Avalon English Retrievers

Kyla H.

Breeder of Golden Retrievers

  • Waynesburg, OH ·

Meet the breeder

I'm Kyla H., the breeder behind Avalon English Retrievers located in Waynesburg, OH. Honesty, communication, trust, our dog's health, wellbeing & quality of life are all of utmost importance. My 3 children & I make a point to play & socialize with them daily, introducing them to new, age-appropriate, positive experiences as they grow to facilitate self confidence & adaptability.

Q. & A. with Kyla

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I grew up on a small hobby farm always taking in stray cats & dogs as they would show up. They always stayed, never wondered again and lived out happy lives. My mother did some dog breeding off & on through the years while my sister & I were young. We learned quickly their needs & enjoyed helping in many ways. Our upbringing certainly fostered a great love for dogs & all animals.

  • What makes your program special?

    I believe it’s my love & respect for the breed. I am extremely particular where they go come 8 weeks & have an interview process, a 2 year genetic health guarantee, & offer lifetime support. Its vital that they will be part of the family. I also strongly believe that good communication, honesty, transparency, empathy & flexibility are all qualities that set us apart from many others breeders.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies are light golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Kyla

Kyla has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

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 $400 non-refundable deposit and between $2,800 - $3,600 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“For Limited Registration/no breeding rights the price is $3,200. Full Registration/breeding rights is $4,000, if approved. The deposit is non-refundable but will be transferred to the next litter. It "may" be possible to receive only a PARTIAL refund if the buyer decides that they don't want to wait until the next litter.”

Contract & health guarantee

Kyla 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 Kyla 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 Kyla directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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What's included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Toys
      • AKC registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kyla.

Breeder's location

Meet in Waynesburg, OH

4142 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Akron-Canton Airport

4138 miles away

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Meet in Minerva, OH

4134 miles away

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More about Kyla

  • Kyla has been a member of Good Dog for 12 months

    Kyla was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

  • Kyla’s links

Kyla is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Avalon English 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Avalon English 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 (rDVM, not registered), 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 (rDVM, not registered), 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.

  • DNA Disease Panel, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1

    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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Kyla to bring home their puppies.

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    Lexie B.

    Verified owner · June 2026

    Kyla was the best! She provided updates along the way, answered all questions in a timely manner and never made me feel like I was bothering her when asking for questions or following up. Our Gus is absolutely perfect! He is sweet, well trained, and was very well socialized prior to us picking him up. I cannot imagine our life without him and it's all thanks to Kyla!

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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