Riparian Retrievers
Meet the breeder
I'm Jeanne G., the breeder behind Riparian Retrievers located in Defiance, MO. Our Labs are bred for intelligence, sound health, and temperament. They are well socialized and introduced to retrieving and birds. All puppies come with a 26-month written health guarantee. Our dogs work hard, play hard, love hard, and are part of the family. We prepare all of our pups to excel in life.
Q. & A. with Jeanne
Why did you start breeding?
A consistent love for the Labrador Retriever breed and dog training encouraged the beginning of Riparian Retrievers. Our goal is to not only produce beautiful puppies but to help promote responsible breeding in order to ensure that the Labrador Retriever will continue to thrive for generations to come.What makes your program special?
Riparian Retrievers is a premier breeder of Labrador Retriever dogs. Our focus on structure, conformation, and unmatched intelligence brings us to the front of the pack. We take great care with each breeding to ensure we are producing puppies that are excellent representations of the breed. Our ultimate goal is to produce athletic and well-structured canines that can excel within various field and hunting performance venues and have the ability to be the greatest family companions.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.
Getting a puppy from Jeanne
Jeanne 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 refundable deposit and between $2,300 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes a written health guarantee, AKC registration papers, first shots, deworming, and top-notch socialization.”
Contract & health guarantee
Jeanne 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 Jeanne 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 Jeanne 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 Jeanne.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Defiance, MO
4602 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at St. Louis-Lambert
4582 miles away
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More about Jeanne
Club memberships
Jeanne is a member of Mississippi Valley Retriever Club Field Trial Secretary.
Jeanne has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Jeanne was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Jeanne’s links
Jeanne is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Riparian Retrievers 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
Riparian Retrievers 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.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), 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).
