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Persimmon Hill Labrador Retrievers
Meet the breeder
I'm Barbara B., the breeder behind Persimmon Hill Labrador Retrievers located in Columbus, NC. Persimmon Hill Labs sits on a lovely 17 acre farm in the Foothills of Western North Carolina. It's home to between 5-7 Labs at any given time. We love our babies and they live in the house. Our dogs are AKC GCH & CH. Parents have all relevant genetic tests, clearances & OFA Excellent or Good Hips.
Q. & A. with Barbara
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black, chocolate, and yellow. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Purple
Went homeFemale
Green
Went homeFemale
Silver
Went homeFemale
Tan
Went homeFemale
Orange
Went homeFemale
Pink
Went homeFemale
Blue
Went homeMale
Boy
Went homeMale
Girl
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Barbara
Barbara 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 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price in includes guarantee, worming, first round of puppy shots, puppy socialization. $500 non refundable deposit to reserve a puppy prior to the age it can be picked up. Puppies are reserved in the order the deposit is received.”
Contract & health guarantee
Barbara 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 Barbara 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 Barbara 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 Barbara.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Columbus, NC
369 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Charlotte Douglas Airport
326 miles away
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More about Barbara
Barbara has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Barbara was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Barbara’s links
Barbara is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Persimmon Hill Labrador 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
Livy, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Livy
Livy is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Barbara decided to make her part of their program. Barbara 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.
Bella, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Bella
Bella is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Barbara decided to make her part of their program. Barbara 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.
Berghie, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Berghie
Berghie is a male Labrador Retriever about 10 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Barbara decided to make him part of their program. Barbara 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
Persimmon Hill Labrador 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.
DNA Disease Panel, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), 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).
