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She is the first of our “second generation” dogs, and a product of our own Nani! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e483a9058d7396daf886e85/1581792180502-QMIRQW7ZEXLJBVRGWYSM/20171023_092750.jpg Team - Hero Labradors Polar Bear Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e483a9058d7396daf886e85/65748714-1dcb-46d5-ae03-91c27f07fa0a/download.jpeg Team - Make it stand out Japatul’s Rule of Endeavor (Mattis) Thanks to the incredible Generosity of Bonnie Hansen at Japatul Labradors, Hero Labradors has her permission to add Mattis into our regular lineup of stud dogs… and his puppies are absolutely amazing! We look forward to not only using him to produce service dog puppies, but also to broaden and develop our genetic lines! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e483a9058d7396daf886e85/60b32678-3cf7-43ed-82c4-8c1becf65e6d/20230112_115346.jpg Team - Make it stand out Hero Labradors Anela is also awaiting her health clearances on her second birthday. Like Rouge, she is a Makai puppy, although her Dam is Hero Labradors Grace. Anela is also one of our second generation dogs, and will produce light-yellow to almost white pups with our Polar Bear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e483a9058d7396daf886e85/6f5dc65d-d885-49a3-a9f7-e97eb1d35ad7/Resized_20200530_192058.jpeg Team - Make it stand out Japatul’s Joy Of Giving at Hero Labradors (Pono) Another of Bonnie Hansen’s pups, Japatul Labradors donated Pono to us in 2023. She is an absolute doll—a bit shy, right up until you pet her! We very much look forward to her first breeding in 2023! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e483a9058d7396daf886e85/1581794105933-OGWWLI8TG6AHPEPPVBYQ/20170322_114050%25280%2529.jpg Team - Hero Labradors Halia The Girl that started it all! Halia was Chuck’s service dog, mother of Polar Bear, and was the foundation bitch for Hero Labradors’ first litters. Sadly, this amazing dog crossed the rainbow bridge in 2022 and waits patiently for Chuck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e483a9058d7396daf886e85/1581867661831-EC4WTD39AFJE8ISPUGQ6/20170322_113819.jpg Team - Hero Labradors Nani Nani was our gentle momma—unless another dog is getting close to her newborns! Nani sits with Halia on the far side of the rainbow bridge, looking for sticks to share with Halia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e483a9058d7396daf886e85/1581792180502-QMIRQW7ZEXLJBVRGWYSM/20171023_092750.jpg Team - Hero Labradors Polar Bear Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e483a9058d7396daf886e85/1581794357478-YCCWRA0O6HJUEBNCNJGS/line_1570546691537.jpg Team - Hero Labradors Sweet Pea Our first Black Lab, Sweet Pea was donated to us by Goggins Lonestar Farms. She is about 22” at the shoulder, and 65 pounds—depending on her proximity to treats. Sweet Pea Retired as a dam in 2024, and is now living her best life as a service dog for a veteran. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e483a9058d7396daf886e85/1581793764765-4SCB9OFH3YD0EWTCY7ER/20171108_080407.jpg Team - Hero Labradors Grace Our Grace epitomizes a handler-focused attitude. She is ever-playful and will rarely shy away from a game of fetch, and often corrals the other dogs when they act up! Retired from breeding, Grace is now Grandma to all the puppies—teaching them the gentle art of treat-seeking. https://www.herolabradors.org/home daily 1.0 2026-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e483a9058d7396daf886e85/6892acbb-2957-46c9-ab84-0fcb134c0cc8/279623881_420311463265168_3585417688694185227_n.jpg Home Planning: Selecting proven parents with the health, temperament, and genetics needed to produce future service dog candidates. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e483a9058d7396daf886e85/f8538496-28c0-4240-a18a-2cd7c4f0abaf/20171116_005641.jpg Home Before Birth: Providing expert veterinary care and pregnancy monitoring to give every litter the healthiest possible start. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e483a9058d7396daf886e85/c258dbea-a6f7-42e6-af56-e5782dbab55f/20210312_121810.jpg Home The First Eight Weeks: Building confidence through nutrition, enrichment, socialization, and carefully planned early experiences. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e483a9058d7396daf886e85/4388bbf2-9724-41f0-a9be-494809ba5ce1/20191021_143649.jpg Home Evaluation: Assessing each puppy for the health, temperament, confidence, and aptitude needed for service work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e483a9058d7396daf886e85/377715b6-bcaa-4c11-a055-8a2c4234cad8/20241202_115556.jpg Home The Hand-off: Delivering promising service dog candidates to qualified nonprofit training organizations across the country. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e483a9058d7396daf886e85/a1314fb9-b32f-4975-be66-b36c733b0915/FRK9+Brooks+%28Hero+Labradors+Dutch%29+2.jpg Home The Vest: Months—or even years—later, one of those puppies may become the service dog that changes someone's life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e483a9058d7396daf886e85/84bc508a-3767-4b41-ba70-c2ec7cecb0a1/20210316_184834.jpg Home - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.herolabradors.org/financials daily 0.75 2026-07-23 https://www.herolabradors.org/our-mission daily 0.75 2026-07-23 https://www.herolabradors.org/how-we-got-started daily 0.75 2023-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e483a9058d7396daf886e85/1581865148472-9XFHI7AL4XS66R4OZEIX/20180530_112015_1527697360552.jpg How it began https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e483a9058d7396daf886e85/1581865548700-7PUEAQ7C61BITSG4VJ44/lockscreen_wallpaper.jpg How it began https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e483a9058d7396daf886e85/1581865774521-DJE1FS519C2ONHGI0L5B/Photo+Dec+25%2C+7+06+29+AM.jpg How it began https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e483a9058d7396daf886e85/1581865829611-JKI3KK0BG6PQ8VX9NR8E/20160929_173050_016.jpg How it began