Southwind Labradors
Meet the breeder
I'm Bill M., the breeder behind Southwind Labradors located in Shingle Springs, CA. As a breeder, I strive to produce quality and healthy Purebred Fox Red Labrador puppies with great temperaments. These dogs will be great family companions as well as your best hunting partner for many years.
Q. & A. with Bill
Why did you start breeding?
We have been breeding for many years and truly love what you do. We love our Labrador Retrievers and prioritize temperament, conformation, and trainability in our breeding program. We are passionate about pairing happy and healthy puppies with loving, active companions.What makes your program special?
Over the past 25 years of raising puppies we have made many new friends and have sold puppies to parents and now their children. Families who have purchased puppies from us have kept in contact and send us letters and pictures of their puppies as they’ve grown. We raise Labrador retriever puppies for the love of the breed and to bring love and happiness into your household for years to come.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are yellow. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Getting a puppy from Bill
Bill 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
Connect with Bill to learn more details about pricing.
“The price includes AKC registration forms, copies of testing showing parents quality. Puppies have had two dewormings and two shots and we provide a record to take to your vet appointment. Once your deposit is received you will receive a receipt with you pick of male or female and the parents.”
Contract & health guarantee
Bill 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 Bill 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 Bill 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 Bill.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Shingle Springs, CA
More about Bill
Club memberships
Bill is a member of Marin Retriever Club.
Bill has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Bill was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Bill is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Southwind 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
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Southwind 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.
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.
Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), Dominant Black DNA Test, Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Retinal Dysplasia/Oculoskeletal Dysplasia 1 (RD OSD), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific)
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).
