I'm Erica G., the breeder behind Willow Haven Kennels located in Tunnel Hill, GA. Our dogs and pups are raised in our home and are loved as family. We strive to produce high-quality show prospects and companions. We are dedicated to continuing our phenomenal lines in an effort to provide families with loving, healthy, and happy puppies. Our puppies leave for their new homes with a solid foundation of training and socialization, and we strive for quality and excellence with everything that we do.
Q. & A. with Erica
What makes your program special?
We started out with the spirited Tibetan Terriers, and now we’ve added our loyal, duck-loving Labradors to the mix.
Two very different breeds, one big-hearted mission: raising happy, healthy dogs—whether they’re champions in the field or champions of the backyard nap. Not every Lab hunts (looking at you, Penny), but every dog here is raised to be a loyal, loving companion.
From lively & spirited TT’s to laid-back Labs, WillowHaven has a dog for every kind of family!
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Owen
Went home
Male
Roo
Went home
Female
Howard
Went home
Male
Kiki
Went home
Female
Vanilla
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Uno
Went home
Male
Rummy
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Erica
Erica 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 $1,000 refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“AKC limited registration, microchipped, & have their first round of vaccines. Focus on early socialization, introducing puppies to water, other animals, gunshots, and kids. The Deposit is refundable up until puppy is 7 weeks old, including but not limited to if Buyer decides they dont want the puppy. Breeder agrees to hold the puppy for Buyer.”
Contract & health guarantee
Erica 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 Erica 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 Erica directly.
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
AKC registration
Registration
Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Initial potty training
Puppy starter kit
Toys
Food & treats
Basic obedience & manners
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Erica.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Tunnel Hill, GA
4571 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Lovell Field
4567 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Erica can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Erica
Erica has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Erica was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Erica is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Willow Haven 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
Litter and program updates
Erica G.
Program update on 17 Feb. •
Erica G.
Litter update on 04 Feb. •
Ezell and Penny's litter
Parent dogs
Penny, mom
Tibetan Terrier
About Penny
Penny is your typical Tibetan. As she was socialized a ton as a pup and won her Championship a little over a year ago. She can still be a tad aloof and beat to her own drum. However, she loves all her people! Including little humans to big humans! She always wants to be in the room with us! She does have her favorites and will snuggle up. Hint- it’s those of us that don’t pester her and pet her! :) She is content being lazy indoors as well as seeking adventures and swimming!
Good health testing
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Willow Haven 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 Tibetan Terriers.
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
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 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 Examination (rDVM, not 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 (rDVM, not 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.
Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis, Tibetan Terrier Type
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 Erica to bring home their puppies.
LP
Lisa P.
Verified owner · Aug. 2024
Erica from Will Haven Kennels was amazing and we are so grateful for our little baby, Roo! Erica was incredibly responsive and communicative before, during, and after we picked up our puppy. She shared so much information about the breed and is an incredible resource as we continue to learn about how to best take care of our pup. She loves all of her puppies and is invested in helping them and their new families navigate transitions and learn together. Erica is honest, straightforward, knowledgeable, informative, and communicative, and she made this process easy. We feel fortunate to have found her! Paying securely and using the Good Dog platform was a simple process as well. Thank you to Erica at Will Haven Kennels!!
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.