I'm Laurel and Jim M., the breeder behind Team Ripley & Co. located in Wisconsin. We offer the stud services of our hard-working Labrador Retriever to responsible breeders. Our stud dog, Gauge, has proven himself time and again to be a reliable, intelligent worker. We are proud of his drive and abilities, and we are proud to offer his stud services to breeders looking to produce healthy Labrador Retrievers that can succeed both in work and in the home.
Getting a puppy from Laurel and Jim
Laurel and Jim 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
Connect with Laurel and Jim to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Laurel and Jim 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 Laurel and Jim 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 Laurel and Jim directly.
Laurel and Jim has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Laurel and Jim was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
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Laurel and Jim is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Team Ripley & Co. 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Team Ripley & Co. 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 (Preliminary), 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.
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).