Top Gun Retrieverz
Meet the breeder
I'm Justin H., the breeder behind Top Gun Retrieverz located in Rigby, ID. Our goal here at top Gun Retrieverz is to breed the highest quality Labrador Retriever puppies possible. Starting with health clearances all of our dogs have Hips and elbows certified with the OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) also have certified eyes with the OFA and also checked and cleared for inheritable diseases prevalent in labs such as EIC (Exercise Induced Collapse), and CNM (Centronuclear Myopathy).
Q. & A. with Justin
Why did you start breeding?
In the fall of 1996, a neighbor invited me to go duck hunting with him and his trusty black lab named Doc who was his field trial dog, and I jumped at the opportunity. A little while into the hunt on the snake river in southeastern Idaho a flock of mallards came cupped into the decoys, in my first attempt, I dropped a Hen Mallard. Tom stood up and firmly said "DOC". Doc quickly jumped into the icy river and retrieved the bird returning to Toms side and delivering the bird to his hand. I was sold, I instantly wanted a dog of my own and I wanted to absorb as much knowledge as possible to train my dog to this level. Within a few months, I had my own dog, Duke. I found any and all training material I could find and began the journey of training and sculpting my own dog until I had a dog to be proud of. Duke and I spent the next 9 years together hunting every bird we could find as often as we could. Several years later after Duke has passed away I decided I would like to get another dog, and I got another male black lab named Gunnar, after remembering how much I enjoyed training dogs I decided to get a second dog and then another and another, and here we are now training and running these dogs in hunt tests and field trials and spending too much time and money on this crazy hobby and having a blast.What makes your program special?
We look for dogs that come from the absolute best pedigrees in the country ensuring these dogs will perform in any venue and excel in the hunting blind. We also run our dogs in hunt tests and field trials attaining titles to show they are still carrying on the great genetics from the stock they came from.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black and yellow. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Justin
Justin 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 $250 refundable deposit and between $250 - $950 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Prices will vary depending on the dogs titles and the quality of the breeding. Deposits are non refundable but may be applied to other breeding's.”
Contract & health guarantee
Justin 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 Justin 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 Justin 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 Justin.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Rigby, ID
5038 miles away
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More about Justin
Club memberships
Justin is a member of Eastern Idaho Retriever Club.
Justin has been a member of Good Dog for over 6 years
Justin was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Justin is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Top Gun Retrieverz 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
Cougar, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Cougar
Cougar is a male Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Justin decided to make him part of their program. Justin 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.
Breeze, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Breeze
Breeze is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Justin decided to make her part of their program. Justin 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
Great level
Top Gun Retrieverz 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.
Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC)
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).
