Willow run farm’s Labrador Retrievers
Meet the breeder
I'm Heather C., the breeder behind Willow run farm’s Labrador Retrievers located in Smyrna, DE. The dogs in our small breeding program are well-trained and socialized, with an emphasis in service dog work We only breed dogs great temperaments. That produce amazing, well-rounded puppies. Our goal is to produce healthy, versatile pups who will make wonderful additions to their forever families.
Q. & A. with Heather
Why did you start breeding?
I have a passion to produce well rounded and well bred dogs that excel in both a working home or as your family’s best friendWhat makes your program special?
Both our Active breeding Labradors are working service dogs Our stud Bodhi is a Mobility service dog for my husband who is a T-12 paraplegicWhat are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include 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 Heather
Heather 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
“The prices include first shots and worming first vet check AKC registration. A puppy to go home bag including a weeks worth of food to get started. well socialized rounded puppy’s. Non refundable unless we can not provide the puppy you reserved.”
Contract & health guarantee
Heather 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 Heather 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 Heather 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
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Heather.
Breeder's location
Meet in Smyrna, DE
102 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Flexible meeting point
Heather can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Heather
Heather has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Heather was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Heather is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Willow run farm’s Labrador 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 dogs
Maggie, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Maggie
Working service dog Specializing in deep pressure and PTSD Panic diversion therapies
Uploaded health tests
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Bodhi, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Bodhi
Bodhi is a male Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Heather decided to make him part of their program. Heather 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.
Uploaded health tests
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Parent health testing
Great level
Willow run farm’s Labrador 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.
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.
Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), 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).
