Purdy Lake Labradors
Meet the breeder
I'm Jennifer H., the breeder behind Purdy Lake Labradors located in Hastings, MI. We are proud of the loving, smart, beautiful, and sound puppies we’re able to provide for others. Quality, health-tested, and socialized dogs are the most important. We’re proud of our puppies and how we do things.
Q. & A. with Jennifer
Why did you start breeding?
My husband and I both grew up with labs. We bought a lab from someone and really enjoyed learning more as we navigated our way through some medical conditions our lab had. We decided to raise labs ourselves. We do all we can to ensure our families have happy healthy puppies. We take all testing very serious. We continue a relationship with people and help them along the way.What makes your program special?
All our puppies are born and raised in our home. We are a very small breeder so we have a lot of time to devote to each puppy and each family. We take breading very seriously and believe communication is very important to everyone. We talk to all potential families on the phone discussing our puppies. Our vet has personally recommended our puppies to his clients.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.
Getting a puppy from Jennifer
Jennifer 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $1,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Sold with limited registration. Puppies go home on the 49 day after birth. Our pricing does not change for color or sex. All puppies are sold with a 2 year health guarantee from hip or elbow Dysplasia. Deposit is applied to the purchase price. Deposits are non refundable. All puppies are sold with limited registration.”
Contract & health guarantee
Jennifer 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 Jennifer 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 Jennifer 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 Jennifer.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Hastings, MI
More about Jennifer
Club memberships
Jennifer is a member of Controlled K9.
Jennifer has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
Jennifer was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Jennifer is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Purdy Lake 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
Purdy Lake 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 Examination (rDVM, not 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 (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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).
