I'm the breeder behind B.E.S.T. Service Dogs located in Carmichael, CA. B.E.S.T. Service Dogs is a non-profit organization located in the Sacramento area that breeds Labrador Retriever puppies for service dog organizations. These service dog organizations support children affected by autism and veterans affected by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Q. & A. with Jan
Why did you start breeding?
Having a beautiful wonderful loving well-bred Lab as a pet years ago! I have always loved purebred dogs!
What makes your program special?
Serving the autism and veteran communities with Healthy well-bred Labradors and having success at that.
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.
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Boy 6
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Jan
Jan 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
Puppies from Jan are $3,000 and include a non-refundable deposit of $500.
“All puppies are the same price regardless of color or sex. Deposits are non- refundable unless we are unable to present you with the gender/color you desire. An option is to place that deposit on a future litter if you chose.”
Contract & health guarantee
Jan 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 Jan 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 Jan directly.
B.E.S.T. Service Dogs 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
Tucker, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Tucker
Tucker is a gentle fun dog that loves to play and loves to be with people.
Joy, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Joy
Joy is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jan decided to make her part of their program. Jan 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.
Raven, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Raven
Raven is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jan decided to make her part of their program. Jan 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
B.E.S.T. Service Dogs 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 (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.
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).