New Beginnings Acres
- Jefferson, IA
- Responds within a few days
Upcoming litters
Planned Golden Retriever litter
Due Nov. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Mikayla H., the breeder behind New Beginnings Acres located in Jefferson, IA. We are a breeder of Golden Retrievers with a focus on temperament, early neurological development and socialization. We do all we can in the first couple months of our puppies' lives to give them the absolute best chance at a long, healthy, and happy life with the families that choose to love them.
Q. & A. with Mikayla
Why did you start breeding?
Growing up we raised a few litters of Golden Retrievers from our family dog, and I loved it! I always knew I wanted to breed when got older and that I wanted to give my kids the same experience I had. My favorite part about breeding is being a part of bringing a new puppy into the world and getting to be such an important part of giving that puppy a great start in , what I hope is, a great life.What makes your program special?
As a breeder I try to give my puppies the best chance at a great long life. We do thorough testing on all of our breeding adults to give their pups the best chance at a long and healthy life. All our pups go through ENS and Puppy Culture and are well socialized every day. We also Temperament test all of our pups to give you the best chance at getting the puppy that best fits into your family.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Parsley (Pink Collar)
Went homeFemale
Bay Leaf (Brown Collar)
Went homeMale
Basil (Black Collar)
Went homeMale
Cumin (Red Collar)
Went homeMale
Clove (Blue Collar)
Went homeMale
Noree (Purple)
Went homeFemale
Sunny (Light Purple)
Went homeFemale
Rosie (Light Pink)
Went homeFemale
Joey (Pink)
Went homeFemale
Meli (Light Blue)
Went homeFemale
Betty (Yellow)
Went homeFemale
Zoey (Cream)
Went homeFemale
Norrie (Lime Green)
Went homeFemale
Bailey (Orange)
Went homeMale
Rosco (Blue Collar)
Went homeMale
Gus (Black Collar)
Went homeMale
Rudy (Green Collar)
Went homeMale
Kai (Red Collar)
Went homeMale
Ruby (Pink Collar)
Went homeFemale
Cowboy (Orange Collar)
Went homeMale
Lucy (Yellow Collar)
Went homeFemale
Velvet (Purple Collar)
Went homeFemale
Solstices Jade (Yellow Collar)
Went homeFemale
Augusta (Light-Blue Collar)
Went homeMale
Shasta (Purple Collar)
Went homeFemale
Scottie (Brown Collar)
Went homeMale
Miller (Light-Pink Collar)
Went homeFemale
Rory (Gray Collar)
Went homeMale
Maddy (Light-Green Collar)
Went homeFemale
Riley (Light-Purple Collar)
Went homeFemale
Winnie (Teal Collar)
Went homeFemale
Lola (Tan Collar)
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Mikayla
Mikayla 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
"Price includes: Prepaid AKC registration, Microchip with prepaid registration. Current vaccinations and vet check. For all of the details on our deposit and payment process, please visit the "Our Process" page on our webpage."
Contract & health guarantee
Mikayla 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 Mikayla 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 Mikayla 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
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- AKC registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Mikayla.
Breeder's location
Meet in Jefferson, IA
4563 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Des Moines Airport
4562 miles away
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Meet in Minneapolis, MN
4377 miles away
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More about Mikayla
Mikayla has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
Mikayla was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Mikayla is a trusted Good Dog breeder
New Beginnings Acres 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
Mikayla H.
Litter update on 03 Dec 2025 •…The spice babies braved the cold to go to our final vet checks! Everyone got a clean bill of health and also got plenty of cuddles! They also got their microchips put in. Now all they need is a bath 😅and they’re ready to go home ❤️
Jagger and Daisy's litter
Mikayla H.
Litter update on 21 Nov 2025 •While I clean the pen the pups get free reign of the puppy room and they make sure they make the most of it 😂
Jagger and Daisy's litter
Mikayla H.
Litter update on 17 Nov 2025 •We had an amazing puppy picking weekend! I’m so excited that all of these pups have found such great loving homes!
Jagger and Daisy's litter
Mikayla H.
Program update on 16 Nov 2025 •…Introducing the crate is one of the things that we consider extremely important! The crate is an amazing tool when it comes to training a new puppy. It makes potty training so much easier because a puppy’s instincts are to not go to the bathroom in their “den”. It is also a great place for your puppy to feel safe when they are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or overstimulated. Plus it is amazing to have a space for puppy to be when you can’t supervise them. It keeps them and the things they would otherwise chew safe. I know crating your pup gets a lot of negative feedback these days, they say it’s a “cage”; but it is 100% the opposite. Crate training, done correctly, will provide your pup with a safe place and you peace of mind knowing your pup is safe and happy ❤️
Mikayla H.
Litter update on 13 Nov 2025 •The pups are professional splooters already 😂
Jagger and Daisy's litter
Mikayla H.
Litter update on 09 Nov 2025 •A little after dinner play time😊
Jagger and Daisy's litter
Mikayla H.
Litter update on 09 Nov 2025 •Dinner time!
Jagger and Daisy's litter
Mikayla H.
Litter update on 09 Nov 2025 •…The pups got a pen expansion this last week! We have started using pine pellets in their litter box which is a great starter for getting them used to going outside, as the pine gives off a very outdoor scent. They also get access to water all the time now and are eating big kid food 3-4 times a day😊
Jagger and Daisy's litter
Mikayla H.
Litter update on 07 Nov 2025 •…I am doing a Friday photo dump because it has been a while since I updated. We had an awful cold tear through our house this last week so I am behind in just about everything.😅 i’m hoping to get the pups four week pictures done at some point today🤞🏼. The pups are doing great. They are catching on to eating real food and are all play, run, eat and sleep right now😂. They are getting more and more curious, and we are doing great with our potty training! We all have several sharp little teeth now which means Daisy is saying she’s just about done with feeding them 😂
Jagger and Daisy's litter
Mikayla H.
Litter update on 03 Nov 2025 •…We are fast running out of room at the momma milk bar 😂. The babies now have several little teeth now. This is usually about when momma will start to feed them less and less, which means we are getting ready to start introducing puppy food!
Jagger and Daisy's litter
Parent dogs
Shasta, mom
Golden Retriever
About Shasta
Shasta is a female Golden Retriever about 1 year old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mikayla decided to make her part of their program. Mikayla 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.
Daisy, mom
Golden Retriever
About Daisy
Daisy is a female Golden Retriever about 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mikayla decided to make her part of their program. Mikayla 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.
Excellent health testing
PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, +13 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
New Beginnings Acres 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
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 (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.
Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type
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.
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Golden Retriever Type, Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), Golden Retriever Type, PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), DNA Disease Panel, 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 Mikayla to bring home their puppies.
- JH
Jacqueline H.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
Mikayla was a pleasure to work with! She always kept us updated and sent lots of videos and pictures. She was very responsive and upfront about the entire process. Mikayla was accommodating in letting us visit the puppy and when we were able to pick the puppy up. We would certainly be getting another puppy from Mikayla again in the future!
Dale S.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
Mikayla was amazing! She introduced the puppies through lots of photos and videos. Then came the puppy pick day! We chose to make an in-person visit and it was a wonderful experience! My wife and I spent an hour with the puppies, then made our choice. We traveled home with so much joy in our hearts and with a ton of anticipation! Finally the day came for puppy pick up day! Mikayla once again exceeded our expectations as she had puppy bags filled with toys, blankets, and other items to help our new baby Jesse adjust to our home much easier. Out of 5 stars Mikayla is a 6!!!! She made the entire process from our first contact all the way to our day bringing Jesse home nothing less than amazing! If we decide to ever get a future brother or sister for Jesse, we will definitely contact Mikayla!
Mackenzie S.
Verified owner · May 2025
+4We had a great experience working with Mikayla! She kept us updated throughout the entire process and was always quick to communicate. Scottie is a happy, healthy pup who loves doing all the classic puppy things—playing, snuggling, and exploring. We’re so thankful to Mikayla and highly recommend her!
Roisin B.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
From the moment we contacted Mikayla, she was incredible. She answered all our questions throughout the process so quickly and after the puppies were born, there were constant updates. Our drop- off was simple and convenient. Our beautiful Bowie is healthy, smart, and thriving. An all around amazing experience.
Kelsey C.
Verified owner · June 2025
Mikayla is best of the best! This was our first time going through a breeder, and we cannot recommend Mikayla enough. She was kind, patient, and thoughtful while answering all of our questions. She provided many pictures and updates throughout the whole process, and made everything super slick. Her and her husband were incredible while picking out our puppy, and helping identify a perfect match for us and our lifestyle. If you’re at all unsure about which breeder to go with, I hope you take this as your sign! We will always recommend Mikayla and New Beginnings. We love our Winnie girl!🩷
June and Steve S.
Verified owner · May 2025
We found New Beginnings Acres on the internet on Good Dog and were very happy we did! My husband and I have always had dogs, always worked with Breeders and Mikayla is Tops! Knowledgeable, Friendly, Caring and easy to work with. Once we picked our puppy we were always in touch, we always knew what was going on and got plenty of pictures and videos!! From start to finish it was a real Pleasure working with Mikayla and best of all we have a new Best Buddy to love!!
