Walnut Creek English Labs
- Des Moines, IA
Meet the breeder
I'm Tori P., the breeder behind Walnut Creek English Labs located in Des Moines, IA. We breed quality family pets while holding ourselves to high ethical breeding standards. We take every precaution to ensure the next addition to your family will lead a healthy well adjusted life. Our pups go through ENS (early neurological stimulation) starting at three days. This has made an incredible impact for all our families!
Q. & A. with Tori
Why did you start breeding?
We knew we wanted to breed dogs 10+ years ago. We knew what successful breeding programs operated like from having both grown up with parents competing in that space. Breeding is a 24/7 job twice a year. We reached a point in life we were ready to make the time commitment and took the plunge. It started with a lot of research looking for the right mama and it has transformed into some great relationships with our puppy families!What makes your program special?
Our level of preparedness sets us apart. We use the top team of reproductive vets at ISU vet college. This means in an emergency, we have a room full of hands to protect each life involved. We have an active partnership with our local vet, sanitize with Kennelsol daily, screen our buyers, pellet train, mentor buyers seeking guidance, and communicate clearly and often.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are black. 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.
Mable
Went homeFemale
Loki
Went homeMale
Hammy
Went homeMale
Ozzy
Went homeMale
Ruger
Went homeMale
Sully
Went homeMale
Louie
Went homeMale
Cash
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Tori
Tori has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
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
“This price includes first round of vaccines, deworming, AKC litter registration, dew claw removal and extensive socialization. I do not accept deposits on puppies that are less than a week old. Deposit price goes towards the final purchase price. The deposit secures your puppy and means it is no longer being advertised.”
Contract & health guarantee
Tori 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 Tori 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 Tori 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
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Food & treats
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Tori.
Breeder's location
Meet in Des Moines, IA
4564 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Des Moines Airport
4562 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Tori can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Tori
Club memberships
Tori is a member of AKC.
Tori has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Tori was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Tori’s links
Tori is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Walnut Creek English 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
Waffles, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Waffles
Waffles turned four this June! (2024) She has a nondominant personality with a low prey drive. She comes from a long blood line of high scoring, health tested labs. She lives inside our home year round with her daughter Aurelia (6 months). Waffles is emotionally in tune with her human family and has a sixth sense anytime a car ride opportunity is on the horizon. Waffles has the following health clearances: OFA hips: good OFA eyes: clear OFA: cardio: clear DNA panel: clear of all carrier statuses
Uploaded health tests
Full Embark Panel, OFA Auscultation and Echocardiogram, +2 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Walnut Creek English 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.
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.
Dentition, Brucellosis
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.
Myotubular Myopathy, Labrador Retriever Type, Copper Toxicosis, Labrador Retriever Type, Cone Degeneration, Labrador Retriever Type, 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Tori to bring home their puppies.
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Stacey D.
Verified owner · Oct. 2024
Tori and Walnut Creek English Labs were absolutely wonderful! I received specific information that allowed me to pick the perfect puppy for my family. She sent pictures and video updates almost daily. Tori is extremely knowledgeable about the breed and goes above and beyond with how she raises her puppies until they are able to go home. She is very organized with their records and even sent home plenty of food to get us through a couple of weeks, fresh made treats, and a puppy toy. I would highly recommend one of her puppies!
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Jenny F.
Verified owner · Oct. 2024
Tori was great! She was so communicative throughout the process. She sent almost daily updates and videos, answered all questions promptly and was extremely knowledgeable about puppy development. When we picked her up, she provided plenty of food, puppy paperwork and a large toy with her litter mates scent. Tori and her family provided a great, loving start for the puppies. Mabel is such an affectionate, loving pup around everyone. I couldn’t be happier with or recommend Tori more as a quality breeder for any future litters she may have available.
