I'm Laura R., the breeder behind Tamarack Therapy Dogs located in Cold Brook, NY. Our dogs are bred for health and temperament with a focus on providing sound, healthy pets.
Q. & A. with Laura
Why did you start breeding?
I wanted to live a life involved with animals. Breeding was the most fulfilling and joyous thing and I knew it was something I was meant to do.
What makes your program special?
I have been breeding for years. I have learned so much and am always open to learning more.
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Poodle puppies are standard size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Poodle puppies include apricot and black. 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 4- red collar
Went home
Male
Girl 1- blue collar
Went home
Female
Brown Collar
Went home
Male
Girl 4- turquoise collar
Went home
Female
Girl 7- hot pink collar
Went home
Female
Girl 6-purple collar
Went home
Female
Boy 3- black collar
Went home
Male
Girl 5-pink collar
Went home
Female
Girl 2- yellow collar
Went home
Female
Boy 2- green collar
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 6
Went home
Male
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Ready now
10 months old · Male
Petunia
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Laura
Laura 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 $400 deposit and $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Pay over time with Klarna.
“The price includes a health guarantee, vet exam, first round of shots, and AKC paperwork. Deposit is fully refundable if
we can't provide a puppy for you. If you place a deposit and then decide not to take a puppy, 50% of the deposit is refundable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Laura 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 Laura 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 Laura directly.
Tamarack Therapy Dogs 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
All breeds
Labrador Retriever
Poodle
Annie, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Annie
Annie is a beautiful fox red Labrador. She is one of our higher energy Labs. She loves to play hard, but she settles well when in the house or in her crate.
Ruby, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Ruby
Ruby is a beautiful fox red female with a wonderful temperament.
WIllow, mom
Labrador Retriever
About WIllow
Willow is our smaller lab with a beautiful white coat. She has earned her Canine Good Citizen.
Toby, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Toby
Toby is a beautiful fox red male with a wonderful temperament.
Maisy, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Maisy
Maisy is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laura decided to make her part of their program. Laura 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.
Merida, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Merida
Merida is a beautiful fox red girl with a Velcro dog personality.
Prim, mom
Poodle
About Prim
Prim is a female Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laura decided to make her part of their program. Laura 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.
Uploaded health tests
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +4 more.
Parent health testing
Labrador Retriever
Standard Poodle
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Tamarack Therapy Dogs 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 (rDVM, not 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.
Full Embark Panel, 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).
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.