Kona’s Pups
Meet the breeder
I'm Tara C., the breeder behind Kona’s Pups located in Pennsylvania. Every puppy we raise is adored as part of our family from birth. Our puppies will complete your home, your family, and your heart! We raise our dogs in our home right alongside our family. We love being able to match our puppies with families that are the perfect fit for their personalities.
Q. & A. with Tara
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are standard size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include apricot and black. 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.
Jasmine
Went homeFemale
Simba
Went homeMale
Belle
Went homeFemale
Lilo
Went homeFemale
Maui
Went homeMale
Nala
Went homeFemale
Gus
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Tara
Tara 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
Contract & health guarantee
Tara 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 Tara 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 Tara directly.
You’re protected
on Good Dog
When you pay and communicate on Good Dog, you’re covered by Payment Protection.
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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Tara.
Breeder's location
Meet in Pennsylvania
More about Tara
Tara has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
Tara was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Tara is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Kona’s Pups 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
Kona, mom
Goldendoodle
About Kona
Kona is a female Goldendoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Tara decided to make her part of their program. Tara 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.
Major, dad
Goldendoodle
About Major
Major is a male Goldendoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Tara decided to make him part of their program. Tara 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
Good level
Kona’s Pups 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 Goldendoodles.
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).
