Strickland’s Southern Kennels

Brian S.

Breeder of Labrador Retrievers

  • Tabor City, NC
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Brian S., the breeder behind Strickland’s Southern Kennels located in Tabor City, NC. We are huge animal lovers and have a special place in our hearts for our dogs. We want to provide top-quality beloved companions. In order to start our puppies off on the right paw, we begin training and socializing at a young age so they are set up for success in their new homes. We prioritize the health and well-being of each one of our puppies and follow all appropriate puppy health protocols.

Q. & A. with Brian

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We have had labs for many years we enjoy the puppies while there here with us and we like providing the perfect companion to other families
  • What makes your program special?

    We take pride in producing the healthiest puppies possible and well socialized
  • 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 a kennel on my property.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Brian

Brian 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 non-refundable deposit and between $800 - $1,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes AKC Registration full or limited registration up to date on vaccines dewormed and puppy socialization. $200 Non Refundable deposit is required to hold your pup.”

Contract & health guarantee

Brian 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 Brian 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 Brian 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
      • Socialized with children
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Tabor City, NC

4355 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Myrtle Beach Airport

4380 miles away

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Flexible meeting point

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

More about Brian

  • Brian has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years

    Brian was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Brian’s links

Brian is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Strickland’s Southern Kennels 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

Parent health testing

Strickland’s Southern Kennels 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.

  • Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), 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).

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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.

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.