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Merrydale Labradors
- Rochester, NH
Meet the breeder
I'm Deborah, the breeder behind Merrydale Labradors located in Rochester, NH. In every single litter I’m striving for excellence and endeavoring to always make research-based improvements to better care for my beloved dogs and puppies.
Q. & A. with Deborah
What makes your program special?
I take the responsibility of breeding seriously. My responsibility: … to my adult dogs (year-round), … to select good, healthy parent pairings, … to the puppies (to give them care, love, and enrichment to prepare them to thrive in this world), and … to my puppies’ families who are trusting me to raise their precious new family member during their formative first two months.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.
Benji
Went homeMale
Cadie
Went homeFemale
Gladys
Went homeFemale
Sierra
Went homeFemale
River (previously called Bryce)
Went homeMale
Beau (previously called Dune)
Went homeMale
Archie
Went homeMale
Doug (previously called Teddy)
Went homeMale
Sequoia
Went homeFemale
Andie
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Deborah
Deborah 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 $350 non-refundable deposit and $3,150 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes AKC registration papers, first round of vaccinations, microchip, puppy vet visit, puppy early socialization program, puppy send home bag and instructions, etc.”
Contract & health guarantee
Deborah 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 Deborah 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 Deborah 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Deborah.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Rochester, NH
3622 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet in Bath, Maine
3549 miles away
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More about Deborah
Deborah has been a member of Good Dog for 9 months
Deborah was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Deborah is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Merrydale 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
Fiona, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Fiona
A lovely English-bred Labrador, Fiona is expected to pass along her fun-loving enthusiasm to her babies. Happy, devoted, and adventurous—those are the first words that come to mind when describing Fiona.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Merrydale 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 (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 Examination (rDVM, not 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.
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.
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Deborah to bring home their puppies.
Qi C.
Verified owner · Oct. 2025
We recently brought home our puppy, Cocoa, and she has been such a joy to our family! From the very beginning, Deborah was kind, responsive, and extremely knowledgeable. She kept us updated throughout the process, answered every question we had, and clearly loves and cares deeply for her dogs. Cocoa came to us healthy, well-socialized, and full of personality. Her sweet temperament and playful spirit are a testament to the wonderful start she received in Deborah’s care. It’s clear that these puppies are raised in a loving environment, and we are so grateful for all the thought and dedication Deborah puts into her breeding. We wholeheartedly recommend Deborah to anyone looking for a Labrador puppy.
