Oakley's Ohio Labradors
Meet the breeder
I'm Linda C., the breeder behind Oakley's Ohio Labradors located in Zanesville, OH. We are a country family raising quality fully health-tested Yellow (Dark Fox Red) Labradors. Our dogs are our pride and joy! We are a small, family-run breeding program focusing on quality care and good health. Our puppies are the perfect loving and loyal companions!
Q. & A. with Linda
Why did you start breeding?
Had 2 originals as pets.What makes your program special?
Fulfilments and seeing healthy pups as result of my breeding program.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are yellow. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Linda
Linda 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 $1,300 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Limited pricing only. We will consider full registration after your puppy is completely Hip, Elbow, and Embark DNA/genetically tested (with Stargardt and copper-toxicosis testing). All puppies are the same price unless you plan on adding full registration at a later date.”
Contract & health guarantee
Linda 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 Linda 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 Linda directly.
Always communicate and pay on Good Dog.Learn more
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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Registration
- Basic obedience & manners
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Linda.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Zanesville, OH
4206 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at John Glenn Columbus Airport
4237 miles away
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More about Linda
Certifications & recognitions
Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, CHIC Certified, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Linda has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Linda was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Linda is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Oakley's Ohio 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
Rip Ryder, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Rip Ryder
Strong, stout Keepsake dark Yellow Fox Red blocky head stud - healthested and ready for Live cover, Artificial Insemination or ship semen to you.
Reba, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Reba
Reba is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Linda decided to make her part of their program. Linda 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
Oakley's Ohio 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.
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).
