I'm Robyn A., the breeder behind Abels Envy Retrievers located in Prescott Valley, AZ. We breed with the intention of improving and protecting these breeds. Our dogs are bred for health, temperament and intelligence, as they are trained to work as assistance dogs. We provide puppies for service work, show, and pet companions. We look forward to connecting with you!
Q. & A. with Robyn
Why did you start breeding?
I got into breeding through our nonprofit organization. Prior to that, my three children were active in the 4H dog project.
What makes your program special?
Our goal is to produce the highest quality Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers through careful breeding plans, genetic and health testing, and evaluation of our efforts. Our priority is quality over quantity, and our puppies are placed in loving homes that we have reviewed carefully.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Girl 6
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Robyn
Robyn 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
Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The prices listed are for 8-week old puppies sold as pets. Our trained assistance dogs (approximately 2 years of age) are $10,000. All of our puppies are the same price, regardless of gender, size or color.”
Contract & health guarantee
Robyn 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 Robyn 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 Robyn directly.
Abels Envy 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 dogs
Cedar, mom
Golden Retriever
About Cedar
Cedar Rose is a gorgeous red Golden Retriever. She has all of her health and genetic clearances and is from a long (20 years) line of assistance dogs.
Parent health testing
Golden Retriever
Labrador Retriever
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Abels Envy 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 Golden 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.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Brucellosis
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, DNA Disease Panel, DNA Profile, 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).