Russias Royalty/Goldhaven Kennel

Lyla M.

Breeder of Black Russian Terriers, Bernese Mountain Dogs, and Golden Retrievers

  • Roberts, MT
  • Responds within a few days

Available puppies

Pink girl

Ready Aug. 30

8 weeks old · Female

Blue boy

Ready Aug. 30

8 weeks old · Male

Meet the breeder

I'm Lyla M., the breeder behind Russias Royalty/Goldhaven Kennel located in Roberts, MT. Our dogs are bred for health and temperament with a focus on confirmation, athleticism and intelligence. We are dedicated to providing our families with wonderful, healthy family pets. Show dogs are available as well.

Q. & A. with Lyla

  • Why did you start breeding?

    At an early age, I lost my dog to unnecessary health issues that could have been prevented by the breeder. I wanted to provide a healthy and solid temperament dog that could make a companion for any family member so they would not have to go through that very painful experience.

  • What makes your program special?

    My first goal is to always create a healthy, solid temperament and conformationally correct companion for any family. I provide service/therapy dogs that have been tested to excel. Puppies can be started for families that want a head start on a puppy. Basic manners, crate trained and potty trained, socialization, obedience and can travel.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Black Russian Terrier puppies are black. Bernese Mountain Dog puppies are black rust and white. Golden Retriever puppies are golden. 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.

Getting a puppy from Lyla

Lyla 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.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Lyla partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“I take great care and time in placing puppy with the right family. Puppies are temperament tested 7-8 weeks of age and once they have been evaluated they are matched to the family that best suits them”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“A deposit reserves you a puppy. A deposit reserves you a puppy that will be matched to you once temperament testing has been competed and puppy is old enought to go to its new home.”

Contract & health guarantee

Lyla 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 Lyla 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 Lyla 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
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Food & treats
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Lyla.

Breeder's location

Meet in Roberts, MT

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Billings Logan Airport

More about Lyla

  • Club memberships

    Lyla is a member of Golden Retriever Club of America, Yellowstone Valley Kennel Club, and Black Russian Terrier Club of America.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder of Merit, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..

  • Lyla has been a member of Good Dog for over 6 years

    Lyla was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

  • Lyla’s links

Lyla is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Russias Royalty/Goldhaven 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

All breeds

Black Russian Terrier

Golden Retriever

Parent health testing

Bernese Mountain Dog

Black Russian Terrier

Golden Retriever

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Russias Royalty/Goldhaven 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 Bernese Mountain Dogs.

  • 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.

  • von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1B), Bernese Mountain Dog Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)

    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 Lyla to bring home their puppies.

  • Jenny H.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2026

    Lyla was great to work with. She is so knowledgeable on the Black Russian Terrier breed. She helped us make sure we had all the right things to welcome our new puppy home. We flew to meet Lyla in Montana and she made it so easy for us to get him home. She continues to be a great resource for us after we brought him home. We love our boy so very much. He is such a looker and a healthy well mannered boy. I would absolutely work with Lyla again, I highly recommend her.

  • Giovanna E.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2025

      • +8

    I found out about Lyla of Russia's Royalty through another respected BRT (Black Russian Terrier) breeder's recommendation. In the BRT community, recommendations from reputable established breeders carry significant weight, and Lyla certainly lived up to the praise. Working with Lyla was exceptional from start to finish. She demonstrated all the qualities you want in a breeder: responsiveness, flexibility, and deep knowledge of the breed. What stood out was her careful attention to puppy placement - she genuinely cares about where her puppies end up and how they will be treated. The logistics of getting our puppy home were handled professionally. Lyla coordinated seamlessly with our air nanny, promptly providing all necessary health certificates and meeting at the airport for the flight. Throughout the entire process, she kept us updated with photos and was always available to answer our questions. Our puppy is thriving! In just 2.5 weeks with us, he has grown from 10 pounds to 21 pounds. He's developing into a handsome boy and consistently receives excellent reports from our veterinarian. We highly recommend Lyla and Russia's Royalty to anyone looking for a Black Russian Terrier puppy.

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.