Thorn 40 Retrievers

Raised by Shalyn S.

Certified Breeder of Labrador Retrievers

  • Certified Good Dog Breeder

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Thorn 40 Retrievers located in Gallatin, MO. We offer Labrador’s with complete health testing from a loving home. All puppies will be well socialized. We love our dogs! Our dogs are bred for health! All our dogs are dual registered with AKC and UKC. They all compete in the UKC Elite Shed dog series! They will also be hunting natural sheds with us every spring!

Getting a puppy from Shalyn

Shalyn 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 $800 - $1,800.

Contract and health guarantee

Shalyn 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 Shalyn 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 Shalyn directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

Certified Good Dog Breeders put a lot of care into raising well-rounded puppies, often focusing on early training and socialization with children and other animals. While Thorn 40 Retrievers hasn’t shared details here about their specific practices yet, we encourage you to reach out to learn more about how they prepare their puppies to go home.

Puppy health practices

All puppies are vaccinated and will receive a vet checkup prior to going to their new homes! Puppies can be microchipped if families request it!

Extras

Your puppy may come with extra benefits, like a small bag of food or a toy carrying the scent of their littermates. While Thorn 40 Retrievers hasn’t shared specifics yet, we encourage you to reach out directly to learn what thoughtful extras they may include to help your puppy transition comfortably into their new home.

Bringing your puppy home

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

Pick up your puppy in Gallatin, MO 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.

“We don’t ship our puppies, but we are willing to meet new families within 100 miles of our location.”

More about Shalyn

  • Shalyn has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years

    Shalyn was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Shalyn’s program includes three colors

    Shalyn’s Labrador Retriever puppies include black, chocolate, and yellow. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

Shalyn is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Thorn 40 Retrievers 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

Labrador Retriever

Thorn 40 Retrievers 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.

  • Full Embark Panel

    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).