Tobyan Labradors
Meet the breeder
I'm Kristine Y., the breeder behind Tobyan Labradors located in Howell, NJ. We only breed litters when we are looking to add puppies to our breeding and show program. We strive to produce well-rounded, balanced Labrador Retrievers that make exceptional family companions but also have the ability to succeed in a variety of competitive and sporting events.
Q. & A. with Kristine
Why did you start breeding?
Zoey is our first breeding female. Her temperament, drive, structure and soundness make her a wonderful all around Labrador. We wanted to perpetuate the wonderful things about her and started our breeding program. We have several of her daughters from different litters and are looking forward to future generations who have inherited Zoey’s qualities.What makes your program special?
We believe that health and temperament are as important as breeding to the standard. Our early enrichment protocols help to prepare the puppies for their new lives. We are committed to our puppies and our puppy buyers and make ourselves available after purchase to help ensure a successful and fulfilling relationship.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 4
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
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
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Female #2
Went homeFemale
Female #1
Went homeFemale
Male #1
Went homeMale
Male #3
Went homeMale
Male #2
Went homeMale
Female #3
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Kristine
Kristine 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.
Kristine partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 7 weeks old.
"After puppies begin to exhibit personality traits (3-4 weeks), we begin to evaluate. We keep a record on each puppy from the initial ENS that we do with them through the puppy culture protocols leading to about 7 weeks when we do the physical evaluations. By then we have a fairly accurate idea of which puppy each family on our litter list will be offered. All things considered we do ask each family to give us an idea of a few puppies they would be interested in and where possible try to accommodate. "
Price
"All puppies sold on limited AKC registration, first vaccinations, worming and are microchipped."
Contract & health guarantee
Kristine 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 Kristine 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 Kristine directly.
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 Kristine.
Breeder's location
Meet in Howell, NJ
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Trenton Mercer Airport
More about Kristine
Club memberships
Kristine is a member of The Labrador Retriever Club and Mid-Jersey Labrador Retriever Club.
Kristine has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Kristine was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Kristine is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Tobyan Labradors 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
Abby, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Abby
Abby is a female Labrador Retriever about 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kristine decided to make her part of their program. Kristine 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.
Candy, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Candy
Candy is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kristine decided to make her part of their program. Kristine 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.
Zoey, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Zoey
Zoey is a female Labrador Retriever over 10 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kristine decided to make her part of their program. Kristine 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.
Peach, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Peach
Peach is a female Labrador Retriever about 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kristine decided to make her part of their program. Kristine 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
Excellent level
Tobyan Labradors 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.
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.
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).
