I'm the breeder behind Gunpowder & Lead Labradors located in Cameron, TX. We offer exceptional Labs that excel as family companions AND as hunters! We breed both to provide families with loving and capable companions and to improve upon our dogs' fantastic traits with each generation. We hope to preserve this breed's wonderful traits and offer awesome dual-purpose dogs.
About Tati
Our names are Tati ( Pronounced toddy)& Ian. We have a passion for hunting & loving animals. Our family owns a taxidermist business. We are very active outdoors and love being able to do activities that involve our dogs.
What makes Tati’s program special
Our program is special and stands out from the rest because there’s not many breeders that are die hard hunters but also understand the important aspects of the Labrador retrievers standard. We breed for show lines that have the qualities of a great family dog, correct conformation for the ring, and active drive for the field.
Tati is a member of 2 clubs
Heart Of Texas Labrador Retriever Club, Central California Labrador Retriever Club
Tati’s certifications & recognitions
Volhards Aptitude Test, OFA, ESI, Ens, Rules of 7 , AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., Puppy Culture Breeder
Tati 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. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. 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.
Puppy prices range from $2,500 - $3,500 and include a non-refundable deposit of $500.
“This price includes: AKC LIMITED registration, current vaccinations & deworming, raised on puppy culture, microchipped with AKC reunite. * PRICE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANYTIME*. We do not charge based off of color or gender. $500 is credited towards your $2500 purchase price. We require a deposit to be submitted along with your application for a waitlist.”
Tati 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 Tati 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 Tati directly.
Tati offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
Work with a trusted flight nanny or transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.
Why Tati started breeding
I ( Tati) always have had an outrageous amount of love for animals. I’ve always dreamed about being a veterinarian. After loosing a few of my pets I decided I couldn’t be a person to put down someone else’s animal. I have always loved the Labrador retriever and after researching for many years I decided I wanted to make families happy with a well bred & healthy family member rather than taking one
Tati has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Tati was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Tati’s program includes three colors
Tati’s Labrador Retriever puppies include yellow, chocolate, and black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Gunpowder & Lead Labradors meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Labrador Retriever
Excellent level
Gunpowder & Lead 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 (Preliminary), 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.
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).