Silver Lake Labs

Raised by Tom K.

Certified Breeder of Labrador Retrievers

  • Certified Good Dog Breeder

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Silver Lake Labs located in Waterville, MN. My primary focus is to produce dogs with strong working ability, solid temperaments, great health, and sound structure. I am conscious of the overall health, longevity, and genetics of both my breeding dogs and the puppies I produce. My puppies are well-rounded and will excel in any adventure with their new family.

Tom’s experience

  • About Tom

    I am very proud to be breeding these incredible dogs. It is important to me that I am breeding versatile, socialized, and healthy puppies for my buyers to welcome into their homes. I breed for quality over quantity and take pride in what I do and what I aim to achieve as a breeder.

  • What makes Tom’s program special

    I truly admire Labrador Retrievers and am dedicated to looking out for the breed as a whole. I know the health and status of every dog I have bred and am proud of the temperament, conformation, and working drives of my puppies. I can provide extensive knowledge and guidance for any family looking to adopt one of these wonderful dogs.

Getting a puppy from Tom

Tom 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

Please contact the breeder to get more information about pricing.

“Dental care for the dogs.”

Contract and health guarantee

Tom 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 Tom 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 Tom directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

I do my best to begin training my puppies to prepare them for success in their new homes. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Initial House Training, Various Surfaces, Sound Stimulation, Household Desensitization, and Various People.

Puppy health practices

Puppies are dewormed, vaccinated, have dewclaws removed, are microchipped, and receive a veterinary exam prior to going to their forever homes.

Extras

We send our puppies home with Microchip.

Bringing your puppy home

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

Pick up your puppy in Waterville, MN 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.

More about Tom

  • Why Tom started breeding

    I love this breed. My dogs have brought me so much joy and happiness that I wanted to give back to the breed by producing the highest quality dogs and providing them with a wonderful life. My breeding program strives to maintain the unique characteristics of the breed while also placing an emphasis on producing Labradors of superior health, temperament, and working drives.

  • Tom has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years

    Tom was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

Tom is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Silver Lake Labs 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 Tom's parent dogs

All breeds

Labrador Retriever

Parent health testing

Labrador Retriever

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Silver Lake Labs 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.

  • Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), 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).

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