Rucker Retrievers

Scot R.

Breeder of Labrador Retrievers and Golden Retrievers

  • Gainesville, GA
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Scot R., the breeder behind Rucker Retrievers located in Gainesville, GA. Purpose-Driven Dogs. Family-Focused Values. At Rucker Retrievers, we are dedicated to breeding, raising, and training exceptional Labrador Retrievers and Golden Retrievers for work and companionship. Whether it’s in the field, at home, or out in the community, our dogs are bred with purpose, raised with love, and trained to excel. We specialize in developing dogs for therapy, service, hunting, and family life. Every Rucker Retriever is part of a carefully planned program emphasizing health, temperament, and trainability. From early socialization to options for advanced obedience and task training, we ensure our dogs are well-prepared to make a difference in the lives of those they serve. Our mission goes beyond dogs—we are committed to strengthening the bond between humans and canines through honest relationships, tailored training, and lifelong support. Whether you’re looking for a loyal hunting partner, a dependable service dog, or a loving companion, you’ll find heart, talent, and purpose in every Rucker Retriever. We breed black, chocolate, and yellow labradors, the only colors recognized by the AKC.

Q. & A. with Scot

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our 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 guardian homes.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Scot

Scot 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 non-refundable deposit and $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes AKC Limited Registration, first set of vaccines, deworming, and microchipping. All of our puppies are the same price.”

Contract & health guarantee

Scot 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 Scot 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 Scot 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
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Scot.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Gainesville, GA

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta Airport

More about Scot

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..

  • Scot has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years

    Scot was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

Scot is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Rucker 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

All breeds

Labrador Retriever

Golden Retriever

Parent health testing

Rucker 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.

  • 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Scot to bring home their puppies.

  • SR

    Stanley R.

    Verified owner · May 2025

    We recently brought home Nuke, our 8-week-old black lab pup, from Scot through Good Dog. We were impressed with the way Scot's trained puppies and the decision to bring home Nuke was instantaneous. Scot's expertise and guidance were invaluable from the start. His tips and tricks helped Nuke settle into our home seamlessly. We're excited to start training with Scot, and I highly recommend working with him. Good Dog made the entire process seamless, right from the initial connection through the payment and pick up processes.

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.