Silverback Labradors
- Cowiche, WA
Meet the breeder
I'm Krista L., the breeder behind Silverback Labradors located in Cowiche, WA. We love this breed and do everything we can to help it thrive. We give each of our dogs and puppies the best care that we can. It’s been such a pleasure to be able to watch every stage of puppy life! We’re so lucky to be able to do this and match wonderful families with our perfect puppies. It has been such a fulfilling journey. We look forward to connecting with you!
Q. & A. with Krista
What makes your program special?
I thrive to make sure the puppies that I am raising are going to be the best of the breed. I have health testing on both the mother and father. Starting at 2 days old I will be working with each puppie on Early Neurological Stimulation(ENS) and Early Scent Introduction (ESI). I will also start working with them on Sound Stimulation, leash and kennel introduction, and beginning potty trainingWhat 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.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Riley
Went homeFemale
Dark Purple
Went homeFemale
Brown
Went homeMale
Red
Went homeFemale
Blue
Went homeMale
Grey
Went homeMale
Lilac
Went homeFemale
Green
Went homeMale
Orange
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Krista
Krista 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
"This Price Includes health guarantee, first round of vaccinations, deworming, and AKC Registration. Price reflects limited pet registration or full registration/breeding rights(to approved breeders). Deposit is non refundable, with the exception if the puppy you have chosen has some tragic accident where it was seriously injured or the puppy has died. In this case the refund will be returned."
Contract & health guarantee
Krista 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 Krista 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 Krista 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
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
- Registration
- Basic obedience & manners
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Krista.
Breeder's location
Meet in Cowiche, WA
Other pick-up locations
More about Krista
Krista has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Krista was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Krista’s links
Krista is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Silverback 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
Litter and program updates
Krista L.
Litter update on 05 May 2025 •
Fisher and Kona's litter
Krista L.
Litter update on 05 May 2025 •Who knew the new potty box would be such a hit
Fisher and Kona's litter
Krista L.
Litter update on 03 May 2025 •…They all did great at the vet today. No concerns, heart, and lungs all sound good. Everyone has their first set of shots. They have been dewormed and have their microchips. And now crashed out for a long snooze.
Fisher and Kona's litter
Krista L.
Program update on 02 May 2025 •Today's play Fig, Veeru
Krista L.
Litter update on 02 May 2025 •Today's play Oliver, Raven, Milo
Fisher and Kona's litter
Krista L.
Litter update on 02 May 2025 •Today's play King, Stella, Riley
Fisher and Kona's litter
Krista L.
Program update on 30 Apr 2025 •Stella and Fig
Krista L.
Program update on 30 Apr 2025 •King and Riley
Krista L.
Program update on 30 Apr 2025 •Veeru and Oliver
Krista L.
Program update on 30 Apr 2025 •Raven and Grey collar
Parent dogs
Fisher, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Fisher
Fisher is a yellow lab. He has championship lines. He has hunted waterfowl. High drive, ames to please. He is a very good boy, and he knows when to calm down
Uploaded health tests
DNA Profile.
Kona, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Kona
Kona is a female Labrador Retriever about 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Krista decided to make her part of their program. Krista 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.
Uploaded health tests
Animal Genetics Panel.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Silverback 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.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Krista to bring home their puppies.
Delia C.
Verified owner · Oct. 2024
Krista was our first experience with a breeder. She let us meet our puppy before we took her home which we greatly appreciated. We met the mother and played with Olive while getting our questions answered and felt confident these puppies would be getting the best care and training. When we picked her up she snuggled in and was very comfortable with us.❤️
Steve P.
Verified owner · Oct. 2024
Very good people, they know the breed, great advice, helpful, accommodating and loved my pup until the moment her and I departed, I could not ask for a more positive experience.
Olivia K.
Verified owner · Oct. 2024
Krista and her husband were amazing. I really liked the amount of knowledge Krista had to share about Labradors. I really admired how she grew up with her family breeding Labradors and she wanted to follow in the path. You can 100% tell Krista and her husband love what they do and take very good care of their dogs and the litter they have. I will be adopting from them for as long as I can! Thank you again Krista
