Tripp Labradors
Meet the breeder
I'm Julie T., the breeder behind Tripp Labradors located in Traverse City, MI. We’re so excited to be able to help families experience the longtime loyalty of welcoming a new puppy into their lives! We do our best to breed with total care by primarily focusing on raising healthy, affectionate, and loyal companions. As a result of our efforts, we’re positive our puppies will become perfect family members and add just as much joy to your life as they have ours!
Q. & A. with Julie
Why did you start breeding?
After years of research, combing through pedigree after pedigree, meeting fabulous breeders and mentors, learning how to show and compete in events, it lead me to breeding. I became involved with our local kennel club and my fascination grew.What makes your program special?
Our Labs are fully health tested, CHIC Certified, compete in the ring and in scent trials, and are loved to the moon and back.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.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Orange Girl
Went homeFemale
Blue Boy
Went homeMale
Purple Girl
Went homeFemale
Pink Girl
Went homeFemale
Yellow Girl
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Julie
Julie 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
“Puppies come with AKC papers, bi-weekly deworming, vet check, first round of vaccinations, and a health guarantee. Puppy price reflects extensive OFA testing of our Labradors, vaccinations, socialization & puppy curriculum w/ENS and ESI. We require a $250 "holding fee" to reserve a spot on our waiting list with your choice of sex and color. Holding fee is non-refundable and is applied to your puppy's total. Tripp Labradors has reserved the rights to first pick. The puppy questionnaire can be found on our webpage.”
Contract & health guarantee
Julie 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 Julie 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 Julie 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
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Basic obedience & manners
- Food & treats
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Julie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Traverse City, MI
4117 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Cherry Capital Airport (was Cherry County Airpark)
4117 miles away
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More about Julie
Club memberships
Julie is a member of Grand Traverse Kennel Club.
Certifications & recognitions
President of the Grand Traverse Kennel Club, CHIC Certified.
Julie has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Julie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Julie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Tripp 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
Tucker, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Tucker
Tucker exhibits an incredible passion that is unmatched in the Labrador breed. His enthusiasm for retrieving is endless, whether he’s on solid ground or diving into the water. He can seamlessly switch from high-energy work mode to a relaxed snuggle session. Tuck has done remarkable in AKC Scent Work, achieving his Excellent Title, and is now perfecting his abilities to locate morel mushrooms. He has earned his Canine Good Citizen and Trick Dog certificates. With the striking good looks of an English Lab and the drive of an American, you can't help but fall in love. He is incredibly affectionate and is always eager to please.
Tilley, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Tilley
Brittz Tilley Tally Ho in Traverse CGC TKN, aka Tilley, represents the classic English Labrador Retriever, with her wide head, stocky body, otter tail, gentle eyes, and exceptional temperament. Her pedigree is rich with AKC Champions, featuring strong bloodlines from both the United States and Poland. Tilley, currently Champion pointed, will return to her show career following her litter. She loves to race around on the beach and play fetch with her Jolly ball in the yard. She is also constantly carrying around one of her stuffed toys. A natural mother, she is affectionate and enjoys cuddling. Her nickname, Squishy, comes from her belief that she is a lapdog. She is CHIC Certified, genetic tested through Embark and UC Davis, OFA tested (EXCELLENT Hips/Good Elbows), and has annual cardiac and eye exams done.
Excellent health testing
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, +8 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Tripp 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.
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 , 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.
Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Full Embark Panel, Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome (CMS), Labrador Retriever Type, Copper Toxicosis, Labrador Retriever Type, Copper Toxicosis, Labrador Retriever ATP7A, Stargardt Disease, DNA Disease Panel, 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).
