I'm Christina K., the breeder behind Sweethaven Kennels located in Lafayette, AL. With over 20 yrs of breeding experience, SHK stands behind our health guarantee with GENERATIONS of health & temperament testing. Pups are hand-raised by our family with love & science-backed neuro development support
Lifetime support and guidance; backed by real experience.
Q. & A. with Christina
Why did you start breeding?
We began learning about breeding animals - genetics, breed issues, health issues, proper health, breeding and training protocols after we purchased out first small farm several decades ago.
Amongst animals we have bred are cows, goats, rabbits, chickens, finches and ducks (not to mention dogs).
We found that our true love was for the dogs; particularly Goldendoodles and Golden Retrievers.
What makes your program special?
Longevity & we raise EVERY puppy as if is is destined for service work. They are handled DAILY by a trainer and raised with ENS, PC and socialization.
We have a holistic approach to life on our Farm, and extend our life philosophies to our dogs.
We have over two decades of training and breeding experience and are PASSIONATE about dog's health and temperament.
Welcome to the Sweethaven Family!
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies include petite, miniature, and medium sizes. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include cream, apricot, red, chocolate, black, phantom, merle, and parti. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 1
Reserved
Female
Girl 2
Reserved
Female
Boy 1
Reserved
Male
Birdie Black Boy
Reserved
Male
Birdie Mint Girl
Reserved
Female
Birdie Purple Girl
Reserved
Female
Birdie Red Girl
Reserved
Female
Birdie light blue boy
Reserved
Male
Sage Pink Girl
Reserved
Female
Sage Green Boy
Reserved
Male
Honey Purple Girl
Reserved
Female
Honey Mint Girl
Reserved
Female
Phantom Merle
Reserved
Female
Sable Merle girl
Reserved
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 6
Went home
Female
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Christina
Christina 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 $900 - $3,100 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Pricing includes puppy shots, full vet exam, microchip, free health insurance and health guarantee.
ALL puppies are potty trained by 8 weeks old. We have a $500 deposit to hold a specific puppy OR a place on our waitlist .”
Contract & health guarantee
Christina 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 Christina 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 Christina directly.
Sweethaven Kennels 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
Goldendoodle
Sporty Mix
Golden Retriever
Birdie, mom
Goldendoodle
About Birdie
Birdie is from our amazing "Otis" line of VERY unique merle markings and SUPER sweet, loving temperaments.
Of all of the puppies we have placed in homes, Otis Line families are ALWAYS the happiest and keep in touch the longest!
Birdie is SO SO friendly and outgoing. She loves all people and all of her dog friends! She is an AMAZING mom, and loves caring for her little ones.
Huck, dad
Goldendoodle
About Huck
Huckleberry lives with his adoring Guardian Family just a few miles from Sweethaven! He is a tiny, happy-go-lucky little guy who LOVES meeting new people. Huck has a perfect, SOFT dark red coat.
Sage, mom
Goldendoodle
About Sage
Sage is a picture perfect goldendoodle - sweet, healthy and gorgeous! Her deep red coat makes her stand out when we take her places, and she always gets treated like a star!
She almost never barks, get all of her basic manners down in only a few weeks of training and is the BEST mom!
Franklin, dad
Goldendoodle
About Franklin
Franklin is a lot of fun in a tiny package!
He is overjoyed to spend time with his humans and LOVES playing and going for walks. He has a quiet, non-barky personality that we adore!
Olive, mom
Goldendoodle
About Olive
Olive is a Medium Tri Bernedoodle
Pongo, dad
Sporty Mix
About Pongo
Pongo is a small in stature miniature F1b Golden-Irishdoodle with AMAZING furnishing and shaggy coat! Pongo would spend his days curled in lap if I let him, and gets along with other dogs and people.
He is clear genetically save for one copy cddy.
He has a gorgeous dark orange look to his coat, which we attribute to the single digit Irish setter back in his lineage.
Bean, mom
Goldendoodle
About Bean
Bean is a tiny 17 lb Mini Goldendoodle who lives with her Guardian family and dog brother, Toby.
Bean is a sweet and gentle girl who is a 4th generation momma here at Sweethaven! She has a deeply unique dark chocolate merle coat from the “Otis” line.
She enjoys playing with both her humans and dogs and has the sweetest, obedient disposition that we see in the “Clara” line here at Sweethaven.
Valentine, dad
Golden Retriever
About Valentine
Valentine is a big, goofy, loyal golden retriever boy! He has the blocky head and sturdy body that we love!
He is a gentle, friendly and very biddable boy with a dark red coat and full health testing.
Jasmine, mom
Golden Retriever
About Jasmine
Jasmine is smart as a whip and trained to find deer sheds. She is sweet, biddable and athletic.
She has a deep red coat and athletic build. Fully health tested via genetics and OFA clearances.
Jasmine is confident and is very content to be left at home, but LOVES to go to work with her human dad, and is first in line for cuddles on the couch in the evening.
She is an amazing mother and raises confident, playful and health puppies.
Graham, dad
Goldendoodle
About Graham
Graham is a male Goldendoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Christina decided to make him part of their program. Christina 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.
Honey, mom
Goldendoodle
About Honey
Honey is a female Goldendoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Christina decided to make her part of their program. Christina 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.
Pepper, mom
Goldendoodle
About Pepper
Pepper is a female Goldendoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Christina decided to make her part of their program. Christina 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.
Charlie, mom
Goldendoodle
About Charlie
Charlie is a female Goldendoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Christina decided to make her part of their program. Christina 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.
Roxie, mom
Goldendoodle
About Roxie
Roxie is a female Goldendoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Christina decided to make her part of their program. Christina 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.
Apollo, dad
Goldendoodle
About Apollo
Apollo is a male Goldendoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Christina decided to make him part of their program. Christina 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.
Mattie, mom
Goldendoodle
About Mattie
Mattie is a female Goldendoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Christina decided to make her part of their program. Christina 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.
Otis, dad
Goldendoodle
About Otis
Otis is a male Goldendoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Christina decided to make him part of their program. Christina 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
Great level
Sweethaven Kennels 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 Goldendoodles.
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.
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.
Full Embark Panel, Neonatal Encephalopathy with Seizures (NEwS), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), GM2 Gangliosidosis, Poodle Type, Animal Genetics Panel
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).