Sioux River Retrievers

Kevin F.

Breeder of Labrador Retrievers

  • Hawarden, IA
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Kevin F., the breeder behind Sioux River Retrievers located in Hawarden, IA. We breed All-purpose Labrador Retrievers as they were intended to be - family and hunting companions that possess: Performance versatility, Beauty, Genetic Health, Tractability, and Kind Dispositions. We specialize in matching families with well-socialized puppies that fit a variety of lifestyles.

Q. & A. with Kevin

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We acquired our first AKC registered Labrador Retriever in 1991 and enjoyed Fannie Mae as our lone family dog throughout her life. We were forever hooked on the breed’s ideal “family dog” temperament and adaptability to a wide range of training disciplines. We love our Labs and occasionally produce puppies for others to love - and in so doing, making many new friends along the way.

  • What makes your program special?

    We believe in having a lot of open communication with our future puppy parents and do our best to match puppy personalities with a family's activities, lifestyle, and goals. We spend a lot of time helping our Lab puppies have a healthy, happy start in life, as well as evaluating each individual puppy for the qualities and character you are looking for in your next companion.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include black and chocolate. 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.

Getting a puppy from Kevin

Kevin 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 $1,500 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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"Puppies come with our Healthy Puppy Promise (26 mo. warrantee), UTD veterinary care, starter kit for new home transition, microchip, Limited AKC registration, and ongoing support from us for the life of your dog. Interest is high for Sioux River Retrievers puppies and deposits help earnest clients secure a place on our wait lists for upcoming or planned litters."

Contract & health guarantee

Kevin 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 Kevin 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 Kevin 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
      • 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
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Food & treats
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Registration
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Initial potty training

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Hawarden, IA

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Eppley Airfield

Flexible meeting point

Kevin can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Kevin

  • Club memberships

    Kevin is a member of Sioux Empire Kennel Club.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..

  • Kevin has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years

    Kevin was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

  • Kevin’s links

Kevin is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Sioux River 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Sioux River 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.

  • Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)

    Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.

  • Skeletal Dysplasia (SD2), Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD), Labrador Retriever Type, Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Cystinuria Type 1A, Labrador Retriever Type, Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK), D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC)

    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 Kevin to bring home their puppies.

  • JJ S.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2024

    Sioux River were great in keeping us informed about our puppy. We appreciated the pictures and open communication.

    JH

    Jane H.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2023

    Ruger is doing well and trying not to overwhelm the cat! He loves new toys!

  • Elizabeth C.

    Verified owner · July 2023

    Sioux River Retrievers was wonderful to work with! I really appreciated the regular updates and the chance to FaceTime with the puppy. I couldn’t be happier with my happy, healthy, beautiful puppy Zuni. She’s got a great personality and we’re having tons of fun together. I highly recommend Sioux River Retrievers!

    SD

    Steve D.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2023

    Enjoyed working with Kevin and Jack at Sioux River Retrievers. Communication throughout the entire process was great! Puppy is at his new home now and doing great. Murphy has settled in well and is a healthy, happy little Pup.

Photos

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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