At the heart of our Golden Retriever breeding program is a deep respect for the breed and a commitment to preserving its best qualities—health, temperament, structure, and intelligence. We believe that responsible breeding begins with purpose, not profit. We carefully select our breeding dogs based on comprehensive health testing, sound structure, and the stable, affectionate […]
As passionate Golden Retriever breeders, we don’t just focus on producing beautiful, healthy puppies—we’re committed to setting them (and you!) up for long-term success as confident, well-mannered companions. One of the best ways we’ve found to support that goal is by encouraging our puppy families to pursue early American Kennel Club (AKC) titles like Puppy
Health + Temperament + Conformation= Happy Dog, Happy Owner
At San Diego Goldens, one of our top priorities is setting puppies up for success — not just in the home, but out in the world. And if there’s one skill we believe every dog should be taught early and consistently, it’s recall — coming when called. Reliable recall training can literally save your dog’s
As breeders and trainers, we believe every dog benefits from learning more than just the basics. Teaching tricks like Spin, Speak, Roll Over, and Play Dead isn’t just fun—it’s an opportunity to build confidence, strengthen the bond between dog and handler, and set the stage for formal recognition through the AKC Trick Dog and Virtual
At our breeding program, we work hard from day one to ensure our puppies have a calm, confident relationship with food, toys, and people. We do not anticipate any resource guarding behavior from our puppies because we’ve laid a solid foundation early on—with plenty of food, no scarcity, and positive interactions around high-value items. That
