I'm the breeder behind Reeds Sunset Acres located in Burt, MI. We treat our dogs and puppies like family, and we give each pup all the loving care that we can to prepare them for their forever homes. We are proud of our program and look forward to helping you find your next furry family member!
About Heather
We are a family that enjoys raising animals. We have grown up with Labradors Retrievers our whole life. Starting back in 1983. As a family we breed and raised our first litter of puppies in 2008. Then our family moved to a new home with 50 acres and a pond in 2009. In 2011 we started showing and breeding rabbits and cavys around Michigan and nationally and Labs were just family pets.
What makes Heather’s program special
In our breeding program we make sure that we are breeding intelligence, good temperament and great health. We genetic test all our breeding dogs for the most common hereditary diseases and complete OFA. Puppies are raised in our house with us till 4 weeks and go to larger pen and brought in the house, taken for walks, learn to follow, swim(summer only) and socialize with different people.
Boy 1
Male • Went Home Dec. 21, 2024
Labrador Retriever
Girl 2
Female • Went Home Dec. 21, 2024
Labrador Retriever
Boy 4
Male • Went Home Dec. 21, 2024
Labrador Retriever
Boy 3
Male • Went Home Dec. 21, 2024
Labrador Retriever
Boy 5
Male • Went Home Dec. 21, 2024
Labrador Retriever
Boy 6
Male • Went Home Dec. 21, 2024
Labrador Retriever
Boy 2
Male • Went Home Dec. 21, 2024
Labrador Retriever
Girl 1
Female • Went Home Dec. 21, 2024
Labrador Retriever
Girl 3
Female • Went Home Feb. 28, 2024
Labrador Retriever
Boy 5
Male • Went Home Feb. 28, 2024
Labrador Retriever
Boy 4
Male • Went Home Feb. 28, 2024
Labrador Retriever
Boy 3
Male • Went Home Feb. 28, 2024
Labrador Retriever
White
Male • Went Home July 7, 2023
Labrador Retriever
Girl 2
Female • Went Home Feb. 13, 2022
Labrador Retriever
Girl 1
Female • Went Home Feb. 13, 2022
Labrador Retriever
Boy 3
Male • Went Home Feb. 13, 2022
Labrador Retriever
Boy 5
Male • Went Home Feb. 13, 2022
Labrador Retriever
Boy 1
Male • Went Home Feb. 13, 2022
Labrador Retriever
Girl 3
Female • Went Home Feb. 13, 2022
Labrador Retriever
Boy 6
Male • Went Home Feb. 13, 2022
Labrador Retriever
Boy 2
Male • Went Home Feb. 13, 2022
Labrador Retriever
Boy 4
Male • Went Home Feb. 13, 2022
Labrador Retriever
Boy 7
Male • Went Home Feb. 13, 2022
Labrador Retriever
Newborn Labrador Retrievers from Rogue and Remi
Born Oct. 2024. Ready Dec. 21, 2024
Newborn Labrador Retrievers from Rogue and Remi
Born Oct. 2024
Ready Dec. 21, 2024
Heather R.
Playing outside
Heather 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 $1,500 and include a non-refundable deposit of $200.
“Will be up todate on vacs, dewormered, dew claws removed & microchipped 2 year hip/elbow & life time guarantee against hereditary disease we test against- see full contract for details. . Puppies are not picked out till pick up day. Order of your deposit determines your pick of puppies. A personal time will be given to you and your family to come and choose your pup and take home.”
Heather 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 Heather 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 Heather directly.
Puppies are in our home with other adult dogs. They will be taken out in snow , water in summer, animals around our farm, tractors and all kinds of stimuli. They will have carate training started as a group. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Potty pads in the winter and taken outside in the summer, Volhard Testing, Leash Training, Car Rides, crate training, Various Surfaces , Strangers, Chew, e.g. Bone, Toys, e.g. Ball, Socialized with Other Animals, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Children, children, Water Introduction, Initiate No-Bite Training, Touch, pets, and kisses are encouraged during human socialization., Recall training, We litter train our puppies by 4 weeks which makes crate training very easy., We introduce collar and leash training, We begin potty training along with crate training & believe the two go hand in hand., We start house training, We start crate training, Three toys for chewing, kongs, nylabones and real bones, drop it, neural stimulation, Dog door, Potty training in good weather., Basic manners, Potty training, crate training, Sit Command, "No" Biting or Chewing, and Leash Walking.
Puppies are vet checked at 2 days and dew claws removed. At 6 weeks vet checked and vacation. Dewormed at 1 week and every 2 weeks after that.
We send our puppies home with Puppy starter kit, Dew claws removed, Our puppies are all sent home with welcome home bags and information. , Vaccinations, Puppy Leash, Puppy Collar, Microchip, Food Starter Bag, and Certificate of Health.
Heather 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 transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.
Why Heather started breeding
As a child my mom breed puppies so it was something I was around. In 2008 we started breeding Labs we had one litter then had difficulty getting a second litter and stopped breeding. In 2017 we decided to start breeding again due to having a quality female. This is when we met Steve Karp from Mi Elite Labs and he has been mentoring us & allowing us to use his Males for our breeding program.
Heather is a Preferred Good Dog Breeder
Preferred Breeders are recognized for their quick replies and exceptional buyer support.
Heather has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
Heather was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Heather’s program includes two colors
Heather’s Labrador Retriever puppies include black and yellow. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Reeds Sunset Acres meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Labrador Retriever
Labrador Retriever
About Rogue
Rogue is a very happy go lucky guy. He has genetic testing though Paw Prints and is clear an everything but carries EIC gene.
Labrador Retriever
About Remi
Remi is a very laid-back lover of a lab. Her hobbies include holding the couch down and waiting for her humans to pet her. Remi is genetically tested via Paw Prints and has a clear on all recommended lab hereditary diseases.
Labrador Retriever
About Lola
Lola is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Heather decided to make her part of their program. Heather 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.
Labrador Retriever
Great level
Reeds Sunset Acres 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.
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).