Rebecca Barkelew

Rebecca B.

Breeder of Labrador Retrievers

Meet the breeder

I'm Rebecca B., the breeder behind Rebecca Barkelew located in Killeen, TX. Our dogs are bred for excellent health and temperaments. Our goals are for well rounded puppies going out to new homes with the capabilities to accomplish any goal. Service dog, therapy, sports, sent work, or just a great companion. We start from day one with ENS puppy culture and expose our puppies to as much as possible before they go home. DNA clear and OFA tested.

Q. & A. with Rebecca

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Got a lab in 2005 and had an accidental litter. Wanted to breed service dogs.
  • What makes your program special?

    Carefully selected parents with heath clearances. With a body that can handle the large amount of exercise required of service dogs. I also selected parents who have excellent temperaments for service work.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include black 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.

Getting a puppy from Rebecca

Rebecca 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 $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The price includes all dewoming, vaccinations, health check by a licensed veterinarian, socialization.”

Contract & health guarantee

Rebecca 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 Rebecca 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 Rebecca 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
      • Food & treats
      • Initial potty training

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Killeen, TX

5262 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Killeen–Fort Hood Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield

5259 miles away

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Flexible meeting point

Rebecca can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Rebecca

  • Rebecca has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year

    Rebecca was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.

Rebecca is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Rebecca Barkelew 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

Parent health testing

Rebecca Barkelew 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.

  • DNA Disease Panel

    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).

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