Silver Platter Chocolate Labs
Meet the breeder
I'm Melinda P., the breeder behind Silver Platter Chocolate Labs located in Gaston, OR. We are pet owners first and foremost. All of our puppies are raised as members of our family until they’re ready to join yours. We are dedicated to always providing our buyers and our puppies with a positive experience, which includes remaining committed to responsible practices when it comes to breeding, training, and rehoming our puppies.
Q. & A. with Melinda
Why did you start breeding?
Raising labs was a dream of ours. We received training by a close friend who was a vet tech, mid-woof, and breeder of a prestigious program for many years. Her standards and requirements were high and we adopted them.What makes your program special?
We are small, having only 1-2 litters a year, yet have the high standards of a professional program. Small enough to care and show each pup the love it deserves.
Getting a puppy from Melinda
Melinda 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 $1,950 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes first round of immunizations, a one year health guarantee, well puppy visit, and the assurance of quality—mom and dad’s hips and genetics have been checked.”
Contract & health guarantee
Melinda 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 Melinda 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 Melinda 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
- Daily handling
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Registration
- Basic obedience & manners
- Food & treats
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Melinda.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Gaston, OR
More about Melinda
Melinda has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Melinda was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Melinda is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Silver Platter Chocolate Labs 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Silver Platter Chocolate Labs 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.
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).
