🌿 What makes you an ethical breeder of Golden Retrievers?
We prioritize health, temperament, and responsible breeding. All of our dogs are health-tested to breed-standard, raised in a home environment, and placed with thoughtful care. We offer lifelong support and only produce litters with the goal of bettering the breed.
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🧠 What kind of early training and socialization do you provide?
We follow Puppy Culture protocols and introduce Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) to build confidence, resilience, and trainability.
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✈️ Can I have my puppy flown to me?
We do not use air cargo. You may pick up in person or hire a flight nanny to fly with your puppy in-cabin. Booking is the buyer’s responsibility. We provide a veterinary health certificate, required by airlines, upon request.
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🐕 Do you breed English Cream Golden Retrievers?
The term “English Cream” is often used as a marketing term rather than a breed distinction. We breed Golden Retrievers that and look to the AKC breed standards for health, temperament, and structure. Color varies from light to darker gold, but all our dogs are bred for quality and not for trendy labels.
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🐾 Do you remove dew claws?
We do not remove front dew claws. They serve an important function, and we train puppies for easy nail care instead.
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🧾 What comes with my puppy?
Puppies go home with a starter pack, vet records, health guarantee, and lifelong breeder support.
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🏠 Do you suggest crate training my puppy?
Yes! Crate training is an effective way to create a safe space for your puppy, help with housebreaking, and prevent destructive behavior when unsupervised. It’s a helpful tool in creating a routine for your puppy’s well-being.
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💲 How much does a puppy cost?
The total purchase price of a San Diego Goldens puppy is $2,800. To reserve a puppy, a nonrefundable deposit of $500 is required. Puppy pricing reflects the high level of care, health testing, and responsible breeding practices we uphold. Each puppy is raised in a loving home environment, undergoes early socialization, and receives veterinary care, including vaccinations and deworming. Additionally, we invest in the long-term health and well-being of the puppies and their parents, ensuring each puppy is a healthy, well-adjusted companion.
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📅 When can I take my puppy home?
Puppies can go home as early as 8 weeks old, however, there are benefits to puppies staying with littermates and their mother for additional time. We can discuss this on an individual basis and make a thoughtful decision together based on the puppy’s best interests.
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🩺 What vet care will my puppy have before coming home?
Puppies receive age-appropriate vaccines, deworming, and a health check by our vet.
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🧬 Do you offer a health guarantee?
Yes! Our puppies come with a health guarantee against inherited conditions, detailed in our contract.
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✂️ What are your thoughts on spaying or neutering?
We recommend waiting until maturity (24 months) before spay/neuter, based on current research on long-term health and joint development.
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💼 How do I become a certified therapy team with my puppy?
Becoming a certified therapy team typically involves training, socialization, and passing an official evaluation. You can contact organizations like Therapy Dogs International (TDI) or Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD) for specific steps. We would love to help you through this process!
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🐕🦽 What is the difference between a therapy dog and a service dog?
A therapy dog provides comfort and emotional support to people in various settings, like hospitals or schools. They are not trained to perform specific tasks for individuals. A service dog, however, is trained to assist a person with a disability, such as guiding a blind individual or helping someone with mobility issues.
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