Silver Myst Acres
- Disputanta, VA
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm Amy H., the breeder behind Silver Myst Acres located in Disputanta, VA. Our dogs are bred for health and temperament with a focus on conformation, athleticism and intelligence. We are dedicated to providing our families with wonderful, healthy family pets. All of our litters are raised in our home and are well socialized with adults, kids of different ages and different animals. I have been a professional pet groomer for over 27 years so I know the importance of getting puppies acclimated to different environments. Your puppy will be accustomed to the practices of being professionally groomed which in turn also helps with manners at the vet.
Q. & A. with Amy
Why did you start breeding?
Through showing my dogs competitively I became more interested in breeding because while most dogs in the show ring were beautiful they didn’t all have the temperament that I was looking for in a family pet. I wanted to focus on breeding a dog that was not only beautiful but would also be an amazing companion and easy to live with at home.What makes your program special?
I think what makes our breeding program special is our attention to detail when it comes to socializing our puppies and also our health testing procedures for the parents to our puppies. We strive to make sure your are getting an extremely well rounded healthy puppy.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Maple
Went homeFemale
Treasure
Went homeFemale
Fortune
Went homeFemale
Sluice
Went homeMale
Klondike
Went homeMale
Nugget
Went homeMale
Shimmer
Went homeFemale
Char
Went homeFemale
Flame
Went homeFemale
Tanker
Went homeMale
Smokey Blaze
Went homeMale
Arson
Went homeMale
Flare
Went homeFemale
Ash
Went homeFemale
Spark
Went homeFemale
Scorch
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Amy
Amy 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 deposit and between $2,000 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes the health guarantee, AKC registration, first round of vaccinations, deworming, and puppy socialization. Deposits are only refunded if I am not able to provide the puppy promised.”
Contract & health guarantee
Amy 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 Amy 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 Amy 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 in new places
- 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
Extras
- AKC registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Registration
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Amy.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Disputanta, VA
4147 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 Amy
Certifications & recognitions
Professional Groomer.
Amy has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Amy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Amy’s links
Amy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Silver Myst 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
Parent dogs
Ember, mom
Golden Retriever
About Ember
Ember is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Amy decided to make her part of their program. Amy 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.
Steamer, dad
Golden Retriever
About Steamer
Steamer is a male Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Amy decided to make him part of their program. Amy 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
Golden Retriever
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Silver Myst 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 (rDVM, not registered), 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.
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).
