Osprey Labradors
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Meet the breeder
I'm Carol T., the breeder behind Osprey Labradors located in Orient, NY. We focus on producing sound Companion dogs that are versatile in their capabilities. We follow the Avidog 97 Ways to Create Great Puppies Program. We use the Avidog Puppy Evaluation Test to assess the character traits and talents of our puppies and use this to find the best match with a buyer.
Q. & A. with Carol
Why did you start breeding?
In 2008 we got our first breeding Lab, Stella. She has her Championship, CGC and RN titles. She had 3 litters and we donated 6 puppies to Service Agencies. Two successfully graduated and were placed. Our other puppies were sold as prospective Show dogs or pets. When we retired Stella from breeding, she became a Certified Therapy Dog working in hospitals and camps for special needs children.What makes your program special?
We start working with all our puppies at Day 3 to build skills and experiences that are important to being successful Service Dogs. This helps the puppies that are placed as pets to transition smoothly in their new homes. Before the pups leave us, we spend time socializing the pups with their new family and training family members how to get the pups to do what they have learned.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Carol
Carol 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 between $2,500 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes the guarantee, AKC Registration, vaccinations based on the titers of the mother, deworming, microchip and registration in the AKC Reunite Program. The base price is for a puppy with a Limited AKC Registration (not authorized for breeding). Puppies intended for Breeding/Showing with Full AKC Registration have a higher price.”
Contract & health guarantee
Carol 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 Carol 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 Carol 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Carol.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Orient, NY
3766 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Long Island MacArthur Airport
3813 miles away
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More about Carol
Carol has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Carol was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Carol is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Osprey 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Osprey 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.
Eye Certification (CAER, 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.
Brucellosis
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
Animal Genetics Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK), DNA Coat/Trait Panel, Dominant Black 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).
