Little Helper Kennels
Meet the breeder
I'm Tala C., the breeder behind Little Helper Kennels located in Midlothian, VA. We are a small kennel in the making who raises and trains our puppies for their best life as a working dog or pet. We bred for performance ability with conformation & temperament in mind. Our goal is to breed excellent working dogs who make excellent family members as well.
Q. & A. with Tala
Why did you start breeding?
Our kennel is still in the works under a breed mentor as we continue to title & test our dogs.What makes your program special?
We prepare our dogs as best as possible for a working life. This starts from health tested, proven dogs who match our goals. Our puppies develop in the perfect environment for a stable, well-rounded dog. This includes exposure to new sounds, smells, surfaces, items, and more.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 Tala
Tala 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 between $1,500 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Tala 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 Tala 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 Tala 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
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 Tala.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Midlothian, VA
4146 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Richmond Airport (Byrd Field)
4133 miles away
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More about Tala
Certifications & recognitions
Professional Dog Trainer, AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, CCPDT-KA (Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers).
Tala has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Tala was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
TC
Tala is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Little Helper Kennels 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Little Helper Kennels 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.
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.
Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), DNA Disease Panel, Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), D Locus (Dilute) DNA test
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).
