Red Tide Retrievers
- Haynesville, VA
- Responds within a day
Upcoming litters
Expected Labrador Retriever litter
Due Oct. 2025
Ready Dec. 18
Planned Labrador Retriever litter
Due Feb. 2026
Ready Apr. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Taylor H., the breeder behind Red Tide Retrievers located in Haynesville, VA. We prioritize the health, temperament, trainability, intelligence, pedigrees, & looks of our puppies. We raise, train, compete, & breed Labrador Retrievers to produce pups that will excel as wonderful companions at the line, in the duck blind, or laying on the couch - dogs for the field and family.
Q. & A. with Taylor
Why did you start breeding?
I fell in love with my first Lab (Luna) and decided that I wanted a puppy from her since she was such an amazing dog and then, in turn, fell in love with every aspect of breeding after my first litter.What makes your program special?
Our goal is to produce the best possible example of both temperament and conformation with special attention paid to the health and longevity of our dogs. We strive to better the Labrador Retriever breed as a whole. All of our dogs are selectively bred with careful genetic screenings.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.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 6
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Blue Boy
Went homeMale
Purple Girl
Went homeFemale
Pink Girl
Went homeFemale
Teal Girl
Went homeFemale
Yellow Girl
Went homeFemale
Orange Girl
Went homeFemale
Black Boy
Went homeMale
Grey Boy
Went homeMale
Green Boy
Went homeMale
Blue Boy
Went homeMale
Teal Girl
Went homeFemale
Purple Girl
Went homeFemale
Yellow Girl
Went homeFemale
White Girl
Went homeFemale
Green Boy
Went homeMale
Black Boy
Went homeMale
Orange Girl
Went homeFemale
Pink Girl
Went homeFemale
Red Boy
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Taylor
Taylor 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 a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price is dependent upon the litter. Pricing is based off of pedigree and parent titles. $500 non-refundable deposit. The deposit is transferrable to other litters if needed.”
Contract & health guarantee
Taylor 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 Taylor 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 Taylor 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
- 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
- Toys
- AKC registration
- Food & treats
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Taylor.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Haynesville, VA
4086 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 Taylor
Club memberships
Taylor is a member of The Labrador Retriever Club, Labrador Retriever Club, Inc., and Hunting Retriever Club.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Puppy Culture Breeder, CHIC Certified, Whelping and Medical Intervention Course Completed (AKC), Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Taylor has been a member of Good Dog for almost 6 years
Taylor was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Taylor is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Red Tide 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
Karma, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Karma
Karma is a female Labrador Retriever about 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Taylor decided to make her part of their program. Taylor 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.
Great health testing
Elliptocytosis, Alexander Disease, +19 more.Coral, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Coral
Coral is a female Labrador Retriever about 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Taylor decided to make her part of their program. Taylor 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
Elliptocytosis, Stargardt Disease, +24 more.Swell, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Swell
Swell is a female Labrador Retriever over 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Taylor decided to make her part of their program. Taylor 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.
Great health testing
Elliptocytosis, Alexander Disease, +19 more.Sook, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Sook
Sook is a female Labrador Retriever about 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Taylor decided to make her part of their program. Taylor 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
Elliptocytosis, Alexander Disease, +22 more.Sissy, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Sissy
Sissy is a female Labrador Retriever over 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Taylor decided to make her part of their program. Taylor 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.
Great health testing
Elliptocytosis, Alexander Disease, +19 more.Ridley, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Ridley
Ridley is a female Labrador Retriever over 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Taylor decided to make her part of their program. Taylor 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.
Great health testing
Elliptocytosis, Alexander Disease, +19 more.Jetty, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Jetty
Jetty is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Taylor decided to make her part of their program. Taylor 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.
Great health testing
Elliptocytosis, Alexander Disease, +19 more.Luna, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Luna
Luna is a female Labrador Retriever over 9 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Taylor decided to make her part of their program. Taylor 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Red Tide 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 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.
Brucellosis
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.
X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy, Stargardt Disease, Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD), Labrador Retriever Type, Narcolepsy, Labrador Retriever Type, Hereditary Elliptocytosis, Full Embark Panel, Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome (CMS), Labrador Retriever Type, Alexander Disease, Macrothrombocytopenia, Elliptocytosis, Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD), Labrador Retriever Type, Early Onset Progressive Retinal Atrophy (EOPRA), Day Blindness, Achromatopsia, PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy (PRA-crd), Standard Wirehaired Dachshund Type, Myotubular Myopathy, Labrador Retriever Type, Retinal Dysplasia/Oculoskeletal Dysplasia 1 (RD OSD), D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Skeletal Dysplasia (SD2), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK)
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).
