James River Labrador Retrievers and Golden Retrievers

Raised by Steve L.

Certified Breeder of Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers

  • Certified Good Dog Breeder

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind James River Labrador Retrievers and Golden Retrievers located in Toano, VA. Our dogs are bred to produce healthy, sound, and versatile pups. They make excellent hunting companions and family pets. The Lab line is bred for performance in both the Hunt test and the Field Trial game. We breed each litter of puppies with the goal of superior temperament, health, conformation, movement, and the natural ability and drive to hunt. We take great pride in our dogs, and they produce outstanding puppies.

Getting a puppy from Steve

Steve 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

Puppy prices range from $1,500 - $3,500 and include a deposit of $500.

Contract and health guarantee

Steve 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 Steve 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 Steve directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

Certified Good Dog Breeders put a lot of care into raising well-rounded puppies, often focusing on early training and socialization with children and other animals. While James River Labrador Retrievers and Golden Retrievers hasn’t shared details here about their specific practices yet, we encourage you to reach out to learn more about how they prepare their puppies to go home.

Puppy health practices

Certified Good Dog breeders ensure their puppies are healthy and ready for their new homes. Puppies receive the appropriate vaccinations and are dewormed or have a clear fecal exam before they leave. While James River Labrador Retrievers and Golden Retrievers hasn’t shared details about their specific health practices yet, we encourage you to reach out to learn more about how they care for their puppies.

Extras

Your puppy may come with extra benefits, like a small bag of food or a toy carrying the scent of their littermates. While James River Labrador Retrievers and Golden Retrievers 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

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

Pick up your puppy in Toano, VA 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.

Get your puppy dropped off to you

Work with a trusted flight nanny or transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.

More about Steve

Steve is a trusted Good Dog breeder

James River Labrador Retrievers and Golden 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

Meet Steve's parent dogs

All breeds

Golden Retriever

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