Z Bar Labrador Retrievers
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Meet the breeder
I'm Louise H., the breeder behind Z Bar Labrador Retrievers located in Rutland County, VT. We offer top-quality Labradors with a focused program striving to produce healthy puppies that meet the integrity of the breed standard. Our goal is to produce a great representation of the Labrador Retriever and to continue improving the line with each generation. Our passion is poured into every aspect of our breeding program. We truly love our dogs and what we do.
Q. & A. with Louise
Why did you start breeding?
We are dedicated to continuing our phenomenal bloodlines in an effort to provide our Labrador families with loving, healthy, and happy puppies. We are very dedicated to what we do and what we are trying to achieve as breeders. We work with passion, heart, and integrity, and we truly want what's best for the Labrador Retriever line.What makes your program special?
We have high expectations for our puppies and strive to place each one in an enriching and loving home! Our breeding stock is fully healthy and true to the breed standard. At Z Bar Labrador Retrievers, beauty is a given, but producing quality, healthy, and structurally sound dogs is our true goal.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Louise
Louise 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
Contract & health guarantee
Louise 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 Louise 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 Louise 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
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 Louise.
Breeder's location
Meet in Rutland County, VT
386 miles away
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More about Louise
Louise has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Louise was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Louise is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Z Bar 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 health testing
Excellent level
Z Bar 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.
Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), 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).
