I'm Gina W., the breeder behind Wages Labs located in Murrysville, PA. I love being a breeder. It's so fulfilling to see the positive effect that a beloved, furry companion can have on his or her family. I strive to produce quality puppies for families that are structurally sound, healthy, intuitive, and have wonderful temperaments. I love matching healthy, happy puppies with loving families.
Q. & A. with Gina
Why did you start breeding?
I had always wanted a Labrador. I never planned on breeding, but we were given a Labrador and decided to try it once and see how things went. 10 years and a lot of things I learned later, I am still at it. It has been an absolute joy of a journey, and I am so happy to be able to share these wonderful dogs with other loving families and individuals.
What makes your program special?
I spend a lot of time with the puppies. I usually sleep in the whelping box with mom and the puppies for the first few days. Then I sleep in a bed beside the whelping box for the first 2-3 weeks. Once the puppies are old enough, I take them to the living quarters of the house or outside every day. I work to get them used to different surfaces and noises, as well as being handled and around people.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Calypso
Went home
Female
Stormy
Went home
Female
Siren
Went home
Female
Ariel
Went home
Female
Pelican
Went home
Female
Harbor
Went home
Female
Anchor
Went home
Male
Scuttle
Went home
Male
Reef
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Gina
Gina 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 non-refundable deposit and between $1,600 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes a hip/health guarantee, vet check, first shots, and AKC paperwork, microchip, Snuggle Puppy &. All of the puppies are sold for the same price regardless of color and size. Puppies that are with me longer than 3 weeks will be move.”
Contract & health guarantee
Gina 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 Gina 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 Gina directly.
Wages Labs 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
Aravis, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Aravis
Aravis loves to hunt, participate in ScentWork. She has titles in Trick Dog, ScentWork and Hunt tests as well as obedience. She loves people and snuggling the best!
Aravis, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Aravis
Aravis is a male Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Gina decided to make him part of their program. Gina 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.
Jade, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Jade
Jade is my heart dog. She will do anything I ask of her. She has her Advanced Title in Scent work and is one leg away from her Excellent title. She also has her Canine Good Citizenship title and Trick Dog Novice Title. She loves to swim and kayak with me. She is an all-round great dog with an easy-going manner. She loves to give kisses.
Captain, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Captain
Captain LOVES people and animals of all sizes. He has never met a stranger. He is a beautiful boy with a beautiful heart.
Mae, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Mae
Mae is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Gina decided to make her part of their program. Gina 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
Excellent level
Wages Labs 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.
Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK), 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).