Paragon Retrievers & Gun Dogs

I can’t say enough good things about Dawn and Kris. I got my dog from them at 7 months old, and I am truly blown away by how well behaved, confident, and well-adjusted he is. It’s very clear how much time, care, and intention they put into their dogs from the very beginning. I found Paragon through my brother, who sent his lab for gun dog training, and I’m so grateful I did. They truly know what they’re doing - not just in training, but in temperament, structure, and raising dogs that are set up to succeed. My dog is on track to become a therapy dog, and that speaks volumes about the foundation they gave him. Even now, they continue to be supportive and available, which means so much as an owner. If you’re looking for breeders who are knowledgeable, ethical, and genuinely invested in th

My wife and I purchased our first Lab from Kris and Dawn at Paragon Retrievers almost a year ago now and couldn't be happier with our pup Winston! Dawn was exceptionally patient and informative as she worked with us for a little over a year to help us pick out our perfect pup. Additionally, they have a puppy program that is bar none to preparing their puppies for their forever homes. Winston is my first gun that I will be hunting with. Both Dawn and Kris have been a wealth of knowledge for training tips and have been very responsive any time I have questions! I would highly recommend to anyone looking for the next Lab!

Sent my imported Labrador to Dawn and Kris for 6 months of gun dog training. Not only was it worth every cent but their care for him was unmatched and their ability to answer questions post trainings extremely valuable. No scenario or question goes unanswered. Their knowledge of dogs and sceneries is fantastic and beyond comprehensible. They are a true resource for owners, and for the gundogs we love to have in the house and hunt with. I would HIGHLY recommend Paragon Retrievers to anyone looking for gundogs training, obedience and more.

After getting married, my husband and I knew we wanted to add a furry member to our new family — and we’re beyond grateful we found Paragon Retrievers. We brought home our sweet boy, Bleu, from the Merlin x Anna-Sue litter born on 9/11/24. We traveled all the way from New York to Missouri in November to pick him up, and it was absolutely worth every mile. Bleu has been the most incredible addition to our lives — loving, intelligent, and beautifully well-adjusted from day one. Kris and Dawn are truly exceptional at what they do. From the very first conversation, it was clear how much passion, knowledge, and heart they put into their program. Bleu came home at 9 weeks old already exposed to various sounds, socialized thoughtfully, and to our surprise — completely crate trained. His first ni

As an avid waterfowl hunter, and veteran, having a well balanced hunting dog is super important. My dog, Vinci, from Paragon Retrievers and Gun Dogs is exactly what I was looking for. Kris has been a great resource for training from day one. Vinci will be 4 in August and I can still call Kris or Dawn with training, health and dog food questions for advice. I’ve also had the opportunity to train with them while they trained their dogs, and they give great feedback and pointers on things I need to improve to make my trainings more effective. Kris and Dawn are my go to resource for all things dog!