pedicures was a little longer of a process this week. Pictures aren’t so easy these days with these little beauts starting to be on the move! Pups are exposed to different sounds and people. We will be starting gruel in addition to Mama P’s nursing time this week. They tasted goats milk for the first time, and they loved it. Personalities are starting to show. The sweet tender play times still look like drunk friends leaving a bar after a good night. They have some new toys to play with for when they’re awake and we have introduced a potty area, that some are doing very well with.
Hank and Penny's litter
Parent dogs
Penny, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Penny
Penelope is truly the ideal family dog. With her gentle disposition, she delights in swimming at the beach, going on walks, playing fetch, and, of course, cuddling. Penny is AKC-registered and has completed all recommended health screenings, including a full genetic Labrador Retriever panel, PennHIP and OFA tests. She is a large field-bred "American" Labrador Retriever weighing approximately 69 pounds.
Great health testing
DNA Disease Panel, D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, +6 more.
Parent health testing
Great level
Meadow Pond 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.
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, 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).
