Northern Oak Labradors
- California
Meet the breeder
I'm Michael R., the breeder behind Northern Oak Labradors located in California. I enjoy showing my dogs, and they are my companions in every adventure. I am invested in Labrador Retrievers and in helping the breed thrive. I do all that I can to give my puppies the best lives, including proper health care, thorough socialization, and finding them each wonderful, loving homes.
Q. & A. with Michael
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.
Getting a puppy from Michael
Michael has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
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
Contract & health guarantee
Michael 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 Michael 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 Michael directly.
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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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Michael.
Breeder's location
Meet in California
More about Michael
Club memberships
Michael is a member of Golden Gate Labrador Retriever Club.
Michael has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Michael was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Michael is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Northern Oak 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 dogs
STELLA, mom
Labrador Retriever
About STELLA
STELLA is a female Labrador Retriever about 7 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Michael decided to make her part of their program. Michael 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.
Uploaded health tests
Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), +8 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Northern Oak 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 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.
D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), DNA Disease Panel
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 Michael to bring home their puppies.
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Felice M.
Verified owner · Apr. 2024
It was a great experience dealing with Michael. My experience of Mike was that he is concerned about his pups and has a wealth of experience that he is willing to share. I recommend you at least give him a call if you are interested a quality pup. Oh, by the way Nalu is doing great. Eats well and loves her treats. Can be a little bit of a handful at times, strong willed but very obedient when corrected. Training is going well...sit, down, stay, leave it and "good crate" we're working on. Her vet checks and shots all went well and she is now 52 lbs., gonna be a big girl. Just a joy to have as part of my family. Thanks Mike.
