West Wood Farms
- Birmingham, AL
Meet the breeder
I'm Bart W., the breeder behind West Wood Farms located in Birmingham, AL. Our labs above everything need to show a biddable, sweet outgoing temperament. We compete in obedience, show, and hunt tests. Our labs embody the AKC accepted standard, and we continue to breed beautiful labs with "gentle ways, intelligence and adaptability to make him an ideal dog.".
Q. & A. with Bart
Why did you start breeding?
My first purebred black lab ("Champ") was purchased as a sophomore in college. My second black lab "Bear" put the "itch' in me to breed. Before I got married and started med school I purchased my first chocolate bitch "Lady" out of Mount Kennels and the famed Shamrock Acres line to start our journey down the road of breeding.What makes your program special?
We are very selective in our breeding program to choose genetically healthy labs that demonstrate temperament first then performance, obedience, and conformation. We have no more than two litters a year and began early development with social and retrieving skills. We offer great pet quality labs on limited AKC reg. and only full AKC registration to approved breeders and select show homes.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.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Blue
Went homeMale
Red collar
Went homeMale
Chartreuse
Went homeMale
Green
Went homeMale
Rust collar
Went homeFemale
Yellow
Went homeMale
Purple
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Bart
Bart 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
“Price includes a health guarantee, micro chip. Deposit held for first/second choice sex/color. If we cannot provide a pup we issue a refund or hold for the next litter. Once we have a pup/contract the deposit is applied to the balance.”
Contract & health guarantee
Bart 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 Bart 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 Bart 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
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
- Basic obedience & manners
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Bart.
Breeder's location
Meet in Birmingham, AL
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Birmingham–Shuttlesworth Airport
Flexible meeting point
Bart can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Bart
Club memberships
Bart is a member of The Labrador Retriever Club.
Bart has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Bart was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Bart is a trusted Good Dog breeder
West Wood Farms 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
Litter and program updates
Bart W.
Litter update on 03 July 2025 •We have a yellow female and two black males available.
Hatch and Rivers's litter
Bart W.
Litter update on 01 July 2025 •Eyes are open and the wrestling has begun. Pups will be 3 weeks Thursday.
Hatch and Rivers's litter
Parent dogs
Rivers, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Rivers
Rivers is a people pleaser that wants to be with you. She has great athleticism with excellent retrieving skills. Her beautiful face matches her desire to learn. We recently decided to enter her into the show. She is champion pointed with very limited outings and we intend to finish her championship after her current litter.
Excellent health testing
D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), +5 more.
Hatch, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Hatch
Hatch is a lover and is quick to show affection. He adheres to the Labrador standard in that he is conformationally sound, proven retriever, biddable, and a sweet demeanor with great expressive eyes to match his beautiful head. Hatch is No. 14 in breed history as a GCH/MH.
Excellent health testing
D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), +5 more.
Parent health testing
Great level
West Wood Farms 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 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).
