Oakley's Ohio Labradors
- Certified Good Dog Breeder
Meet the breeder
I'm the breeder behind Oakley's Ohio Labradors located in Zanesville, OH. We are a country family raising quality fully health-tested Yellow (Dark Fox Red) Labradors. Our dogs are our pride and joy! We are a small, family-run breeding program focusing on quality care and good health. Our puppies are the perfect loving and loyal companions!
Linda’s experience
About Linda
I love Labs/puppies and raise them just as my own before going to their homes at 8-10 weeks.
What makes Linda’s program special
Fulfilments and seeing healthy pups as result of my breeding program.
Linda’s certifications & recognitions
Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, CHIC Certified, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T.
Getting a puppy from Linda
Linda 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 $1,800 - $3,000 and include a non-refundable deposit of $500.
“Limited pricing only. We will consider full registration after your puppy is completely Hip, Elbow, and Embark DNA/genetically tested (with Stargardt and copper-toxicosis testing). All puppies are the same price unless you plan on adding full registration at a later date.”
Contract and health guarantee
Linda 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 Linda 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 Linda directly.
What's included
Enrichment and socialization
Potty training begins at 3 weeks with alfalfa pellet trays and they transition to going outside via dog door at 5 weeks with mama. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Basic manners, Name recognition , Potty training, crate training, Sit Command, Crate Training, "No" Biting or Chewing, Leash Walking, Potty Training, Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other dogs, Scent introduction, Daily handling, Socialized in new places, Socialized with children, Surface & tactile stimulation, Car rides, and Various sounds.
Puppy health practices
*** Parents are completely health tested BEFORE breeding. *****Puppies are Vaccinated, microchipped, wormed, and health checked.
Extras
We send our puppies home with Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent, Registration, Microchip, Basic obedience & manners, Vet records, Food & treats, Toys, Puppy starter kit, and Initial potty training.
Bringing your puppy home
Linda offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
Pick up your puppy in Zanesville, OH 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 transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at a meeting point close to home.
More about Linda
Why Linda started breeding
Had 2 originals as pets.
Linda has been a member of Good Dog for 10 months
Linda was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Linda’s program includes one color
Linda’s Labrador Retriever puppies are yellow. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Linda is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Oakley's Ohio 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
Meet Linda's parent dogs
All breeds
Labrador Retriever
Rip Ryder, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Rip Ryder
Strong, stout Keepsake dark Yellow Fox Red blocky head stud - healthested and ready for Live cover, Artificial Insemination or ship semen to you.
Reba, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Reba
Reba is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Linda decided to make her part of their program. Linda 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
Labrador Retriever
Excellent level
Oakley's Ohio 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.
DNA Disease Panel, 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).