Meridian Labradors
Meet the breeder
I'm Roberta P., the breeder behind Meridian Labradors located in Leesburg, VA. Every puppy we raise is adored as part of our family from birth. Our puppies will complete your home, your family, and your heart! We focus on the proper development of all our puppies because we know that each one is unique and deserving of undivided love and attention. Each puppy is bred, raised, and loved indoors to ensure health, happiness, and harmony at the start of its life. With our pups, beauty is a given, but producing healthy, loving, and versatile dogs that conform to the Labrador Retriever breed standard is our true goal.
Q. & A. with Roberta
Why did you start breeding?
I helped a friend raise several of her Labrador litters.What makes your program special?
They are used to being touched all over their bodies: nose, mouth, eyes, ears, belly, back, tail, all four paws and toes. This is called cooperative (vet) care. I am following teachings from Avidog (in person seminars and online), Puppy Culture, Pat Hastings, U.C. Davis CA theriogenology department, and various breeders who presented on Kokopelli webinars, most notably Kerry Nichols. The dam and sire both have extensive health clearances, solid pedigrees, and several titles. I will register the puppies with AKC limited registration for their new families.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Roberta
Roberta 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
"The price includes a health screening done by our vet, extensive health clearances on both the dam and sire's sides, verification of pedigrees, microchips, and first vaccination. I've taken care of pre-paid registration with the AKC. Each puppy will leave with a comfort-care package of a scented blanket/towel and some treats, plus all of their relevant paperwork."
Contract & health guarantee
Roberta 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 Roberta 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 Roberta 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
- Socialized with other animals
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 Roberta.
Breeder's location
Meet in Leesburg, VA
4068 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Washington Dulles Airport
4071 miles away
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More about Roberta
Club memberships
Roberta is a member of Rappahannock River Retriever Club, Potomac Valley Golden Retriever Club, and Labrador Retriever Club Of The Potomac.
Roberta has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 years
Roberta was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Roberta is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Meridian 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
Maizee, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Maizee
Maizee is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Roberta decided to make her part of their program. Roberta 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
Excellent level
Meridian 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.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
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).
