I'm Chelsey K., the breeder behind U.P. Labradors located in Moran, MI. We always strive to improve the breed and to keep up with health testing to ensure that our dogs and puppies are healthy. Our dogs live in our home and are loved members of our family.
Q. & A. with Chelsey
Why did you start breeding?
My husband and I got our first lab Nelli 4 years ago and fell in love with the breed. When she matured and we saw more of her personality and how good she was with our kids, we wanted to provide other families with a puppy like her, such a calm and patient temperament.
What makes your program special?
We feel that health is just as important as temperament so we make sure any and all dogs that we use for breeding are health tested and clear of any diseases that the breed is common to have. We also feel that temperament is important so we only pair females with males that have the same traits producing puppies perfect for families.
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.
Getting a puppy from Chelsey
Chelsey 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 $500 refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes a $500 deposit. The price is dependent upon the litter. This is based off of pedigree and parent titles. $500 non-refundable deposit. The deposit is transferrable to other litters if needed.”
Contract & health guarantee
Chelsey 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 Chelsey 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 Chelsey directly.
U.P. 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
All breeds
Labrador Retriever
Golden Retriever
Pearl, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Pearl
Pearl is a female Labrador Retriever about 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Chelsey decided to make her part of their program. Chelsey 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.
Ruth, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Ruth
Ruth is a female Labrador Retriever about 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Chelsey decided to make her part of their program. Chelsey 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.
Moxxy, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Moxxy
Moxxy is a female Labrador Retriever about 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Chelsey decided to make her part of their program. Chelsey 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.
Winnie, mom
Golden Retriever
About Winnie
Winnie is a female Golden Retriever almost 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Chelsey decided to make her part of their program. Chelsey 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.
Delta, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Delta
Delta is a female Labrador Retriever about 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Chelsey decided to make her part of their program. Chelsey 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.
Olive, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Olive
Olive is a female Labrador Retriever over 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Chelsey decided to make her part of their program. Chelsey 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.
Nelli, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Nelli
Nelli is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Chelsey decided to make her part of their program. Chelsey 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
U.P. 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.
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).