I'm Mariann C., the breeder behind Swinging Bridge Labrador Retrievers located in Monticello, NY. Focus on health, form, and function. I believe quality is more important than quantity. My priority is to ensure the health and well-being of all my dogs from birth. I truly love my dogs and what I do! I am a judge registered with North America, diving dogs and love our sport.
Q. & A. with Mariann
Why did you start breeding?
Our program is built upon a foundation of love, admiration, and respect for our friends and the Labrador Retriever. We strive to not only produce beautiful puppies to the labrador standard and responsible breeding practices in order to ensure that Labs will continue to thrive for generations to come. We follow our pups from puppyhood until adult hood and we support the families who have our puppies
What makes your program special?
Our dogs work hard, play hard, love hard, and are part of the family. I hand-raise adorable, affectionate, and versatile puppies and give them the best possible start for a life of companionship and love! We ensure quality puppies are being produced. Rest assured, this is where amazing temperament, intelligence, health, and beauty meet!
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.
Getting a puppy from Mariann
Mariann 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 $3,000 - $3,400 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“AKC, first round vaccines, veterinary health check, socialization. Deposits are required after puppies are born. Breeder reserves the right of holding puppies for the benefit of breeding program.”
Contract & health guarantee
Mariann 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 Mariann 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 Mariann directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Mariann.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Monticello, NY
233 miles away
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More about Mariann
Club memberships
Mariann is a member of Mid-Jersey Labrador Retriever Club and Jersey Skylands Labrador Retriever Club.
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified.
Mariann has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Mariann was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Mariann is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Swinging Bridge Labrador 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
Parent dogs
Harrison- Harry, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Harrison- Harry
Harrison- Harry is a male Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Mariann decided to make him part of their program. Mariann 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.
Dina, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Dina
Dina is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mariann decided to make her part of their program. Mariann 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
Swinging Bridge Labrador 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.
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.
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), D Locus (Dilute) DNA test
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).