Holyoke Kennel
Meet the breeder
I'm Heather A., the breeder behind Holyoke Kennel located in Deltaville, VA. My breeding philosophy is pretty simple. I place an emphasis on bettering the breed, and providing you, the prospective owner, with a quality and purpose bred pup. I carefully examine every aspect of the dog and as a general rule do not breed any dog that we wouldn’t want to personally own.
Q. & A. with Heather
What makes your program special?
I personally take pride in continuing my formal education to ensure a well-rounded approach to breeding. These subjects range from whelping to anatomy, genetics, disease and sanitation and much more. I am dedicated to always learning and have completed AKC Canine College, Good Dog A to Z Litter, Breeding Philosophy and Puppy Culture programs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black, chocolate, and yellow. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Blue
Went homeMale
Briar
Went homeFemale
Green
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Black Female
Went homeFemale
Yellow Female
Went homeFemale
Yellow Female
Went homeFemale
Black Female
Went homeFemale
Black Female
Went homeFemale
Pink
Went homeFemale
White
Went homeFemale
Gray
Went homeFemale
Orange
Went homeFemale
Yellow
Went homeFemale
Purple
Went homeFemale
Green
Went homeMale
Blue
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Heather
Heather 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
"All puppies come with a AKC registration, microchip, first round of vaccinations, vet exam, deworming & 26-month health guarantee. We practice early scent and neurological stimulation (ENS). Deposits are non-refundable and transferable to another litter."
Contract & health guarantee
Heather 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 Heather 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 Heather directly.
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
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Heather.
Breeder's location
Meet in Deltaville, VA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Newport News/Williamsburg Airport (Patrick Henry Field)
Meet in Richmond, VA
More about Heather
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder.
Heather has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Heather was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Heather is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Holyoke Kennel 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
Ash, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Ash
Ash comes from a proven pedigree with multiple NFC's (NFC Patton, NFC Mickey) and Hall of Fame dogs (NAFC FC Carbon Copy of Horn Creek, NAFC FC Texas Troubadour, FC AFC Creek Robber) in the 4-generation pedigree. She has a strong retrieving desire, is biddable, and has a great off switch living in the house.
Excellent health testing
D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), +6 more.
Millie JH, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Millie JH
Millie JH is a female Labrador Retriever over 8 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Heather decided to make her part of their program. Heather 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.
Uploaded health tests
Skeletal Dysplasia (SD2), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Parent health testing
Great level
Holyoke Kennel 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 Labrador 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 , 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.
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.
Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome (CMS), Labrador Retriever Type, Skeletal Dysplasia (SD2), Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK), Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), Great Dane Type, Narcolepsy, Labrador Retriever Type, Alexander Disease, Macular Corneal Dystrophy, MCD (CHST6), Day Blindness, Achromatopsia, Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD), Labrador Retriever Type, Elliptocytosis, Early Onset Progressive Retinal Atrophy (EOPRA), Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, DNA Disease 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).
