FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

For various reasons (health of puppies, scheduling, safety, etc) visitors are not allowed. You will meet your puppy on pickup day. Puppies leave at 8 weeks of age. Puppy picks are done after the 6-week vet visit, by the pictures and videos provided. A decision is to be made during the virtual pick time, so the next in line can pick as planned. If a decision is not made, your pick is forfeited and you will move to the last in line. I am more than happy to make a suggestion on which puppy I believe best fits your needs. I do update frequently, so you will get to know the puppies before it’s time to pick your pup. There is a family Facebook group from all the past litters that new families will be invited to as well.

I generally do a waitlist. If you are interested in a puppy, you will need to fill out the application to be considered. If your application is approved, I’ll add you to my notification list for the upcoming litter and you’ll be notified when reservations are open and holding fees are being accepted. When puppies are approximately 2 weeks old, I will start going down my notification list to start accepting holding fees. I reach out in order of my list, but ultimately spots are not secured until a holding fee has been sent. I try to give everyone ample time to respond before moving on to the next person on my list. After approval and a holding fee is made, you are added to my reservation list. That list goes in order of how holding fees were received by each gender. Puppy picks are done in order of this list. If you are an approved applicant and find a puppy elsewhere or change your mind, please let me know, so that I can remove your name from my list to make room for other interested families.

We feel that acclimating puppies in their first 8 weeks can be the most vital portion of raising puppies. Our puppies are raised on a mixture of several proven puppy curriculums.​

Between day 16 and 8 weeks we start using Noise Exposure exercises. This exposes them to common noises they will hear almost every day for the rest of their life. Including thunderstorms, fireworks, vacuums, the household noises (children, laughter, tv, music, etc). 

• Rubbing ears

• Covering their eyes 

• Open their mouth and run a finger along their gums

• Rubbing belly in a circular motion

• Run a hand down their back 

• Run a hand and fingers along their tail 

• Touch all their paws 

• Tap nails

• Trim their nails 

• Run fingers around their neck and under their collars

• Touch their nose​​ 

• Start crate training

The puppies are raised in my home and are loved like my own dogs are, no dogs or puppies are ever kept in a kennel-type atmosphere. I have developed my own way of doing things over the years with the help of Puppy Culture, other breeders, and my own experiences. I try to get the puppies used to what they will face in everyday life once they leave me. Puppies leave me at 8 weeks of age, I do not mind keeping them a little longer if told in advance. Puppies are dewormed bi-weekly, microchipped, and have their first puppy shot before leaving. Sire has had genetic health testing through Embark Genetics as well as completed OFA testing and received his CHIC certification. All dams have completed genetic health testing at a minimum. Puppies are sent home with a very generous puppy pack, I provide lifetime support, and have a return policy, as I do not want my puppies in shelters.

Yes our puppies are examined by our veterinarian by 6-7 weeks of age. The examination paperwork is sent home in your puppy folder.

We feed Valu-Pak Free 28/20 All Life Stages and Valu-Pak 30/20 All Life Stages. We choose an all life stages food because it benefits our moms when it comes to pregnancy and whelping.

Your Golden Retriever puppy will mature to be the color of his/her ears as an adult.

Yes, normally I have my own Stud for my females but if I ever outsource you can still see the Dam (mother) This is only if I don't have puppies on the ground at the moment, also.

Picks are only made in order of deposits, through pictures, videos, or FaceTime. (Starting fall 2024)

Regrettably, this isn't a viable option at the moment. Our waiting lists are currently brimming with eager families, and we want to ensure a fair process for everyone, including those excited to peruse pictures or videos.

If your deposit is used to be placed on our list, you are placed based on your preferred gender. You will be contacted in the order deposits were received when a puppy of your preference is born. Puppy picks are made by pictures, videos, or FaceTime. You may choose an available puppy or pass and continue to wait for the next available litter. View our Policy/Prices page for full details.

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It is taken off the amount due at pick up or before transport.