Handy Hill Labradors

Raised by Stephanie V.

Certified Breeder of Labrador Retrievers

  • Certified Good Dog Breeder

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Handy Hill Labradors located in Massachusetts. We take great care planning each litter to ensure we are producing puppies that are exemplary representations of the breed. It is our passion to breed these incredible dogs and help ensure the future of the Labrador Retriever. Let's see if we have the perfect puppy for you!

No available puppies

This breeder has no available puppies at the moment.

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Getting a puppy from Stephanie

Stephanie 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.

Price

Please contact the breeder to get more information about pricing.

Contract and health guarantee

Stephanie 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 Stephanie 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 Stephanie directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

Puppies are well socialized on a daily basis.

Puppy health practices

First vaccines Wormed weekly. Microchipped. Full vet exam.

Extras

Your puppy may come with extra benefits, like a small bag of food or a toy carrying the scent of their littermates. While Handy Hill Labradors hasn’t shared specifics yet, we encourage you to reach out directly to learn what thoughtful extras they may include to help your puppy transition comfortably into their new home.

Bringing your puppy home

Stephanie offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.

Pick up your puppy in Massachusetts or nearby

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.

More about Stephanie

  • Stephanie has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years

    Stephanie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Stephanie’s program includes three colors

    Stephanie’s Labrador Retriever puppies include chocolate, yellow, and black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

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Stephanie is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Handy Hill 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 health testing

Labrador Retriever

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Handy Hill 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 Dysplasia (Preliminary)

    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 Dysplasia (Preliminary)

    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.

  • PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 1 (PRA-crd1), PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK), Copper Toxicosis, Labrador Retriever Type, Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM)

    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).