SilverWater Labs

Raised by Danette N.

Certified Breeder of Labrador Retrievers and Dilute Retrievers

  • Certified Good Dog Breeder

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind SilverWater Labs located in Swanton, OH. Family breeder. Our dogs are our family pets. None of our dogs live in kennels, we rotate them into the house at different times.

Danette’s experience

  • About Danette

    I was a stay at home mom for 20 years and now I am a stay at home doggie mom.

  • What makes Danette’s program special

    We do not have dogs in kennels 24/7, we believe that Labs are family dogs and they should be raised that way so we rotate since we can't have them all in the house at once.

Getting a puppy from Danette

Danette 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 $1,000 - $1,500 and include a deposit of $200.

“Varies with color. Puppy deposit is refundable or transferrable if we dont have what you wanted. Non refundable if pups have been born.”

Contract and health guarantee

Danette 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 Danette 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 Danette directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

My family has contact and plays with them once they are old enough. I also have students from the local middle school come play with them as part of there community service hours. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Socialized with Children, Socialized with Other Animals, Sound Stimulation, Touch Desensitization, Toys, e.g. Ball, Chew, e.g. Bone, and Scents.

Puppy health practices

They get their 1st vaccine at 6 weeks, wormed at least 3 times, a fecal exam done the week they go home, and a vet check before they go.

Extras

We send our puppies home with AKC Registration, Food Starter Bag, Microchip, Blanket with Littermates' and Mom's scents, and Bone.

Bringing your puppy home

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

Pick up your puppy in Swanton, 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 flight nanny or transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.

More about Danette

  • Why Danette started breeding

    My in-laws bred Labs and I feel in love with the breed.

  • Danette has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years

    Danette was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.

  • Danette’s program includes seven colors

    Danette’s Labrador Retriever puppies include yellow, black, and chocolate. Danette’s Dilute Retriever puppies include fox red, charcoal, silver, and champagne. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

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Danette is a trusted Good Dog breeder

SilverWater 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 Danette's parent dogs

All breeds

Labrador Retriever

Dilute Retriever

Parent health testing

Dilute Retriever

Labrador Retriever

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

SilverWater 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 Dilute 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.

  • Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd)

    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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