Sound View Labradors East
Meet the breeder
I'm Melinda H., the breeder behind Sound View Labradors East located in Long Island, NY. Our puppies are raised in our home. We put a lot of care into socializing and caring for our top-quality Labrador Retriever puppies. It is such an honor to preserve the line of these incredible dogs all the while creating companionship for others. This is where amazing temperament, intelligence, and beauty meet!
Q. & A. with Melinda
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.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
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 $200 deposit and between $3,000 - $3,400 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“AKC registration, age appropriate vaccinations, worming, microchip, 24 mo health guarantee, 30 day free puppy medical insurance, leash, collar, and lifelong breeder support! Deposit is refundable at our discretion. Deposit is NON refundable if puppy buyer changes mind within 1 month of pick up date.”
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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Melinda.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Long Island, NY
3775 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
More about Melinda
Club memberships
Melinda is a member of Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. and Labrador Retriever Club Of Long Island.
Melinda has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Melinda was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Melinda’s links
Melinda is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Sound View Labradors East 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
Finn, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Finn
Finn is a male Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Melinda decided to make him part of their program. Melinda 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.
Django, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Django
Django is a male Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Melinda decided to make him part of their program. Melinda 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.
Attitash, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Attitash
Attitash is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melinda decided to make her part of their program. Melinda 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.
Kallahan, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Kallahan
Kallahan is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melinda decided to make her part of their program. Melinda 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Sound View Labradors East 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.
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.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM)
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).
