I'm Kimberly L., the breeder behind Summer Hill Labradors located in Powhatan, VA. We offer quality AKC puppies and young adults. All puppies are Vet checked, dewormed, and up to date with Vaccines. We focus on health, temperament, and conformation. All our puppies are raised in our home with our children. Our puppies are socialized early making our puppies well-rounded and happy puppies ready to adjust to their new homes and families.
Q. & A. with Kimberly
Why did you start breeding?
As long as I can remember Labradors have always been a part of my life. I clearly remember me and my sisters rushing home from school as children to help my mom care for a litter of puppies. I truly enjoyed this experience so I decided to continue breeding with my family. Now it's my son and daughters who rush home from school to help with the puppies.
What makes your program special?
Our dogs are DNA health screened and OFA to help ensure healthier Labs for generations to come. We have developed protocols for our breeding program through careful selection of sire and dams to ensure the future generation of dogs that preserves the distinct Labrador Retriever look as well as their legendary temperament.
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 home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Kimberly
Kimberly 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 $3,500 - $4,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes AKC Limited registration, health guarantees,
Veterinarian health check certificate, UTD vaccines, and Deworming schedule. a deposit guarantees you a puppy from a specific litter. However, the order of selection is based on the order of deposit received.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kimberly 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 Kimberly 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 Kimberly directly.
Summer Hill 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 dogs
Ember, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Ember
A very sweet and attentive mother who dotes over her babies!
Joey, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Joey
Joey is a male Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kimberly decided to make him part of their program. Kimberly 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.
Polly, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Polly
Polly is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kimberly decided to make her part of their program. Kimberly 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.
China Rose, mom
Labrador Retriever
About China Rose
China Rose is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kimberly decided to make her part of their program. Kimberly 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.
Tracker, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Tracker
A Keepsake Fox Red Labrador, Tracker is a sweet, attentive, yet active young male .
Hudson, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Hudson
Hudson is a male Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kimberly decided to make him part of their program. Kimberly 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.
Hera, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Hera
Hera is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kimberly decided to make her part of their program. Kimberly 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.
Lilo, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Lilo
Lilo is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kimberly decided to make her part of their program. Kimberly 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.
Luna, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Luna
Luna is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kimberly decided to make her part of their program. Kimberly 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.
Fonzie, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Fonzie
Fonzie is a male Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kimberly decided to make him part of their program. Kimberly 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.
Dexter, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Dexter
Dexter is a male Labrador Retriever about 7 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kimberly decided to make him part of their program. Kimberly 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.
Havana, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Havana
Havana is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kimberly decided to make her part of their program. Kimberly 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.
Kona, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Kona
Kona is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kimberly decided to make her part of their program. Kimberly 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
Great level
Summer Hill 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 (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.
D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, DNA Disease Panel, 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).