Salty Dog Retrievers

Amy D.

Breeder of Labrador Retrievers

Meet the breeder

I'm Amy D., the breeder behind Salty Dog Retrievers located in Mattapoisett, MA. Our dogs are bred for health and temperament with a strong regard for the breed standard. Our dogs are proven in the conformation ring as well as in performance sports to prove their beauty intelligence and athleticism. I believe the Labrador is the perfect family dog and strive to produce exceptional puppies who are sound and happy family pets.

Q. & A. with Amy

Why did you start breeding?
I first fell in love with Labradors as a kid when we got our first yellow lab “Hiker”. She was the perfect family dog and was a favorite amongst the kids (and parents) in the neighborhood. Shortly after she passed at 12 years old, I acquired another yellow lab named Pete. His personality and same kind temperament had me hooked. As my passion for the breed has grown I decided I wanted to become more involved by showing and breeding labs. I hope to share my love for Labradors with others by producing wonderful family dogs.
What makes your program special?
Heath is a top priority for me. All my dogs have OFA clearances for hips, elbows, heart and eyes as well as a full genetic panel for breed specific diseases before being considered for breeding.
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 Amy

Amy 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $2,700 - $3,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.

"Price includes AKC registration, deworming, first set of vaccinations and microchip."

Contract & health guarantee

Amy 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 Amy 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 Amy 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
  - Socialized with other dogs
- Puppy health practices
  - Vet check
  - First round of shots and deworming
  - Microchip
  - Vet records
- Extras
  - Food & treats
  - Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
  - Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Mattapoisett, MA

More about Amy

Amy has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year
Amy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Amy’s links

Amy is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Salty Dog 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

Parent dogs

Holly, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Holly
Holly is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Amy decided to make her part of their program. Amy 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

Salty Dog 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.
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.
DNA Disease Panel, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), 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).