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RJS Kennels
- Lakeville, IN
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm Scott D., the breeder behind RJS Kennels located in Lakeville, IN. RJS Kennels formally started in 2006 when I was a single father raising two young boys, Ryan and Jason. RJS is a combination of the three of us. We are a family-focused operation. Our dogs, are bred for intelligence, health, and temperament. Our Labs are energetic but are bred with a distinct "off switch" which makes them great family dogs. I strongly believe in service after the sale and have many clients stay in touch with me with photos and stories of their dogs from us.
Q. & A. with Scott
Why did you start breeding?
As a young boy, my parents raised Weimaraners and that planted a strong desire in me for a love of dogs as well as the work of improving purebred lines. It seemed just natural to get to work creating wonderful pups.What makes your program special?
In addition to taking the time and resources to insure that healthy well socialized puppies are produced, which should be the focus of all ethical breeders, I am very proud of our "service after the sale". I am always available to answer questions from buyers, I don't care if it was from a recent litter or one years ago. I encourage my clients to send photos and updates and many do so for years.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Labrador Retriever 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 and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Scott
Scott 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 $200 deposit and $1,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price includes AKC registration papers, a 26 month health guarantee, the first vaccination as well as a thorough worming program. Your deposit guarantees you a pup and a position in the lineup as far as choice. I will refund a deposit if a buyer's circumstances have changed and cannot handle a pup, or if I am able to substitute for another buyer.”
Contract & health guarantee
Scott 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 Scott 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 Scott 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
- 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
Extras
- Initial potty training
- AKC registration
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Scott.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Lakeville, IN
4293 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at South Bend Airport
4286 miles away
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More about Scott
Scott has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Scott was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Scott is a trusted Good Dog breeder
RJS 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
German Shepherd
Artemis, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Artemis
Artemis is a beautiful yellow female. She has been with us all of her life, bred here at RJS kennels. She is a very friendly girl who loves people. A wonderful mother, this is her third litter. She is smart and level headed. Her previous litters have produced healthy pups and the feedback from their owners has been fantastic.
Uploaded health tests
DNA Profile, Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Greta, mom
German Shepherd
About Greta
Greta is pure Czechoslovakian Working Line, bred in Czechoslovakia and whelped here in the U.S. she is out of the premier Eqiduis kennels, her sire was Passat Eqidius who is featured in several YouTube videos.
Ozzy, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Ozzy
Ozzy is a very handsome black lab, he is medium build around 70 lbs. HIs main goal in life is to please, very willing to do anything asked of him with the joy in life that only a young male lab has. He is a great sporting dog, but extremely gentle with the myriad of animals we have on our farm, the barn cats love him. He has OFA'd certified excellent hips and normal elbows and he is CNM and EIC clear. All of his health tests are available upon request.
Uploaded health tests
DNA Disease Panel, Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Tia, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Tia
Tia is a beautiful chocolate female. She is extremely athletic and loves to work but when it is time to relax she loves to curl up at your feet. This is her third litter and her past pups have gotten wonderful reviews, very healthy, intelligent, athletic and easy to train pups.
Uploaded health tests
Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM).
Parent health testing
German Shepherd
Labrador Retriever
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
RJS 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 German Shepherds.
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.
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Scott to bring home their puppies.
Bianca H.
Verified owner · Nov. 2024
My experience with Scott and obtaining my puppy was amazing! During my hectic journey of traveling to pick up my puppy, Scott remained understanding, communicative and friendly. The puppy is so sweet and is very healthy and friendly.
- MM
Madison M.
Verified owner · Sept. 2024
Scott was very responsive and quick to answer all of our questions. He displayed a vast knowledge about the breed and was overall really great to work with. We adopted our puppy from him in September of 2023. So far our dog has displayed a loving and energetic temperament and has been a dream to train.
