Haven Flat Coated Retrievers
- Arlington, TX
Meet the breeder
I'm Jessica M., the breeder behind Haven Flat Coated Retrievers located in Arlington, TX. Flat coats are my life! I have owned & shown flat coats for 25+ years. I breed selectively and strive for excellence in both temperament & structure. My dogs are beloved companions and I endeavor to keep my dogs active in the field. I am a small-time who only breeds a limited number of litters.
Q. & A. with Jessica
Why did you start breeding?
I have been passionate about preserving my wonderful breed for many years, and have spent those years accumulating knowledge and skills from many other reputable breeders and mentors, as well as honing my vision. My love for this breed is always at the forefront. I am very lucky to have been trusted with the dog who became my foundation stud, and his daughter my foundation female.What makes your program special?
The dogs, of course. Although my first flat coats were beloved, I waited many years until the right dog came along on which to found my program. I breed selectively - I keep a limited number of females, and they are bred 1-2 times in their life, if they are bred at all. with litters produced on average less than once a year.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Jessica
Jessica 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.
Jessica partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 7 weeks old.
“Puppies are matched based on the puppy’s personality and the needs of the home, whether the new home is looking for a companion, show dog, performance dog, whether they have other pets or kids, etc.”
Price
“Puppies are raised using Puppy Culture, reared in my home, & handled daily. Includes AKC registration, deworming, 1st round vaccinations, microchip, mom/litter scent item, and food for transition. All puppies are the same price. Deposit is litter-specific but does not guarantee a specific puppy, with the exception of gender.”
Contract & health guarantee
Jessica 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 Jessica 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 Jessica directly.
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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
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Daily handling
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Jessica.
Breeder's location
Meet in Arlington, TX
5150 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Dallas Love Field
5128 miles away
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More about Jessica
Club memberships
Jessica is a member of Flat Coated Retriever Society of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder, CHIC Certified.
Jessica has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Jessica was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Jessica’s links
Jessica is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Haven Flat Coated 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
Emmy, mom
Flat-Coated Retriever
About Emmy
Emmy is my sweet, sassy girl! She is very sure of herself, and loves swimming and retrieving more than anything.
Uploaded health tests
Hatchet, dad
Flat-Coated Retriever
About Hatchet
Hatchet is a male Flat-Coated Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Jessica decided to make him part of their program. Jessica has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Great level
Haven Flat Coated 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 Flat-Coated 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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Vet Wellness Exam
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.
