Raising Hope Labradors

Kendyl M.

Breeder of Labrador Retrievers

Catawba, NC
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Meet the breeder

I'm Kendyl M., the breeder behind Raising Hope Labradors located in Catawba, NC. We complete all health testing with OFA. Our dogs are family first! They are all very well mannered and have wonderful well rounded temperaments. We strive to breed happy, healthy, confident puppies!

Q. & A. with Kendyl

Why did you start breeding?
I grew up with a black lab named Teko, I fell in love with the breed and always knew I wanted to breed labs, I got a mentor when I turned 17 and began learning. I also interned and worked under a reproductive veterinarian specialist who taught me so much of what I now know.
What makes your program special?
I have a true passion for bettering this breed, I adore my dogs and puppies and focus on always raising the healthiest babies possible but also raising them to be brave confident puppies. Raising them along side my boys and as a part of our family is a huge part of my program. Our dogs are family first! They are truly what I am most proud of outside of being a mom and a wife!
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 Kendyl

Kendyl 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.

Kendyl partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.

“I take into consideration of each families needs and wants and match each puppy for the best fit for both family and puppy.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $800 non-refundable deposit and between $2,700 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Puppies are sold on limited registrations - meaning no breeding rights are given. Health guarantee for 2 years. Contract for spay/neuter. Minimal vaccines and raised without exposure to chemicals.”

Contract & health guarantee

Kendyl 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 Kendyl 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 Kendyl 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
- Enrichment & socialization
  - Various sounds
  - Car rides
  - Surface & tactile stimulation
  - Socialized with children
  - Socialized in new places
  - Daily handling
  - Socialized with other dogs
  - Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
  - Socialized with other animals
- Puppy health practices
  - Vet check
  - First round of shots and deworming
  - Vet records
- Extras
  - Puppy starter kit
  - AKC registration
  - Initial potty training
  - Toys
  - Food & treats
  - Basic obedience & manners
  - Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kendyl.

Breeder's location

Meet in Catawba, NC

4370 miles away

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Charlotte Douglas Airport

4388 miles away

Meet in Raleigh, NC

4267 miles away

More about Kendyl

Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Kendyl has been a member of Good Dog for 6 months
Kendyl was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Kendyl’s links
- Instagram

Kendyl is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Raising Hope 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 dogs

Tillie, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Tillie
Tillie is very sweet and easy going, she is mellow but has a playful side. She loves her babies! She’s a wonderful mom! She loves walks in the woods and enjoys playing fetch. Her favorite toys are stuffed animals she can just carry around like babies! She’s a mellow girl. Her puppies are playful and fun and very trainable, they have great on off switches and are very loving.
Huxley, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Huxley
The best boy, most gentle calm mellow boy. He’s a dream dog and is an absolutely stunning.
Oakley, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Oakley
Oakley is the most mellow laid back dog, she is the sweetest soul. This is her last litter. Her babies are always very easy going and loving and are very smart, loyal, laid back puppies. She is “the golden child” of my pack and is always right by my side. Her puppies are truly phenomenal!

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Raising Hope 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.
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.
Vet Wellness Exam
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.
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).