Rimfire Kennels

Danielle M.

Breeder of Labrador Retrievers and Redbone Coonhounds

  • Williamstown, NY
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Danielle M., the breeder behind Rimfire Kennels located in Williamstown, NY. Beauty, Brains, and ability is our mission statement and goal with every breeding we make. Our goals are to preserve the integrity of the breed through looks and abilities along with keeping health and longevity. We do everything we can to make sure our pups are able to get the very most out of life!

Q. & A. with Danielle

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I always dreamed of being a dog breeder and carrying on the legacy of past preservation breeders.
  • What makes your program special?

    Our puppy buyers usually become part of our family. We love the connection our dogs bring.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Labrador Retriever puppies include black and chocolate. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home and a kennel on my property.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Danielle

Danielle 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 deposit and between $550 - $1,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Our redbone puppies are $850, with a deposit at 1 week old of $150. Our labradors are $1800-$2200, with a deposit of $300 due when puppies are 1 week old. Our deposit is non-refundable but transferable to a future litter if the timing isn't right or if you do not match with available puppy. If I cannot provide a puppy after deposit is made I will refund.”

Contract & health guarantee

Danielle 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 Danielle 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 Danielle 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 Danielle.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Williamstown, NY

3809 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Syracuse Hancock Airport

3832 miles away

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More about Danielle

  • Club memberships

    Danielle is a member of Iroquois Labrador Retriever Club and National redbone coonhound club .

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Puppy Culture Breeder.

  • Danielle has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years

    Danielle was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

  • Danielle’s links

Danielle is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Rimfire Kennels 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

All breeds

Labrador Retriever

Redbone Coonhound

Parent health testing

Labrador Retriever

Redbone Coonhound

Rimfire Kennels 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.

  • 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.

  • Brucellosis

    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.

  • D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 4 (PRA-crd4), PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy (PRA-crd), Standard Wirehaired Dachshund Type, Copper Toxicosis, Labrador Retriever Type, Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK), Animal Genetics 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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