Turtle Creek Labradors
Meet the breeder
I'm Sandra R., the breeder behind Turtle Creek Labradors located in Celina, OH. Turtle Creek Kennels is a small quality breeding kennel for Labrador Retrievers. We are located in a rural area . As I do not receive my messages from good dog, please call We breed for health, temperament, and beauty. All of our breeding dogs are AKC registered with hip and elbow clearances as well as clearances done through DNA analysis.
Q. & A. with Sandra
Why did you start breeding?
We have a deep love for the Labrador Retriever. We wanted to take our love and put it toward the betterment of the breed. We are dedicated to responsibly producing the highest-quality Labradors.What makes your program special?
We have been breeding for over 20 years. We have gained priceless knowledge and experience over the years and continue to improve with each and every litter.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.
Getting a puppy from Sandra
Sandra 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
“If your puppy of choice is not available after 2 litters, we will refund the deposit.”
Contract & health guarantee
Sandra 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 Sandra 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 Sandra 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 Sandra.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Celina, OH
4275 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at John Glenn Columbus Airport
4237 miles away
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More about Sandra
Sandra has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Sandra was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Sandra is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Turtle Creek 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
Olive, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Olive
Olive is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sandra decided to make her part of their program. Sandra 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.
Noble, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Noble
Noble is a male Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Sandra decided to make him part of their program. Sandra 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
Good level
Turtle Creek 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 (Preliminary)
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 (Preliminary)
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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), 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).
