Barefoot Kennels, LLC
- Conover, NC
Meet the breeder
I'm Courtney B., the breeder behind Barefoot Kennels, LLC located in Conover, NC. Our dogs are bred for structure, health, temperament, and ability. We strive to produce beautiful and versatile sport and/or family dogs. We are dedicated to always having responsible policies when it comes to breeding, training, and homing our pups.
Q. & A. with Courtney
What makes your program special?
Our dogs (adults and puppies) are raised in our home and we do not use any sort of outdoor kennels. We live a very “family style” life with our dogs and we wouldn’t have it any other way. We spend so much time with them between outdoor adventures, training sessions, sporting events, or just hanging out on the couch. ❤️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.
Finley
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 6
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Harbor
Went homeFemale
Blackberry
Went homeFemale
Pumpkin
Went homeMale
Coconut
Went homeMale
Pecan
Went homeFemale
Blueberry
Went homeMale
Strawberry
Went homeFemale
Lemon
Went homeFemale
Cherry
Went homeFemale
Irish
Went homeMale
Espresso
Went homeFemale
Latte
Went homeFemale
Lungo
Went homeMale
Doppio
Went homeMale
Cappuccino
Went homeFemale
Galão
Went homeMale
Mocha
Went homeFemale
Guava
Went homeFemale
Apricot
Went homeFemale
Banana
Went homeMale
Kiwi
Went homeMale
Mango
Went homeFemale
Apple
Went homeMale
Clementine
Went homeFemale
Orange
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Courtney
Courtney 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
"Includes limited AKC registration, early socialization, 30 month health guarantee, ENS/ESI, potty/crate training, early training, all routine vet care while pups are in our home, go home bag, etc. Deposits are non-refundable, but they can be transferred to a future litter if something happens and you can no longer get a puppy from your desired litter."
Contract & health guarantee
Courtney 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 Courtney 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 Courtney 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
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Toys
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Food & treats
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Courtney.
Breeder's location
Meet in Conover, NC
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Charlotte Douglas Airport
More about Courtney
Certifications & recognitions
Avidog, Badass Breeder Program, Puppy Culture Breeder.
Courtney has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Courtney was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Courtney is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Barefoot Kennels, LLC 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
Dakotah, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Dakotah
Dakotah is a female Labrador Retriever almost 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Courtney decided to make her part of their program. Courtney 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.
Cider, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Cider
Cider is a female Labrador Retriever over 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Courtney decided to make her part of their program. Courtney 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.
Great health testing
Hyperuricosuria (HUU), OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, +15 more.
Cardi, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Cardi
Cardi is a female Labrador Retriever about 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Courtney decided to make her part of their program. Courtney 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.
Excellent health testing
Stargardt Disease, Hyperuricosuria (HUU), +13 more.
Indie, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Indie
Indie (formerly Hope) recently joined our pack a few months ago and she’s been such a wonderful addition. She is such a joy to have in the house, always carrying her favorite toys around. We’re so lucky this girl is ours!
Great health testing
Full Embark Panel, OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, +8 more.
Audi, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Audi
Audi is a Ukraine import with the best personality. He is very much a ladies man and is always by my side in the house. We have been extremely impressed with how well he has meshed with the other dogs in our pack seeing that we got him right at 2 years old. Audi has a nice drive to retrieve, is environmentally stable, and has a wonderful off switch at home and when needed in public. He goes to sporting events, trails, breweries/patios, and pet friendly stores frequently and he never ceases to amaze me at how he takes everything in stride. Audi is currently at hunt training with Chris Bass in SC to achieve his Junior Hunter (JH) title and will likely pursue his Senior Hunter (SH) title after. He has produced service and therapy dogs (still in training as they are under a year old), hunting dogs, and wonderful family pets. His puppies have gorgeous conformation, temperament, and drive.
Uploaded health tests
Elliptocytosis, Alexander Disease, +20 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Barefoot Kennels, LLC 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 (Preliminary), Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered), 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 (Preliminary), Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered), 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 , 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, Stargardt Disease, Copper Toxicosis, Labrador Retriever Type, 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Courtney to bring home their puppies.
Margaret E.
Verified owner · June 2023
+4Courtney made an excellent pick for us. Titan is confident and brave and we could not have received a better puppers!
Carl S.
Verified owner · Nov. 2022
Courtney is amazing. Excellent experience. Extremely polite and professional, she was always quick to respond and made the entire process feel seamless. Cant speak highly enough about Barefoot!
