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Rushmere Labradors
Meet the breeder
I'm Beth Q., the breeder behind Rushmere Labradors located in Norfolk, VA. We are dedicated to the breeding and preservation of the purebred English Labrador Retriever. We breed for conformation, obedience, field, hunt, family companions, therapy, and service work. We look forward to meeting you, and we hope you share our passion for this wonderful breed!
Q. & A. with Beth
Why did you start breeding?
Since I can remember I have always had some type of animal by my side. Growing up, I bred and showed quarter horses and had many other furry friends on the farm. The Labrador Retriever reminds me of a little quarter horse that can jump onto your bed. This breed has inspired me in many ways over the years and has filled my heart with more love, joy, and pride than I could have ever imagined.What makes your program special?
At Rushmere Labradors, we put a lot of thought into each litter that we produce. We are constantly evaluating our program for the betterment of the breed and take into consideration each dogs pedigree, health, temperament, soundness, and conformation.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our 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.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Beth
Beth 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 $2,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price includes limited registration, lifetime microchip, first vet exam at eight weeks, first shot, deworming, first heart worm pill, and plenty of safe socialization. We also include a new puppy packet with lots of goodies and information.”
Contract & health guarantee
Beth 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 Beth 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 Beth 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
- Socialized with children
- 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
- Microchip
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Beth.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Norfolk, VA
More about Beth
Club memberships
Beth is a member of The Labrador Retriever Club of the Potomac and Labrador Retriever Club, Inc..
Beth has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Beth was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Beth’s links
Beth is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Rushmere Labradors 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
Tulip, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Tulip
Tulip is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Beth decided to make her part of their program. Beth has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Etta, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Etta
Etta is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Beth decided to make her part of their program. Beth has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Rushmere Labradors 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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Dentition
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.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), 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).
