Southern Oak Kennels - North
Meet the breeder
I'm Angela C., the breeder behind Southern Oak Kennels - North located in Athens, MI. Our Labrador Retrievers excel in various performance venues and most importantly in their forever homes as beloved family members. We offer top-quality, healthy puppies from carefully planned litters. We focus on temperament, working drive, and conformation. We love our dogs!
Q. & A. with Angela
Why did you start breeding?
We are passionate about Labrador Retrievers and have built that love and respect for the breed into every aspect of our program. Our goal is to not only produce beautiful puppies but to help promote responsible breeding in order to ensure that the Labrador Retriever will continue to thrive for generations to come.What makes your program special?
Our dogs work hard, play hard, love hard, and are part of the family. We prepare all of our pups to excel in various hunting and performance venues and as loyal, beloved companions. At Southern Oak Kennels - North, we understand the importance of dog health, temperament, and structure, and every breeding decision is made accordingly. We take great care with each breeding to ensure we are producing puppies that are excellent representations of the breed. We work with passion, heart, and integrity, and we truly want what's best for the Labrador Retriever line.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black and yellow. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Angela
Angela 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
"A $500 deposit is required to hold your spot on the waitlist. $3,000 is the total with a 30-month limited health guarantee and limited registration pending health clearances."
Contract & health guarantee
Angela 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 Angela 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 Angela directly.
What's included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Angela.
Breeder's location
Meet in Athens, MI
More about Angela
Certifications & recognitions
Whelping and Medical Intervention Course Completed (AKC).
Angela has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Angela was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Angela is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Southern Oak Kennels - North 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 health testing
Good level
Southern Oak Kennels - North 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.
