Western Valley Retrievers
- Hornell, NY
Meet the breeder
I'm Caleb B., the breeder behind Western Valley Retrievers located in Hornell, NY. Our dogs are bred for health and temperament with a focus on athleticism and intelligence. We strive for a true dual purpose Labrador true to its roots, able to work a long day in the field and come home and be the greatest companion for the whole family.
Q. & A. with Caleb
Why did you start breeding?
My wife and I had thought about breeding and when we got our first lab after we got married, we really felt she truly encompassed everything a Labrador should be and we decided she would be the foundation of breeding!What makes your program special?
Our breeding program is special because our dogs are raised right in our home with our family.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black, chocolate, 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 Caleb
Caleb 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.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Caleb partners with them to find the best puppy match.
“We try to match our puppies best fit your color, gender, and personality preferences.”
Price
“The price includes an optional deposit to secure your pick in the litter, first round of vaccinations, multiple dewormings, and AKC paperwork. The deposit secures your pick in the litter, not a specific puppy. The deposit also counts towards the final sale price.”
Contract & health guarantee
Caleb 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 Caleb 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 Caleb 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
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- AKC registration
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Caleb.
Breeder's location
Meet in Hornell, NY
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Rochester Airport
More about Caleb
Caleb has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Caleb was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Caleb is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Western Valley Retrievers 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 health testing
Great level
Western Valley Retrievers 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.
Vet Wellness Exam
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.
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).
