Russford Labradors
Meet the breeder
I'm Catherine v., the breeder behind Russford Labradors located in Bath, NY. We're a small hobby breeder of AKC Labrador Retrievers with a focus on genetic health, temperament, and trainability. We strive to raise healthy, even-tempered, and beautiful companions that families are proud to own. Our dogs are true to their breed standard in both conformation and temperament.
Q. & A. with Catherine
Why did you start breeding?
Growing up, my family had a couple of litters with our "pet" Labradors. I was eager to learn more about the breed and what set some breeders apart from others. After competing in AKC performance events, we found our first show dog from a wonderful Mentor and friend.What makes your program special?
I am continually trying to learn more about the best breeding practices and health for my breed. We've participated in multiple health research studies and recently donated a puppy to become a service dog. We have all watched the Puppy Culture film and implement the protocols for our litters. Our mothers and litters are monitored 24/7 for the first two weeks, and all dogs live in our home.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.
Getting a puppy from Catherine
Catherine 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
"Please email us for our application! Deposits are only accepted once a litter has been born and a puppy is available to your family."
Contract & health guarantee
Catherine 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 Catherine 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 Catherine directly.
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 Catherine.
Breeder's location
Meet in Bath, NY
More about Catherine
Club memberships
Catherine is a member of Iroquois Labrador Retriever Club and Elmira Kennel Club, Inc..
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder of Merit.
Catherine has been a member of Good Dog for almost 6 years
Catherine was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Catherine is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Russford 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
Sasha, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Sasha
Sasha is retired and lives with my sister and her family.
Laney, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Laney
Laney is a female Labrador Retriever almost 12 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Catherine decided to make her part of their program. Catherine 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.
Tilly, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Tilly
Tilly is a female Labrador Retriever over 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Catherine decided to make her part of their program. Catherine 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.
Jovi, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Jovi
Jovi is a female Labrador Retriever about 8 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Catherine decided to make her part of their program. Catherine 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 retired and lives with my sister.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Russford 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.
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.
Macular Corneal Dystrophy, MCD (CHST6), Stargardt Disease, PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK), Copper Toxicosis, Labrador Retriever Type, DNA Coat/Trait Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy (PRA-crd), Standard Wirehaired Dachshund Type, Retinal Dysplasia/Oculoskeletal Dysplasia 1 (RD OSD)
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).
