Puppies !!!
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PUPPIES BORN MAY 5, 2024!!!
all spoken for!
Hooker x Danger May 2024 - 12 pups arrived 5/5! !
https://www.k9data.com/pedigree.asp?ID=1338324
Danger is also an outside stud. He is owned by Dr. Mary Tatum (a well known and well-respected reproductive veterinarian who is also a field trial judge & competitor). Danger is a Master Hunter and certified therapy dog! Danger is almost 4 years old and super handsome with a fun personality!
Hooker x Danger May 2024 - 12 pups arrived 5/5! !
https://www.k9data.com/pedigree.asp?ID=1338324
Danger is also an outside stud. He is owned by Dr. Mary Tatum (a well known and well-respected reproductive veterinarian who is also a field trial judge & competitor). Danger is a Master Hunter and certified therapy dog! Danger is almost 4 years old and super handsome with a fun personality!
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Justice’s pups made their arrival on 10/12/23. A huge litter with 6 handsome boys and 4 beautiful girls!
Ideal for active families and/or hunting/competition homes. All pups are expected to be dark like their parents. Females should be 50-55 lbs and males should be 60-65 lbs at maturity. These pups will be ready for their new homes mid December. I offer an optional Puppy Head Start program if you want me to keep your new pup until Christmas or even after the holiday hustle. We work on name recognition, crate/potty training, individual treat training, household manners, continued socialization and exposure training and much more! |
Jonezzz x Justice
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Mom/Dam: Justice
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Dad/Sire: Jonezzz
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Jonezzz x Hooker
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Jonezzz
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Hooker
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Nacho & Envy welcomed 10 little cuties into the world on 6/20/22: 7 gorgeous girls & 3 beautiful boys!!!
Both parents are clear genetically for all testable diseases, which means every pup will also be clear! Prior pups have done well with active families, as hunting companions & some already have started their competition careers!! |
Nacho x Envy
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Nacho x Willow
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Nacho & Willow has a litter of 9 pups on the ground! Whelped on 6/4/22: 7 handsome boys & 2 beautiful girls! Ideal for active family, hunting &/or competition homes! |
I am planning litters in 2024 that will be ideal for dual-purpose homes. Active family homes only (either recreationally or performance competitions).
Puppies will be darker golden shades and I expect all to thrive as active, loving & obedient family members.
I expect these pups to be truly amazing both in the home & out in the field!!!
I typically keep 1-2 pups from each of my litter to further assess my breeding program (& enjoy a little more time with my puppies, of course!). I start them in my puppy headstart program and offer then to qualified homes after I’ve spent more time and have a better gauge as to how they grow/train/etc. I do this as most of my pups are placed in active family homes and I have no formal way to assess my pups as they age if they don’t stay with me or achieve competition titles. These pups are sold as “started pups” and prices vary depending on the pedigree and time they have spent with me. Reduced rates for co-ownership and/or future training/competition contract (ask for more info). ***I am always willing to make an arrangement for one of these pups to be placed with a well-deserving young handler (& family) who would like to become more involved in hunt tests...contact me if interested.
(If interested, please don't hesitate as my puppy list grows fast)!!!!
SCROLL DOWN TO SEE ANY PUPS AVAILABLE FROM DIFFERENT BREEDERS BUT SIRED BY ONE OF MY STUD DOGS...
PUPPIES MAY BE AVAILABLE FROM THESE “OUTSIDE” LITTERS:
None available currently.
If you would like to wait for a Katian pup, I’m
ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS FOR my 2024 LITTERS
I sometimes have “started pups” available....contact me for details! :o)
2019 Cricket/Grip pups
If you're interested in a golden retriever puppy (working-bred: competition/hunting/pet), let us know so we can forward you our puppy application (or you can download the application below). We sometimes have puppies and/or started dogs available (or know someone who does) - so do not be hesitate to contact us.
Advance deposits are strongly encouraged as we only accept a limited number of deposits per litter and interest in quality goldens greatly outweighs the number of good goldens available! My pups are always reserved before they are born.
Advance deposits are strongly encouraged as we only accept a limited number of deposits per litter and interest in quality goldens greatly outweighs the number of good goldens available! My pups are always reserved before they are born.
OUR BREEDING PHILOSOPHY
When we welcomed our first golden, we never considered breeding! But after becoming fully-immersed in this world of working goldens and realizing just how small the pool of traditional "field" goldens is, we are committing ourselves to furthering this wonderful breed. Both of us have a background in law, which provides us the need to be thorough and learn everything we can about our passions - we are quite the perfectionists! We have spent countless hours researching the history, health, standards, qualities, etc. and strive to be an asset to the breed in whatever way we can. We also spend all day with our dogs and have a great understanding of why goldens provide the perfect balance with regard to hunting and household companionship.
What type of homes do our puppies go to?
Let's face it, there are a number of field golden breeders who want all of their pups to go to competition homes (this is of benefit to them as every title that a pup receives, benefits their sire/dam too). Although we love running competitions with our dogs, we do not have our dogs for titles. We encourage all of our puppy owners to consider competitions because the dogs thoroughly enjoy them! It is a source of pride to see your progeny excel (just as with our children) - but we simply want our pups to have good lives with good families. That's why we are okay with our pups going to ACTIVE pet homes. Most of our pups go to dual purpose homes (families who want a well-behaved house pet as well as a hunting dog and/or a dog they can enjoy some competitive events with). We will not place our pups in homes where they will spend most of their time as a dust mop - these dogs live to work and are smart and energetic...they really need families who can appreciate and cultivate their natural talents (whether it be hunting, hunt tests, agility, obedience, active playtime/outdoor activities, etc.).
Our puppies receive:
Our puppies are very busy during their first 8 weeks of life. Here are examples of what each receives:
- Dew claws NOT removed (due to new studies on working retrievers)
- Vet checked at approx. 3 days and 6 weeks
- Daily weight checks for first 3 weeks, then weekly
- 1st set of shots
- Several worming treatments
- Nails trimmed regularly & bathed as needed
- Early neurological stimulation
- Socialization
- Transitioned to premium large breed puppy kibble
- Exposure training (noises, terrain changes, water, gun shot, obstacles, grooming, crates, cats, collar/leash, etc.)
- AviDog/Volhard puppy aptitude test (modified)
- Microchip implanted and number registered (for life) with new owner information on AKC ReUnite
- Dual litter registration with AKC & UKC
- Individual registration with AKC
- Every puppy goes home with a 26-month health guarantee/contract and registration paperwork (AKC &/or UKC)
- Lifetime support and commitment from your breeder ;o)
- Dew claws NOT removed (due to new studies on working retrievers)
- Vet checked at approx. 3 days and 6 weeks
- Daily weight checks for first 3 weeks, then weekly
- 1st set of shots
- Several worming treatments
- Nails trimmed regularly & bathed as needed
- Early neurological stimulation
- Socialization
- Transitioned to premium large breed puppy kibble
- Exposure training (noises, terrain changes, water, gun shot, obstacles, grooming, crates, cats, collar/leash, etc.)
- AviDog/Volhard puppy aptitude test (modified)
- Microchip implanted and number registered (for life) with new owner information on AKC ReUnite
- Dual litter registration with AKC & UKC
- Individual registration with AKC
- Every puppy goes home with a 26-month health guarantee/contract and registration paperwork (AKC &/or UKC)
- Lifetime support and commitment from your breeder ;o)
How much does a puppy cost?
The cost of owning any dog is expensive. If you are a first time dog owner the cost of owning a pup the first year will exceed $2,000 alone. Note I said cost of owning, that does not include the purchase price of the pup. We'll get to that later.
The typical "Healthy" Golden will live from 10-15 years and cost you somewhere in the neighborhood of $15,000 to $20,000 over the course of its life. That price includes feeding, shelter, basic O.B. classes, equipment, veterinary care, and fixing the occasional bump and scrape. Note this cost is for a "Normal", "Healthy" dog.
If you get one with allergies, joint problems, eye problems, or other genetic disorders that price of ownership will skyrocket two or three fold. The lesson to remember is don't scrimp on the purchase price of the pup because it will come back to bite you in the pocketbook later.
The purchase price of a pup can start at $1 and go to $4,500 or more. In most cases you get what you pay for. Puppies from a back yard breeder may sell from $1 to as much as $3,500+. Puppies from pet shops are the real rip off. Low quality, no health clearances, no guarantee or warranty to speak of, and an excessively high price tag. You are paying a premium price for an “instant” puppy. It is so sad to see how many good people end up with a puppy they thought came from a good breeder/pedigree, only to find out that it has a genetic defect that may have been prevented if proper breeding practices were performed.
The purchase price for puppies from a serious reputable breeder will start about $3,000 and go up from there. This type of breeder has done their homework, obtained health clearances, and offers a guarantee on the dogs they produce. They are your best value over the long haul. My puppies usually range in price from $3,600 to $4,200 depending on the breeding. Most puppies born to outside females who have been bred to on of my studs average $3,000+. My puppies are priced higher than most in the country but my parents are much better (quality & achievements) than most in the country. I also devote my life full-time to my goldens so I don't have the luxury of an extra income to support my dogs. The benefit to a breeder who doesn't have a real-world job is that more time is spent raising the puppies and the puppy program is more detailed with enrichment opportunities as the pups grow. I also include extra perks in my puppy price including individual puppy registration (most breeders just do the litter registration), microchip implantation & lifetime enrollment in AKC ReUnite, etc.
Do most folks need a $4,000 puppy? Of course not! Most puppies in that price range are really competition quality and more dog than most people need. Most people will be best served with a pup from the $3,000 to $3,500 price range. In that range you should get a pup from sound healthy stock, a written warranty, and support from a knowledgeable breeder for the life of the dog. You will unlikely find a puppy-raising program similar to mine at that price range. That is money well spent when you consider the cost of ownership for the life of the dog.
The typical "Healthy" Golden will live from 10-15 years and cost you somewhere in the neighborhood of $15,000 to $20,000 over the course of its life. That price includes feeding, shelter, basic O.B. classes, equipment, veterinary care, and fixing the occasional bump and scrape. Note this cost is for a "Normal", "Healthy" dog.
If you get one with allergies, joint problems, eye problems, or other genetic disorders that price of ownership will skyrocket two or three fold. The lesson to remember is don't scrimp on the purchase price of the pup because it will come back to bite you in the pocketbook later.
The purchase price of a pup can start at $1 and go to $4,500 or more. In most cases you get what you pay for. Puppies from a back yard breeder may sell from $1 to as much as $3,500+. Puppies from pet shops are the real rip off. Low quality, no health clearances, no guarantee or warranty to speak of, and an excessively high price tag. You are paying a premium price for an “instant” puppy. It is so sad to see how many good people end up with a puppy they thought came from a good breeder/pedigree, only to find out that it has a genetic defect that may have been prevented if proper breeding practices were performed.
The purchase price for puppies from a serious reputable breeder will start about $3,000 and go up from there. This type of breeder has done their homework, obtained health clearances, and offers a guarantee on the dogs they produce. They are your best value over the long haul. My puppies usually range in price from $3,600 to $4,200 depending on the breeding. Most puppies born to outside females who have been bred to on of my studs average $3,000+. My puppies are priced higher than most in the country but my parents are much better (quality & achievements) than most in the country. I also devote my life full-time to my goldens so I don't have the luxury of an extra income to support my dogs. The benefit to a breeder who doesn't have a real-world job is that more time is spent raising the puppies and the puppy program is more detailed with enrichment opportunities as the pups grow. I also include extra perks in my puppy price including individual puppy registration (most breeders just do the litter registration), microchip implantation & lifetime enrollment in AKC ReUnite, etc.
Do most folks need a $4,000 puppy? Of course not! Most puppies in that price range are really competition quality and more dog than most people need. Most people will be best served with a pup from the $3,000 to $3,500 price range. In that range you should get a pup from sound healthy stock, a written warranty, and support from a knowledgeable breeder for the life of the dog. You will unlikely find a puppy-raising program similar to mine at that price range. That is money well spent when you consider the cost of ownership for the life of the dog.
Do we ship puppies?
While we strongly encourage all new owners to personally pick up their puppy so they can visit with us - we understand that this is not always practical - particularly if you live 1,000 miles away! When this is the case, we recommend transporting the puppy to their new home by air (in cabin & accompanied by someone). Air travel for the puppies varies in price but on average, you can expect the total shipping costs (airfare, crate, vet health certificate, etc.) to add an additional $500+. I recommend direct flights, and carefully select flights to minimize the pup's total travel time. The time spent traveling by air is much less than ground and more secure/safe - the only time I recommend long-distance ground traveling with a young pup is when you are personally doing the traveling or someone you really trust is transporting the pup (a young pup without its full series of puppy vaccines is susceptible to diseases - so care must be taken not to stop for potty breaks where other dogs commonly relieve themselves). If you are unable to fly to pick up your pup, I can arrange for a flight nanny to deliver your pup to an airport close to you.