I'm the breeder behind Semper Fido Labradors located in Kiel, WI. We offer AKC registered purebred Labrador Retriever puppies with a history of AKC Hunt Titles, time trials, and championship titles. Our dogs are bred for drive, intelligence, and health. Our pedigrees show a history of accomplished and health-tested dogs in the hopes that strong genetics are reproduced from one generation to the next.
Q. & A. with Jonathan
Why did you start breeding?
We wanted to do our part to better the breed. Our breeding program strives to maintain the unique characteristics of the Labrador Retriever while placing an emphasis on producing puppies of superior health, temperament, and athleticism.
What makes your program special?
Our dogs are bred to produce healthy, sound, and versatile pups. Our ultimate goal is to produce athletic and well-structured canines that can excel within various venues and have the ability to be the greatest family companions.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black and chocolate. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Jonathan
Jonathan 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.
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
Puppies from Jonathan are $1,200 and include a refundable deposit of $200.
“The price includes the guarantee, AKC registration, first vaccination, 2 dewormings, puppy health check, and socialization with children and adults. ”
Contract & health guarantee
Jonathan 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 Jonathan 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 Jonathan directly.
Semper Fido 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
Rae, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Rae
Rae is birdy, confident, and determined. It is an amazing combination of natural instincts that has been sewn throughout her bloodline. In the home, Rae is a lover and a very nurturing and attentive mother. Rae loves to cuddle and show affection. Housebreaking was a breeze. Rae has not received any formal training and therefore I have not Titled her, regardless that does not take away from genetics and the natural instincts that she possesses. Rae was whelped by Rangerwoods Kennel by their Dame Ember. Ember earned her AKC Junior Hunt Title and was a Finalist 2022 BDC National Championships Top Gun and Doubles Divisions. Rae was Sired by
BDC SMx2 GMPR HRCH The BLAST’S Red Ryder MH, aka Cowboy.
Benelli, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Benelli
Benelli is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jonathan decided to make her part of their program. Jonathan 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.
Zorro, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Zorro
Zorro is a male Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Jonathan decided to make him part of their program. Jonathan 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Semper Fido 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.