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If interested in one of our puppies please complete the puppy application below. Please be as detailed as possible with your answers as this is our first impression of the home you can provide for one of our puppies. Submitting this puppy application does not guarantee you a puppy. Once your application has been approved we will contact you with an estimated wait time and update you once future litter plans are made. Thank you in advance for your patience!
*We do have a few litter plans for the end of 2024 and 2025!

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Children? Please list ages. *

Other pets? Please list species, breed, age, sex, spayed/neutered? Also include previous pets and why you no longer have them. *

What is your time frame for a puppy? We are a small hobby breeder and often only have a few litters a year. Are you willing to wait for the right dog? If so, how long? *

Describe your current lifestyle and typical day. Work hours, hours away from home, etc. How do you plan to ensure that your puppy's needs are met while you are away from home? *

Do you rent or own? If rent, are dogs allowed? Please be prepared to provide proof. *

Describe your home and yard. Do you have a fenced in yard? If no fence, are you prepared to walk your dog multiple times a day for elimination and exercise? *

Where will your dog sleep? What areas of the home will be off limits for your dog? *

Have you owned a Golden Retriever before? If not, why do you want a Golden? Why do you specifically want one of our puppies? *

Are you aware golden retriever puppies are very active and may be destructive if not given appropriate enrichment and exercise? Did you know Goldens shed? *

Who will be responsible for the primary care of your Golden and training? *

Do you have a trainer for your current pets? If so, please list. If not, have you researched trainers? Please tell us about your training methods and goals for training. What training methods do you plan to use? Positive reinforcement, clicker training, Electronic (E-collar) training, Alpha Dog/Dominance training, etc. Please select all of the above that you are interested in. *

We do prioritize those homes interested in our 4-week starter puppy program. This program focuses on advanced socialization throughout your puppies critical socialization period and includes started house training, crate training and basic commands/house manners. We highly recommend this to help produce the most well rounded, confident puppies and to give them the very best start at life. Puppies go home at 12 weeks of age and the cost of this program is $4,000. Are you interested in this program? *

What are you looking for in a golden? Please be specific about the sex, appearance, energy level etc. What are your goals and expectations for your new puppy? What qualities or behaviors do you deem unacceptable? **We do prioritize those homes flexible on sex as this allows us to best match the best puppy temperament for your lifestyle. Our list for boys is typically much longer than that for girls. *

What do you plan on feeding your puppy and why? Are you aware of the current research linking grain-free diets and Dilated Cardiomyopathy due to Taurine Deficiency? Are you willing to follow recommended nutrition recommendation? *

In most cases our puppies are sold as pets with limited AKC registration. Limited registration means without breeding rights. Are you looking for a family pet? *

Have you ever competed in any AKC events such as conformation, agility, obedience, etc? If yes, please describe in detail. Are you looking for a show prospect? If yes, please tell us about your show experience. Do you owner handle? Will you be seeking a professional handler? Are you aware that show prospect puppies carry no guarantee they will mature into show prospect adults? *

It is important to note that final puppy selections are made at 7-8 weeks of age based upon conformation and temperament evaluations. We match our puppies with the most appropriate homes based upon the information provided in this puppy application and puppy evaluations. Show/performance/service prospects are chosen first and then pet puppies are selected thereafter. It may be 8 weeks before final decisions are made. Are you ok with this? *

Are you willing to stay in close contact with us and keep us updated on your puppy as it grows and matures? What do you expect from us as a breeder? *

If for any reason you are unable to keep your puppy you will be contractually obligated to return the puppy to us, the breeder. This is non-negotiable. Do you accept this? *

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