Willow Birch Farm
Meet the breeder
I'm Sara B., the breeder behind Willow Birch Farm located in Niota, TN. We breed duel purpose English Labrador Retrievers. We compete with our dogs in various sports and hunt. When not competing or hunting they are busy on our working farm, greeting guests, keeping livestock in order and helping with chores. These are our pets and very much a part of our family.
Q. & A. with Sara
Why did you start breeding?
I grew up raising guide dogs for the blind and eventually moved onto competing in obedience, confirmation, rally, agility, hunting trials, dock diving and various other sports. I wanted a truly multipurpose bred Labrador. I had a very hard time finding exactly what I was looking for, so I decided to gather the best qaulity dogs I could for my program and make that happen. Now I'm sharing them with you!What makes your program special?
We breed only for preservation and breed betterment. Our goal is to produce truly duel purpose dogs. They have the ability to preform in the show ring, in the field, in sports and still be a great family pet.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.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Märzen
Went homeFemale
Dübbel
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Sara
Sara 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
"Deposit is applied to the purchase price."
Contract & health guarantee
Sara 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 Sara 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 Sara directly.
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 Sara.
Breeder's location
Meet in Niota, TN
4518 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at McGhee Tyson Airport
4481 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Sara can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Sara
Certifications & recognitions
Whelping and Medical Intervention Course Completed (AKC), Puppy Culture Breeder, Associate Dog Trainer, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Sara has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
Sara was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Sara’s links
Sara is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Willow Birch Farm 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
Delli, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Delli
Delli is a female Labrador Retriever over 9 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sara decided to make her part of their program. Sara 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
Excellent level
Willow Birch Farm 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.
Full Embark Panel, Copper Toxicosis, Labrador Retriever Type, Copper Toxicosis, Labrador Retriever ATP7A, Animal Genetics Panel, PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), 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).
