I'm Matthew C., the breeder behind MnK Family Labs located in Firestone, CO. We work hard to produce healthy, well-rounded Labrador Retriever puppies that will make others as happy as our dogs have made us! We decided to take our love for this breed to the next level by breeding our incredible dogs. We hope our puppies bring lots of joy and love into the hearts of their new families!
Q. & A. with Matthew
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Matthew
Matthew 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 $100 refundable deposit and between $800 - $875 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Pups have AKC reg packet, shots and worming up to date. Will include a couple of days of food. We hold the deposit until pickup and then request cash.”
Contract & health guarantee
Matthew 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 Matthew 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 Matthew directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Matthew.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Firestone, CO
5021 miles away
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More about Matthew
Matthew has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Matthew was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Matthew is a trusted Good Dog breeder
MnK Family 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
Litter and program updates
Matthew C.
Litter update on 24 June •
Nice cool day outside
Dakota and Minnie's litter
Matthew C.
Litter update on 19 June •
Growing like weeds
Dakota and Minnie's litter
Matthew C.
Litter update on 15 June •
Dakota and Minnie's litter
Parent dogs
Minnie, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Minnie
Wonderful personality. Loves the water and other dogs. Puppies from Minnie and Dakota have made wonderful family pets as well as highly trained diabetic detection and hunting dogs.
Parent health testing
MnK Family 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.
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 Matthew to bring home their puppies.
Josh C.
Verified owner · July 2025
Matthew and his wife are both wonderful. I’m so happy that they raised my pup. He’s been such a great dog and they were amazingly easy to deal with.