13 week male , 8 month female, & 3 yr. female available.
13 week male , 8 month female, & 3 yr. female available.
Do you wantr to learn more about the golden retriever breed standard? Size, weight and /or traits. Follow this link.
https://www.grca.org/find-a-golden/more-topics-before-you-buy/akc-breed-standard/
We breed to improve the breed we love! As members of the National Golden Retriever Club of America we adhere to the Code of Ethics as outlined. Members of the Golden Retriever Club of Greater St. Louis too.
https://www.grca.org/find-a-golden/more-topics-before-you-buy/grca-code-of-ethics/
By now many have seen this term or one close to it. Unfortunately there are always someone out there who tries take advantage of unsuspecting puppy buyers and create a false claim or scam. Please follow this link for information on this new fad.
https://www.grca.org/find-a-golden/more-topics-before-you-buy/english-cream-golden-retrievers/
Goldendoodles are not hypoallergenic dogs and they do often shed. This false claim is why AKC will never approve of them as a purebred dog. The grooming required to maintain a poodle type coat is needed frequently and is very expensive. If not cared for properly, the dog will need to be shaved down to the skin. Some have started to do clearances but , they do not have the generations of such behind their dogs or the research. Don't overpay for what AKC considers a mutt.
https://www.grca.org/find-a-golden/more-topics-before-you-buy/goldendoodles/
Golden retrievers leave paw prints on your heart. In preserving the breed we love, we understand how they are not just pets but family members. Producing the healthiest, happiest pets possible for all is our goal. Want to know more?
You can research a dogs's clearances and ratings for hips and elbows. Most breeders do submit their eye, heart and any DNA testing they have done too. Do not just take someone's word they follow the same guidelines. You can also see grandparents, siblings, half siblings too. the more generations of clearances the better.
Many people call and say we just want a pet, do you know show breeders sell more to pet homes then show homes? This article below is great to read and understand why getting a puppy from a show bred litter gives you the best and healthiest puppy possible.
While DNA testing is not a code of the ethics with the Golden Retriever Club of America or the Golden Retriever Club of Greater St Louis, it is becoming more popular. Many people do not understand how to interpret it which can create a problem greater than those we are testing for currently. Breed diversity can also be affected drastically.
Unfortunately some backyard breeders and puppy mills are trying to utilize it. They lack the generations of clearances that are pertinent to the code of ethics behind their stock. DNA testing should never be put over the lack of hips, elbows, eyes and heart clearances. More than five generations of solid clearances are important. Some DNA testing is being done in these circumstances to scam the buyer into falsely believing DNA testing is more important. These deceptive sellers rely on the buyer's lack of knowledge.
Here's a good link for a better understanding of how to use DNA.
The national Club recently made the decision to not add DNA testing at this time to our code of ethics. Many breeders do not DNA test currently but this should not hamper a decision to purchase a puppy as long as the puppy has all of the code of ethics clearances. Remember puppy prices go up with every additional test added to the requirements.