Shining Diamonds Kennels

McKenna H.

Breeder of Labrador Retrievers

Meet the breeder

I'm McKenna H., the breeder behind Shining Diamonds Kennels located in Comanche County, TX. We are as committed to raising healthy and well-adjusted pups as we are to finding them forever homes. Our parents have been chosen for the qualities, we look for in a dog. Our goal with our litters is to breed dogs for health, temperament, athletic ability, hunting ability, and beauty.

Q. & A. with McKenna

Why did you start breeding?
We got into breeding because of the love we have for the dogs we utilize in our program, as well as the traits we feel they bring to the breed. A great dog to us is a dog that you can snuggle with on the couch, take camping, hiking, or to the local hangout on a Friday night, to hunting on a Saturday and they enjoy every second by your side.
What makes your program special?
Our ability to expose our dogs to several things when they are young builds their confidence for owners of all types. As well as having dogs that have natural bird drive and/or pointing abilities for owners who are looking for a hunting companion.
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 McKenna

McKenna 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 $500 - $700 final payment, before taxes & fees.

"Price includes a non-refundable $500 deposit, AKC, deworming, dewclaw removal, microchip, first puppy shot, puppy pack with paperwork, a blanket that smells like litter mates/mom, treats, and more. All puppies are the same price and come with microchip, first puppy shot, removed dewclaws, dewormed, etc."

Contract & health guarantee

McKenna 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 McKenna 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 McKenna 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
  - Surface & tactile stimulation
  - Socialized with children
  - Scent introduction
  - 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
  - Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
  - Food & treats
  - Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Comanche County, TX

More about McKenna

McKenna has been a member of Good Dog for almost 2 years
McKenna was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
McKenna’s links
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McKenna is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Shining Diamonds Kennels 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

Dixie, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Dixie
Dixie is the embodiment of what we thing a lab should be. She can be a couch potato and snuggle up with her humans, but also loves going on adventures and hunting with her humans as well. Dixie prefers upland hunting, and has a natural pointing ability. She is also incredibly kind (raise a little calico that was smaller than a soda can kind) and loves her people. Her sire line can also be traced back to King Buck!
Great health testing
D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), +4 more.
Porter, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Porter
Porter is co-owned by McKenna and her father, Dave. He has been solely trained by Dave and has incredible bird drive. He was retrieving ducks in the yard at 6 months old and his favorite time of the year is California waterfowl season. When he isn't duck hunting he enjoys catching his bumper in the yard to practice for bird season and doing ranch dog chores.
Great health testing
D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), +4 more.

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Shining Diamonds Kennels 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.
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).