Southern Heritage Retrievers
- Carrollton, VA ·
- Responds within a day
Available puppies
Yellow Female
4 weeks old · Female
Pink Female
4 weeks old · Female
Brown Male
4 weeks old · Male
Blue Male
4 weeks old · Male
Green Male
4 weeks old · Male
Purple Female
4 weeks old · Female
Meet the breeder
I'm Ericalyn W., the breeder behind Southern Heritage Retrievers located in Carrollton, VA. We raise healthy, well-rounded Labradors with a strong work ethic and wonderful temperaments. All of our dogs are health tested, and our puppies are raised in a family environment with early socialization. Our goal is to produce confident, loyal companions and capable working partners.
Q. & A. with Ericalyn
Why did you start breeding?
Labrador Retrievers have always been close to my heart. My love for the breed inspired me to start breeding with the goal of producing healthy, hardworking Labradors with wonderful temperaments.What makes your program special?
I wanted to build a breeding program focused on producing Labs that are not only eager, capable, and hardworking, but also healthy and wonderful companions. For me, breeding is about being intentional about the future of the breed and giving each puppy the best possible foundation for a long, active life. We raise every puppy with love, care, and purpose, preparing them to thrive as both working partners and cherished family members.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include 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.
Grey Male
ReservedMale
Red Female
ReservedFemale
Black Male
ReservedMale
Getting a puppy from Ericalyn
Ericalyn 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.
Ericalyn partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 7 weeks old.
Price
“Our puppy pricing includes a health guarantees, prepaid AKC limited registration, microchip, age-appropriate vaccinations, routine deworming, early socialization, vet check before going home.”
Contract & health guarantee
Ericalyn 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 Ericalyn 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 Ericalyn 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
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Initial potty training
- AKC registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Food & treats
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Ericalyn.
Breeder's location
Meet in Carrollton, VA
4128 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Norfolk Airport
4115 miles away
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Meet in Philadelphia, PA
3934 miles away
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More about Ericalyn
Club memberships
Ericalyn is a member of Hunting Retriever Club.
Ericalyn has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 years
Ericalyn was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Ericalyn is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Southern Heritage 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
Lucy, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Lucy
Lucy is a female Labrador Retriever about 8 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ericalyn decided to make her part of their program. Ericalyn 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
D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), +5 more.
Parent health testing
Southern Heritage 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.
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.
Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), 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).
