Rocky Flats Kennels
Meet the breeder
I'm Sue H., the breeder behind Rocky Flats Kennels located in Tennessee. We specialize in breeding English AKC registered Labrador Retrievers in yellow, black, and fox red. We breed and formally used to show our dogs in AKC shows as well as international shows. We focus on conformation, intelligence, good temperament, and capabilities of each individual puppy.
Q. & A. with Sue
Why did you start breeding?
We fell in love with Labradors over 30 years ago with our first Lab Madison".She captured our hearts as soon as we brought her home.We enjoyed her intelligence,mischievousness,sweetness,and her ever-constant loyalty. Madison shared her "eager to please" attitude with us every day.It is because of her,the impression she made in our lives that we are the proud breeders of "The Dogs of Rocky Flats ".What makes your program special?
Our kennels are family owned and all of our dogs and their puppies are family members to us. We are very selective in our placing process and require an application filled out , emailed to us as well as a telephone interview. We have an open house to meet our owners when the puppies are five weeks old. Getting to know the people that will take home a Rocky Flats kennels puppy is important to us.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 and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Sue
Sue 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
Connect with Sue to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Sue 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 Sue 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 Sue 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 Sue.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Tennessee
4454 miles away
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More about Sue
Club memberships
Sue is a member of Greater Atlanta Labrador Retriever Club.
Sue has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Sue was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Sue is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Rocky Flats 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Rocky Flats 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.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Early Onset Progressive Retinal Atrophy (EOPRA), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Retinal Dysplasia/Oculoskeletal Dysplasia 1 (RD OSD), Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK)
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).
