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Rim Country Labradors
Meet the breeder
I'm Darnell G., the breeder behind Rim Country Labradors located in Show Low, AZ. Our dogs are bred for health, temperament, and ability. We strive to produce beautiful and versatile beloved companions. We produce litters that are healthy and sound. Our puppies have the temperament to be amazing family members and the drive and trainability to do the job they were bred to do.
Q. & A. with Darnell
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.
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Darnell
Darnell 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 $400 refundable deposit and $1,600 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes: AKC Limited Registration Microchipped Enrolled in AKC Reunite Health Guarantee .”
Contract & health guarantee
Darnell 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 Darnell 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 Darnell 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
- Scent introduction
- 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
- Microchip
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
- Toys
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Darnell.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Show Low, AZ
5513 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
5623 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Darnell can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Darnell
Certifications & recognitions
Certified Master Dog Trainer.
Darnell has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Darnell was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Darnell is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Rim Country 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
Fiona, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Fiona
Fiona is a female Labrador Retriever almost 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Darnell decided to make her part of their program. Darnell 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
Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), +4 more.
Witcher, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Witcher
Witcher is a male Labrador Retriever about 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Darnell decided to make him part of their program. Darnell 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
Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), +5 more.
Cleopatra, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Cleopatra
Cleopatra is a female Labrador Retriever over 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Darnell decided to make her part of their program. Darnell 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
Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), +6 more.
Ranger, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Ranger
Ranger is a male Labrador Retriever over 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Darnell decided to make him part of their program. Darnell 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
Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), +4 more.
Sophie, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Sophie
Sophie is a female Labrador Retriever almost 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Darnell decided to make her part of their program. Darnell 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
Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), +5 more.
Parent health testing
Rim Country 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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Cystinuria Type 1A, Labrador Retriever Type, Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK), DNA Disease Panel, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM)
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).
