I'm Alexie H., the breeder behind Three Lakes Labs & WHDs located in Water Valley, NY. We concentrate on improving the genetics and health of the Labrador Retriever and WHD, blended with the ideal temperament. We want to achieve the perfect dog! We are breeders who do everything we can to better the breed and ensure our dogs and puppies are able to get the very most out of life.
Q. & A. with Alexie
Why did you start breeding?
When I was young I unknowingly bought my first Labrador from a backyard breeder. She was only 2 years old when she was diagnosed with hip dysplasia. She couldn’t run, play, or hunt anymore. It broke my heart. I wanted to bring healthy well-bred Labradors into the world so that no family would have to suffer the way I did. My passion is health and genetics.
What makes your program special?
As a trainer, I start my puppies out young with training! They are introduced to sounds, smells, and textures from day 1 right in our home. I then start obedience training around 5 weeks of age. By 7 weeks they are introduced to the idea of housebreaking and the kennel and sleeping in the kennel at night so that my families have success with kennel training from the day the pups are brought home.
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our Dachshund puppies are standard size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our Dachshund puppies have wirehaired coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Dachshund puppies are wild boar. Labrador Retriever 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.
Eli
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Alexie
Alexie 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 $350 non-refundable deposit and between $1,650 - $2,150 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes AKC registration, microchip with lifetime registration, 1st round of vaccines and deworming, 24-month health guarantee, genetic testing and certifications on the parents, puppy kit. The deposit is non-refundable. Deposit is good for 1 year. You are able to move your deposit to another litter.”
Contract & health guarantee
Alexie 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 Alexie 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 Alexie directly.
Three Lakes Labs & WHDs 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
Dachshund
Caiman, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Caiman
Caiman is 60lbs and 22” at the withers. He is fast, flashy and has drive for days. He is a team player, extremely handler focused and easy to train. He is all work all day.
Caiman is a proven producer of hunting/sport dogs and active family companions!
Nixie, mom
Dachshund
About Nixie
Nixie is a female Dachshund. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Alexie decided to make her part of their program. Alexie 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.
Pebbles, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Pebbles
Pebbles is out of 5xGRHRCH UH GMPR Blackpowder's Blazing Red Flame MH MNH QAA HOF (UH HRCH CP Treddolphin Blazing Red SH x UH HRCH Black Powder's Takealine Echo) and our foundation female HR CHSD Three Lakes Labradors Black Hills Dakota JH DS CGCA CGCU TKI
Pebbles is our first keeper puppy! Pebbles is 22” at the withers and 56lbs. She has a nice coat and thicker build like Kota but is shorter and stocky like Flame. Pebbles is very confident and higher drive but has a nice off switch when we’re out and about.
Kota, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Kota
Kota is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Alexie decided to make her part of their program. Alexie 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.
Blue, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Blue
NWNI SPOTO Three Lakes Labradors ORTS Blue SWN RI CGCA CGCU FDC TKA
Blue is out of HR Goldeneyes Little Chocolate River SH (HRCH Wing Magic’s Shot of Liquid Courage MH x Silver Creeks Road Trip Ginger) and Goldeneyes BCK Full Metal Jacket SH (GMHR HRCH Mountain’s Top Watermarkn’ Woody MH QAA x KCK Coffee’s Lil Susie).
Blue is a rich dark chocolate. He weighs 72 pounds and 24.5” at the withers and has a lean, athletic build.
Blue is a Medical Alert Service Dog; trained to detect changes with heart rate and blood pressure, item retrieval (medication, phone, water), picking up dropped items and mobility support (brace work, guide work, momentum pull, wheelchair pull). Blue has a gentle, calm, docile temperament. He is low energy and soft but loves to work and please his handler. He loves all dogs, kids and people and does well around animals of all walks of life.
Blue is working towards titles in AKC and UKC Nose Work and Tracking.
Kendall, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Kendall
Kendall is a female Labrador Retriever over 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Alexie decided to make her part of their program. Alexie 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.
Rouge, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Rouge
Rouge is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Alexie decided to make her part of their program. Alexie 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.
Darcy, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Darcy
Darcy is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Alexie decided to make her part of their program. Alexie 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.
Gator, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Gator
Gator is a male Labrador Retriever about 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Alexie decided to make him part of their program. Alexie 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.
Vegas, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Vegas
Vegas is a female Labrador Retriever over 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Alexie decided to make her part of their program. Alexie 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
Dachshund
Labrador Retriever
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Three Lakes Labs & WHDs 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 Dachshunds.
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.
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.
Chondrodystrophy (CDDY and IVDD Risk) with or without Chondrodysplasia (CDPA), Dilated Cardiomyopathy 1 (DCM1), Narcolepsy, Dachshund Type, PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy (PRA-crd), Standard Wirehaired Dachshund Type, Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), Dachshund Type
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).