Puppies expected August 2008. We are now excepting reservations. Please fill out questionnaire at the bottom of this page. The form is not working, so please copy and paste it to an email. I'll get back to you as soon as I can.


I only occasionally have a litter of puppies. When I do, it's usually because I'm looking to keep a puppy for myself from that litter. I have an average of a litter a year. There is a lot of time, thought and effort put into each breeding, starting months before the breeding takes place. Golden puppies are adorable, but aren't angels. If you value your landscaped yard, those new leather shoes, hate dog hair, then Goldens aren't for you. If you want a gentle companion, find yourself a well bred puppy. Take your time and investigate whom ever your getting your puppy from. The very minimum, the Sire and Dam must have current OFA hip and elbow clearances, done after the age of 2 years. Both parents should also have a heart clearance and eye clearance. The eye clearance needs to be done every year, and shouldn't be more than a year old. Ideally, visit your breeders, and see how the dogs are taken care of. This speaks a thousand words. You should also be able to see at least the mother of the puppies. Sometimes outside sources are used for the Sire.

I have many requirements for my puppy inquiries. If any of these requirement are not how you raise your puppies, then my pups aren't for you. 

If you would like to know when I am having a litter, please email me.



The best advice I have ever given puppy owners is to get a newspaper and roll it up very tight...
Secure it with a rubber band and leave it on the coffee table...
Then, when the puppy piddles in the house, chews up a slipper or does anything he's not supposed to do, simply take the newspaper and bang it on top of YOUR head very hard while repeating...
"I should have been watching my puppy!"
"I should have been watching my puppy!"
"I should have been watching my puppy!
"
 


1. First and foremost we as the breeders are guaranteed first right of refusal.  If for any reason you can't keep the puppy, the pup comes back to us only.  We will assist in placing the puppy
2. The puppy will be examined within 72 hours of receipt, and will be provided proper veterinary care throughout it's life time.
3. That said puppy will be given adequate and proper shade and housing when outside. 
4. At all times this puppy must never be mistreated with physical force.  Rather puppy will be enrolled in a kindergarten and taught gently what you'd like it to know. 
5. This puppy WILL BE a member of the family, and allowed in buyers home.The puppy will be treated as an addition to the family.  Why get a dog if your going to leave it outside.
6. This puppy will NEVER BE tied or chained as a means of security.  Rather said puppy will be provided with a secure fence for safety
7. It is agreed my pet puppies will be spayed or neutered by their first birthday .  No breeding will be done with these dogs.
8. The puppy will not become overweight.  This causes major health issues.  The puppies weight must be managed throughout it's lifetime..At the same time however choose a good food, and access to water always.
9.That us as sellers will be notified of any change of address.
10. That said puppy will not be used for purposes of vivisection and will not be sold by or to a wholesale establishment or chain store, catalog sales house, auction or puppy mills.


 
If after reading this, you still think your ready for a puppy, I have a questionnaire page you can fill out. This isn't a guarantee of a puppy, but it's a start to good communication.

Please copy and paste our questionnaire in an email as our form is currently not working. Thank you!

Puppy Questionnaire
 

 

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