I'm Catherine C., the breeder behind Shadowhawk Labrador Retrievers located in Silver Springs, NV. I offer quality puppies from carefully planned litters. My puppies are healthy, versatile, beloved companions. I'm passionate about raising well-rounded pups who will excel in any venue with their new families. My dogs are family members first and foremost. I truly love my dogs and what I do.
Q. & A. with Catherine
Why did you start breeding?
Breeding is something I have always wanted to do. When I found the right breed, I continued to educate myself. Mentors are critically important. It is always an ongoing learning process. It is such an honor to preserve the line of these incredible dogs all the while creating companionship for others.
What makes your program special?
The qualities of temperament and health have always been a priority in my breeding program and their conformation has always met the breed standard. I also have had multiple repeat customers, coming back for their second ,third and fourth Labs . I have loved bringing joy into other families' homes.
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.
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
Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“A deposit when the puppies are two weeks old secures your position on our Wait List. It is applied to the total cost of thevpuppy.”
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.
Shadowhawk Labrador 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
Cruiser, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Cruiser
Cruiser is a male Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Catherine decided to make him 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.
Charolette, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Charolette
Charolette is a female Labrador Retriever. 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.
Parent health testing
Shadowhawk Labrador 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 (rDVM, not 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), DNA Profile
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).