Winterwynd Labradors
- Meridian, ID
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Meet the breeder
I'm Vicki L., the breeder behind Winterwynd Labradors located in Meridian, ID. We actively compete at dog shows and Labrador specialty shows, where we have been very successful. Most of our puppies are sold as valued family members, so temperament, trainability, health, and longevity are top priorities. We raise puppies in our home and socialize them extensively.
Q. & A. with Vicki
Why did you start breeding?
I bred my first litter in 2001. My goal was to produce dogs that could excel as companions, show dogs, and performance dogs (obedience, hunt tests). I breed about one litter per year that is carefully planned and raised. I always intend to keep one of the puppies for my own program, so I take a lot of care with each litter.What makes your program special?
Quality over quantity, each breeding is very intentional. Every litter is raised in my home from beginning to end, resulting in puppies that are handled a LOT and are very people oriented, responsive, socialized, and have good progress toward housebreaking and sleeping through the night when they go home.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.
Green Collar
Went homeMale
Blue collar Black Male
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Vicki
Vicki 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.
Vicki partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 8 weeks old.
“I match puppies to families when it it close to time for them to go to their new homes. Personalities develop over time and the matching process is a conversation. There may be a couple of puppies we think would be a great match for a specific puppy and we will make a recommendation.”
Price
“Puppies are socialized, raised in our home, written health guarantee, vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped (registration pre-paid), AKC registered (pre-paid).”
Contract & health guarantee
Vicki 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 Vicki 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 Vicki 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
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Initial potty training
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Vicki.
Breeder's location
Meet in Meridian, ID
5166 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Boise Airport (Boise Air Terminal) (Gowen Field)
5165 miles away
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Meet in Spokane, WA
4960 miles away
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More about Vicki
Club memberships
Vicki is a member of Puget Sound Labrador Retriever Association and Labrador Retriever Club, Inc..
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Judge, AKC Breeder of Merit.
Vicki has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 month
Vicki was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Vicki is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Winterwynd 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
Piper, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Piper
Piper is a female Labrador Retriever almost 7 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Vicki decided to make her part of their program. Vicki 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.
Good health testing
D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +2 more.
Covey, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Covey
Covey is a male Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Vicki decided to make him part of their program. Vicki 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
Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), +4 more.
Truffle, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Truffle
Truffle is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Vicki decided to make her part of their program. Vicki 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.
Juice, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Juice
Juice is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Vicki decided to make her part of their program. Vicki 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.
Tally, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Tally
Tally is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Vicki decided to make her part of their program. Vicki 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.
Cobalt, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Cobalt
Cobalt is a male Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Vicki decided to make him part of their program. Vicki 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
Winterwynd 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 Examination (rDVM, not 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 (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.
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.
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).
