Post Family Retrievers
Meet the breeder
I'm Tara P., the breeder behind Post Family Retrievers located in Stewartville, MN. We are a small family breeder that offers quality Labrador Retriever puppies. Our dogs are bred for temperament, trainability, natural hunting abilities, and versatility. We want our dogs to be great family pets that can be active with you and have an "off switch." We have high expectations for our puppies and strive to place each one in an enriching and loving home!
Q. & A. with Tara
Why did you start breeding?
Consistent love for the Labrador Retriever breed and my experience with dog training encouraged the beginning of Post Family Retrievers. Breeding healthy, happy puppies is my way to give back to the breed and the families who love them. I want nothing more than to see each of my dogs and puppies shine!What makes your program special?
I strive to breed healthy, quality pups that can fit any lifestyle. By creating an environment of health and harmony for young puppies, I believe I am able to give each little pup the very best chance to reach its potential, express its best character, and bring forth its greatest gifts in the relationship with itself and to its family. If you are looking for the perfect, quality family companion, look no further!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.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Thelma
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Tara
Tara 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
"The price includes AKC registration, puppy vaccination, deworming, microchip, and puppy socialization."
Contract & health guarantee
Tara 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 Tara 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 Tara directly.
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 Tara.
Breeder's location
Meet in Stewartville, MN
4405 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Rochester Airport
3892 miles away
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More about Tara
Tara has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Tara was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Tara’s links
Tara is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Post Family 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
Halo, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Halo
Halo is a very sweet girl! She loves to snuggle on the couch. She loves to retrieve, sniff everything, and play in the water. She is easy to train and gets along with everyone and everything.
Uploaded health tests
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Pax, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Pax
Pax is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Tara decided to make her part of their program. Tara 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.
Uploaded health tests
Full Embark Panel.
CJ, mom
Labrador Retriever
About CJ
CJ is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Tara decided to make her part of their program. Tara 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
Good level
Post 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.
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.
Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC)
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).
