Newfound Retrievers
Meet the breeder
I'm Jean F., the breeder behind Newfound Retrievers located in Kalamazoo, MI. We breed excellent quality, good-looking, highly-trainable Labrador Retrievers who come from outstanding pedigrees with origins to both field and conformation champions.
Q. & A. with Jean
Why did you start breeding?
We kept a male dog, Deke, out of the next litter from Luterville Labs. While Deke has a very different personality from Niko, he is an exceptional retriever with endless drive. He holds Hunting Retriever, Upland Hunter and Senior Hunter titles and will be running Finished and Master tests this summer. He is also a talented scent work dog who has earned many titles, now competing at Master and Elite levels. Cedar came along after I met Carolyn Elam (Blazing Red Kennels) at the Michigan Flyways hunt test in 2016. I fell in love with her dog Flame and several of the young Flame dogs she had on her truck at the time. Cedar holds a Hunting Retriever Title, has four AKC Senior passes and numerous AKC and UKC scentwork titles, currently competing in Master and Elite levels. She will be running Master and Finished tests next summer.What makes your program special?
These dogs have outstanding pedigrees and have proven themselves in performance events including UKC and AKC hunt tests and AKC and UKC scent detection events. I am also working with PennVet's working dog program and donating one of my upcoming puppies to be trained as a working/service dog in their program.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 5
ReservedMale
Boy 1
ReservedMale
Girl 1
ReservedFemale
Boy 4
ReservedMale
Boy 3
ReservedMale
Boy 2
ReservedMale
Getting a puppy from Jean
Jean 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Deposits are non-refundable, unless there is no puppy available from this litter. At that point, the deposit will be returned, or you will be put on a waiting list for the next available litter of puppies. Remaining balance must be paid when the puppy is picked up.”
Contract & health guarantee
Jean 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 Jean 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 Jean 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
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Jean.
Puppy pick-up locations
Meet in Kalamazoo, MI
Meet at AZO airport
Meet at AZO airport
Flexible meeting point
Jean can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Jean
Jean has been a member of Good Dog for almost 2 years
Jean was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Jean is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Newfound 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
Parent dogs
Honey, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Honey
UROM WSD ME MI HR SN EC 'PR' NEWFOUND HONEYSUCKLE SCENTSATN CD RI CGCA "Honey" Honey has earned titles as a UKC Hunting Retriever, in Rally Obedience 2, and Master and Elite level Nosework. She has scored 11 perfect scores of 100 and earned two High in Trials in AKC and UKC Rally Obedience. She is also a certified Therapy Dog through Alliance of Therapy Dogs where she works at Bronson Cancer Center in Kalamazoo. She is very biddable, has a calm demeanor, and is confident in unusual environments such as hospital and industrial settings. Her pups from precious litters have earned titles in Rally Obedience, Shed Hunting, and HRC. Daughter, Abby, has also scored several perfect 100s in AKC and UKC Rally Obedience. OFA Hips: LR-252104G24F-VPI Eye CERF/CAER: LR-EYE22165/27F-VPI OFA Elbow: LR-EL100567F24-VPI UKC Reg: L101708 AKC reg: SS09759904 Other Health Certifications: EIC,CNM, SD1, SD2, PRA clear by parentage. DD: Non Dilute
Cedar, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Cedar
Cedar is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jean decided to make her part of their program. Jean 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.
Deke, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Deke
Deke is a male Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Jean decided to make him part of their program. Jean 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.
Niko, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Niko
Niko is a male Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Jean decided to make him part of their program. Jean 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Newfound 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.
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), D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd)
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).
