There are 37 Labrador Retriever breeders in Iowa, mostly around Elkader, Ionia and Marshalltown. The best rated with at least 10 reviews is Iron Hill Retrievers in Delmar (5.0 from 19 reviews). 21 of them have their own website, where most post upcoming litters and prices. If you can travel, 12 more are close by in Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin and Missouri. The puppies are sold by the breeders themselves: call them or check their website for available puppies and waitlists.
37 breeders in Iowa

Labrador Retriever
- Origin
- United Kingdom and Canada
- Breeders listed
- 1,370 in the US
Before you call a Labrador Retriever breeder
- Health results for both parents. Good Labrador Retriever breeders test for hips and elbows (OFA or PennHIP), an eye exam and a DNA test for exercise-induced collapse (EIC), and show you the paperwork.
- See the mother with the litter, in person or on a live video call, not only photos.
- A real breeder asks you questions about your home and schedule, and often has a waitlist.
- Never wire money or pay with gift cards or crypto before you have seen the puppy. That is how most puppy scams work.
Nearby states
Labrador Retriever breeders in Wisconsin 57Labrador Retriever breeders in Minnesota 54Labrador Retriever breeders in Illinois 34Labrador Retriever breeders in Missouri 33Labrador Retriever breeders in Nebraska 25Labrador Retriever breeders in South Dakota 18All Labrador Retriever breeders in the US 1,370Labrador Retriever breeders near cities in Iowa
Questions
How many Labrador Retriever breeders are there in Iowa?
We list 37 breeders of Labrador Retrievers in Iowa, and 12 more close by in neighboring states.
Which Labrador Retriever breeder in Iowa has the most reviews?
Humphrey Labs in Ventura has the most reviews: 34 reviews, rated 2.9 out of 5.
Which is the best rated Labrador Retriever breeder in Iowa?
Among breeders with at least 5 reviews, Iron Hill Retrievers in Delmar has the highest rating (5.0 from 19 reviews). Ratings are not a health guarantee: ask for the parents' test results.
Why do some breeders show a warning?
We flag details that do not add up, like a phone number from a distant state on a listing with almost no reviews, or a single five-star review. It is not an accusation. Ask the breeder about it before you pay anything.