Warlow Labradors
Meet the breeder
I'm Melanie W., the breeder behind Warlow Labradors located in Auburn, CA. I love the Labrador Retriever breed. My dogs are AKC, champion bloodlines, raised in loving home, handled from birth, started with basics (potty training and bite inhibition). I do everything I can to ensure I am providing you with the healthiest, happiest dog.
Q. & A. with Melanie
Why did you start breeding?
In 2014, we purchased a high-quality, well-bred AKC female yellow Lab with champion lines and we completed the necessary X-rays and other health tests/exams under strict guidance/mentorship of our long-time breeder.What makes your program special?
Small, home-based, pups handled from birth with lots of TLC; early training with an emphasis on potty training and bite inhibition. We enjoy keeping in touch with new families and watching pups grow up into happy, healthy, loving dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are yellow. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Melanie
Melanie 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 $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“All puppies will have their 8-week vet visit (health clearances, first vaccination, deworming, microchip) and will come registered with the AKC.”
Contract & health guarantee
Melanie 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 Melanie 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 Melanie 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
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 Melanie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Auburn, CA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Sacramento Airport
More about Melanie
Melanie has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Melanie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Melanie’s links
Melanie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Warlow 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
Daisy, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Daisy
Daisy is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melanie decided to make her part of their program. Melanie 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
Warlow 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.
Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd)
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).
