Sycamore Kennels
Meet the breeder
I'm Chad & Lori N., the breeder behind Sycamore Kennels located in Osceola, IN. We are dedicated to always providing our buyers and our puppies with a positive experience, which includes remaining committed to responsible practices when it comes to breeding, training, and rehoming our puppies.
Q. & A. with Chad & Lori
Why did you start breeding?
We are a family that lives to hunt. We own a duck call company called Fat Lady Game Calls. As such we set out to acquire and train the finest gun dogs we could find. We are NOT trainers but we have become students of pedigrees and breeding. We invested in pedigrees that we wanted to hunt over for the rest of our lives and in order to do so we were forced to breed our own.What makes your program special?
We are a small intimate breeder. We raise the one or two litters we have each year in our home. We feel that socialization and personalization separates our litters from the big kennels that simply don't have the time or hands to give each pup the attention our environment affords. We are super selective in our interviewing process when awarding pups. Candidly not everyone makes it through it.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.
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 7
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Shire
Went homeMale
Jackie
Went homeMale
Judge
Went homeMale
Murphy
Went homeMale
Deacon
Went homeFemale
Tucker
Went homeMale
Furi
Went homeMale
Beaux
Went homeFemale
Chase
Went homeFemale
Brie
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Chad & Lori
Chad & Lori 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 $300 refundable deposit and between $2,200 - $3,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes the guarantee, AKC registration, first round of vaccinations, deworming, and puppy socialization. $300.00 “Good Faith” deposit is accepted to hold reservation. Good Faith deposits are only refundable if breeding “does not take” (confirmed via ultrasound).”
Contract & health guarantee
Chad & Lori 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 Chad & Lori 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 Chad & Lori 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 Chad & Lori.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Osceola, IN
More about Chad & Lori
Club memberships
Chad & Lori is a member of Backwater HRC and Hunting Retriever Club.
Chad & Lori has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Chad & Lori was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Chad & Lori is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Sycamore 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
Coupe, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Coupe
Coupe is a male Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Chad & Lori decided to make him part of their program. Chad & Lori 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.
Rox, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Rox
Rox is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Chad & Lori decided to make her part of their program. Chad & Lori 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
Sycamore 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 (rDVM, not registered), 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 (rDVM, not registered), 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 Examination (rDVM, not 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 (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
DNA Disease Panel, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), 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).
