Puppies

Puppy selection process

Dream golden retriever puppy Willow & Doc 2022 litter

My process for placing the perfect puppy with the perfect family is a multi part process.

I do not have families "pick out" their puppy.

I spend countless hours with the puppies and I get to know them and their little personalities. I do ask for your preferences, should you have any, after you have had a chance to visit the litter. However, keep in mind that our goal is to work with our puppies in a way that they are all very similar in personalities. Therefore, most families end up not having a preference.

I will use the questionnaire you complete as well as my understanding of the puppy to not only pick the perfect puppy for you, but just as important, to pick out the best family for my puppy.

Co-Ownership Opportunities

Be one of our co-owners

I am always looking for the opportunity to co-own females with litters that I produce.

Being that I don't place my retired females, this is another way for me to be able to further my breeding program.

What would this involve and what restrictions are there?

You would get the pick female from the litter. You would allow me, should she pass all of her health clearances and meet the breed standards, to breed her after she turns 2 years old. *

You would be offered the option of receiving money back per puppy or a puppy from the litter.*

She will be your dog first and foremost. I do not believe in taking away any rights to someone's dog that they love and that is a part of their family. My contract is very clear about that. She would be bred at a time that is convenient for your family as well as for me. If you have a family trip planned with her, that would be the priority for her.

I have some restrictions on what type of heartworm and flea treatments you use, but I am otherwise quite flexible.

You would need to live within a reasonable distance from me as I would need to "borrow" her to do her health testing and the breeding process. All of these expenses are paid for by me.

How long would you have my dog?

I only have your girl for a few days to accomplish the breeding itself and then she is returned to you until it is time for her to have her puppies.

I usually take her about 5 days prior the day she is due to have her puppies to make sure she feels comfortable at my house. Usually she adjusts pretty quickly as this is a familiar place to her even if it has been a while.

I will have her for about 5 weeks after the puppies are born. I will have the puppies weaned in that time and it gives the new families an opportunity to meet her on their first visit to meet the puppies.

You will be allowed to visit her and the puppies at any time!

*some terms apply, please inquire.

Additional Resources

Please consider looking into one of these resources:

NorCal Golden Retriever club - https://norcalgrc.org/puppies/

Golden Retriever Club of America - https://www.grca.org/find-a-golden/

The American Kennel Club (AKC) - https://marketplace.akc.org/puppies/golden-retriever?location=California

There are a lot of scams going on out there due to the increased demand for puppies, so please be sure to visit our Links section about how to find a reputable breeder as well as how to avoid online scams.

Upcoming Litters

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