



I'm Marissa O., the breeder behind Osborne Family Retrievers located in Alger, OH. As elite breeders, we do everything we can to breed and rear our puppies to be the best canine companions money can buy--with optimal temperament and health. Whether you need a lazy family pet, active family playmate, energetic sporting dog or canine to train for service or therapy work contact us!

Why did you start breeding?
What makes your program special?
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Where do your breeding dogs live?

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Jo
Female

Beth
Female

Johnny
Male

Robbie
Male

Laurie
Male

Meg
Female

Marmee
Female

Freddy
Male

Amy
Female

Britt
Male

Emma
Female

Vin
Male

Chris
Male

Harry
Male

Bernardo
Male

Lee
Male

Petra
Female

Chico
Male

Sproul
Male

Wilson
Male

Ferguson
Male

Baucham
Male

Piper
Female

Kennedy
Female

Morgan
Female

MacArthur
Male

Jess
Male

Rory
Female

Logan
Male

Lorelai
Female

Emily
Female

Luke
Male

Paris
Female

Ben
Male

Allie
Female

Lexi
Female

Charlie
Male

Erika
Female

Ronald
Male

Jordan
Female

Rush
Male

Lady Tremaine
Female

Drizella
Female

Prince Charming
Male

GusGus
Male

Anastasia
Female

JackJack
Male

Cinderella
Female

Rizzo
Female

Marty
Female

ChaCha
Female

Danny
Male

Frenchie
Female

Sandy
Female

Putzie
Male

Kenickie
Male

Riley
Male

Dawn
Female

Willow
Female

Angel
Male

Anya
Female

Xander
Male

Buffy
Female

Spike
Male

Giles
Male

Shawn
Female

Tim
Male

Suni
Female

Carly
Female

Bart
Male

Gabby
Female

MaryLou
Female
Marissa has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
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.

“Total price reflects extensive OFA testing of our Sires & Dams, Vaccinations, Socialization & Puppy Curriculum w/ENS, ESI, ESS, ETI, Microchip & Health Certificate & more. . Our non-refundable deposit is $500 for all of our Labrador retrievers and is applied to the total puppy price.”
Marissa 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 Marissa 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 Marissa directly.
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You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Marissa.
Meet in Alger, OH
4240 miles away
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Meet at John Glenn Columbus Airport
4237 miles away
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Club memberships
Marissa is a member of AKC Lima Kennel Club.
Marissa has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Marissa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

Osborne Family Retrievers meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

Marissa O.
Took a trip to the fire department!




Harvey and Rita's litter

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Sam and Millie's litter

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Percy and Bee's litter

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Sam and Millie's litter

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Percy and Bee's litter

Marissa O.


Harvey and Rita's litter

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Harvey and Rita's litter

Marissa O.


Harvey and Rita's litter

Marissa O.


Sam and Millie's litter

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Percy and Bee's litter

Labrador Retriever
About MayBelle
MayBelle is my BBF (Best Buddy Forever). She is playful and intelligent, trusting and patient, and loves me far more than I deserve. She has had 34 puppies before this litter (she has very large litters) and has never lost even one of them. She's an incredible mother. Other moms we've had seem to be highly inconvenienced by motherhood and wean their puppies at the earliest opportunity and never want the see them again. But MayBelle loves her puppies and loves being with them, and will visit them and play with them long after they're weaned. She's amazing — a wonder of creation.
Excellent health testing

Labrador Retriever
About Percy
Percy is a British Pointing Lab whose performance drive is exceeded only by his love of affection. He is incredibly sweet and obedient and his favorite thing is to sit next to you leaning up against your leg for lovin’s. If that’s not available, he loves chasing a ball, or doing anything else you want from him. He’s very intelligent, athletic, and eager to please, and his puppies follow right in his footsteps.
Excellent health testing

Labrador Retriever
About Harvey
Harvey is a delightful member of our family. His entire life's ambition is simply to be as close to you as possible and then some. He is the most affectionate guy we could ever ask for, with a calm and patient disposition (though he does LOVE breakfast a lot). He has sired 40 puppies in the three years he's been with us, who have all become beloved members of new families who can't imagine life without them. We're so blessed to have found him, and we can't wait for you to meet his kids!
Excellent health testing

Labrador Retriever
About Bee
Belle (who goes by Bee since we already have a MayBelle) is affectionate and well-mannered inside with the family, and a nose-to-the-ground explorer as soon as she gets out the door. She's a fantastic representation of the British Pointing Lab: the intelligence and drive of a working dog, with the easy-going friendliness of a family pet. She's a ton of fun AND has great manners. The perfect balance of work, play, and companionship.
Excellent health testing

Labrador Retriever
About Sam
Sam is constantly on the move. He is a runner in search of a race — actually, he’s just in search of anything, all the time. He is unceasingly agreeable and docile, with a killer physique and insatiable eagerness to please. He’s everything exceptional about the British Pointing Lab, cranked up to 11. This will be his first breeding, and we’re very excited to see what he and Rita produce together.
Uploaded health tests

Labrador Retriever
About Millie
Millie is also very smart and athletic. She is a full English Lab with an incredible nose and hunting instinct, and she’s as confident and carefree as they come. She makes me laugh practically every time I look at her. She’s also gorgeous in her petite, spunky little way. She’s had two litters so far, and all her puppies have had a huge food drive, which makes them comparatively easy to train, generally speaking. Her puppies tend to skew toward the high-energy side of the scale, but there are still always one or two lazy babies in every litter if you're looking for a more laid-back personality.
Excellent health testing

Labrador Retriever
About Rita
Rita is an affectionate, AKC British Pointing Lab who loves to work and is always eager to please. This girl has an incredible nose with the perseverance to match. She will hunt all day long in the upland field and has big water entries whether she's going after a training dummy or waterfowl. If you are looking for a hunting buddy, or a weekend warrior to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, then these puppies may be perfect for you. Rita is an incredibly devoted and attentive girl. She is always 100% focused on making you happy, whether that's by bringing you the ball as fast as possible, or sitting perfectly still by your side. I've never seen a dog so entirely committed to her person's pleasure. I doubt she's ever engaged in anything remotely resembling mischief. She's a pure delight. Rita also inherited her sire's excellent off switch and is happy to simply rest at your feet at night. This dog is the total package! Active and happy outdoors as well as calm and comfortable indoors.
Excellent health testing
Excellent level
Osborne Family 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.
D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy, Skeletal Dysplasia (SD2), Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD), Labrador Retriever Type, Narcolepsy, Labrador Retriever Type, Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Cystinuria Type 1A, Labrador Retriever Type, Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome (CMS), Labrador Retriever Type, Animal Genetics Panel, DNA Disease Panel, Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM)
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).
Hear what other owners say about working with Marissa to bring home their puppies.
Kerry V.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
Marissa and Lydia were amazing to work with! They provided me with a great deal of information and many resources to help prepare for my puppy. They are both very kind and knowledgeable, and answered all of my questions. Our new puppy (formerly Ronald) is a fantastic addition to our family! He is a beautiful dog with a really nice temperament. I highly recommend Osborne Family Retrievers!

Megan H.
Verified owner · Nov. 2025






We had the best experience with Osborne Family Retrievers. They took so much time to listen to what we wanted in a puppy, give direction, and then find the dog she thought would be the best fit. She posted videos and photos of the dog so my girls could watch him grow and see what he was up to. She was very thorough and he did amazing from the first night we brought him home. He is healthy and growing like crazy and we would absolutely get another dog from them in a heartbeat!
Marc R.
Verified owner · Oct. 2025




The Osborn family truly care about the puppies like no other breeders I've met. The new addition to my family is healthy, energetic and passed his first veterinary visit with flying colors.

Katie W.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
We truly had the most amazing experience with the Osbornes! From the first phone call, to pick up, to even now after having our new baby for 4 months has just been beyond our expectations. Marissa and Lydia truly listened to me and I almost felt like I was talking to family every time I would have a new question. The process to make sure we were matched up with the right pup was also well thought out and we could not be happier with the sweet boy we ended up with. They truly understand your lifestyle and make sure your puppy will be a good fit. Benny has been the sweetest addition and has been a dream to train. It’s hard to imagine life without him. We would highly suggest Osbourne breeders!!

Nanette B.
Verified owner · Oct. 2025










Our family could not be happier about our 2 new pups from the Osborne Families Rita and Harvey liter. Obi, in Colorado, is the most amazing little guy and Leia, in Florida, is an incredible new family member. Such healthy, intelligent, well-balanced, and absolutely gorgeous labs. We could not be happier !!!

Karen J.
Verified owner · June 2025




I’ve been a Labrador owner for my entire adult life and worked with more than several breeders. Never have I been as impressed as I’ve been with Osborne Family Retrievers. Most breeders hand off a puppy with very general questions answered and a “good luck”. The Osbornes provide much more. Upon initial interest contact Marissa and her daughter, Lydia, provided a comprehensive intro document with information about the litter, their puppy “curriculum”, specifics regarding purchase, health information and testing results of parents, and their guarantees. Marissa set up a call, and we discussed lifestyle and the temperament of the puppy I was interested in to make sure the fit was appropriate. I was able to ask questions and get answers. It was obvious that they put a lot of love, attention and care into their dogs and puppies. Communication and updates continued after I had made my decision. Since I live in another state, Marissa arranged transport of my new adventure buddy with a small family run dog transport business. She also sent a box of goodies that included a few toys, a small blanket with her family’s scent, and information packets pertinent to puppy health and well being. My new girl arrived at my house clean and well cared for with all of her medical and vaccination records. Our sweet girl has been settling in at her new home, and we couldn’t be happier. She is exactly as described. She came with a strong training foundation to build upon. Note - Marissa provides a complementary online “Puppy Training” course as part of the purchase of your new dog. Take advantage of this! It’s excellent! I’m an experienced Labrador owner, and I have learned from it. It’s also the approach used during the time the pups are with the Osbornes; so we were able to pick right up where they had left off. It made the transition to a new home easier for the dog. Since taking ownership, we’ve continued to communicate. The Osbornes are interested in knowing how their dogs are doing and adjusting.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.