Our puppies are $2,500 for limited AKC registration. Our puppies are guaranteed for a full 2 years against life threatening congenital and genetic health issues which is longer than most other breeders. Please see our contract for specific health and genetic guarantees. Full AKC registration for breeders may be an option, but an interview process must be completed in advance. A fee will be charged for full registration (i.e., breeding rights) which ranges from an additional $500 to $1000. A $500 deposit will hold your place in line to choose your puppy and must be paid once the puppies arrive. Your deposit may be refundable under certain circumstances. The remaining balance (minus the deposit) is due in full on pick-up day. Occasionally I am asked if we have a payment plan. Yes, we can set up a contract and accept monthly payments as long as the balance is paid in full on pick-up day.

We make every effort to make sure your experience of purchasing a puppy from us is a smooth and enjoyable process! Puppy reservations are made on a first come basis, to qualified families, in the order applications are received. Read our "Sales Contract /Health Guarantee" located under the "Adoption Process" tab on our website. You must be willing to agree to our contract before purchasing a puppy from us so it's best to read it before proceeding further. Apply via this link: Puppy Application - Google Forms. This helps us to know more about you and what you are looking for in a puppy. If you don't receive a response within 24 hours, please contact me via text at 330.692.7792. Occasionally I am not notified when an application is sent. Once we receive your application and are approved, you will be added to our wait list and contacted about current or future availability. Once puppies arrive and are 1-2 weeks old, you will be contacted about placing a deposit in the order your application was received. Please do not place any deposits until your are notified it is time to do so. We post weekly photos and videos of the puppies on our Facebook and Instagram pages. Most of the time, choosing is done in person by visiting, but occasionally some decide to choose their puppy via photo and video or facetime/messenger. Puppies will be ready for pick up when they are 8 weeks old. We will notify those who have placed deposits of choosing and pick up dates. You may choose and pick up your puppy in person or if you are too far away you can choose your puppy via photo/video and have your puppy flown to you with a puppy nanny or we will also meet you at the airport. Flying your puppy will cost on average $550 additional for a ticket, crate, and health certificate. (Fee is subject to change based on current ticket prices.) If you choose to use a puppy nanny, all arrangements must be made by you, although we will meet the nanny at a local airport if requested. (Local airports - Pittsburgh PA, Cleveland OH, or Akron OH). Full payment must be received before flying the puppy.

We are located in Salem which is in NE Ohio. I will provide you with my address once a deposit has been received and we are getting closer to a visit or a pick up day.

Facebook: Golden Pride Retrievers | Salem OH | Facebook Instagram: 𝑮𝒐𝒍𝒅𝒆𝒏 𝑷𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔 (@goldenprideretrievers) • Instagram photos and videos Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goldenprideretrievers Email: www.goldenprideretreivers@gmail.com Call or Text: 330.692.7792

For deposits we accept: Check by mail (must be received within 4 days to hold your place in line to choose) Venmo (do not click "turn on for purchases" as a fee will be involved) PayPal ('friends and family' only so an additional fee isn't involved) Cash app (does not have fee restrictions) The links for the 3 electronic transaction apps are located in the "Deposit" section under the "Adoption Process" tab. All you need to do is hold your phone on the QR codes and your deposit will be sent directly to Golden Pride Retrievers.

We only accept 3 forms of payment on pick up day.... CASH CERTIFIED BANK CHECK MONEY ORDER You may also mail a personal check at least one week before pickup day but it must be received in time to clear before you arrive. (NO personal checks or electronic app payments can be accepted ON pick up day.)

Yes, all of our Goldens are AKC registered, and the litters are registered with AKC as well. You will receive the AKC paperwork at pick up so you can register your puppy with AKC should you choose to do so. All puppies are sold with limited AKC registration (no breeding), unless prior agreement and additional fee is paid. Only then will full AKC registration (breeding rights) be included.

Yes! All of our breeding adults are OFA hip, elbow, cardiac and eye cleared. ** **Occasionally we may have a female who hasn't yet completed her final OFA hip / elbow testing for her first litter, (they must be age 2 to be tested for hips & elbows and sometimes a female won't be quite 2 yet for her 1st litter). IF that is the case, it is a guarantee that both of her parents were tested and cleared, thus making her chances of passing much better.

Yes! All of our goldens are genetically tested and we only breed parents that will produce litters of puppies that will be "clears" or "carriers" of the main genetic golden retriever health issues that can be tested for. We will never breed a litter that could potentially have "affected" puppies with any of the tested-for health issues. Please see the "Education" tab for further information on genetic testing and what clear, carrier and affected means. There is also a list there of exactly what genetic health issues are tested for in Golden Retrievers.

Absolutely! Our puppies receive their 5-way puppy vaccine around 6 weeks of age. They will then need to be taken to the vet every 4 weeks for the remainder of the puppy vaccine protocol, which is normally around 10, 14, and 18 weeks of age. All vets vary so this is just a guideline. Call your vet for their protocol. Our puppies are dewormed with Pyrantel at 2, 4, & 6 weeks of age. They are then dewormed with Fenbendazole 5 days in a row between 7 - 8 weeks of age. Fenbendazole is a dewormer and also treats for potential Giardia. They are also given a coccidia preventative called Toltrazuril around 5 weeks of age and then again the week before they leave. You will receive a record of your puppies' vaccine and deworming dates to take with you to your vet.

All of our puppies are vet certified and come with a TWO year health guarantee stating that they will not be affected by any life threatening genetic or congenital health issues. If your puppy/dog does experience any covered health issues, we would need to see documentation from a licensed veterinarian stating what the condition is. We will have the puppy seen by our own vet as well to see if they are in agreement. If it is determined that there is a life threatening genetic or congenital issue, you will be able to choose another puppy from the next available litter. We will take back your puppy and assume all further health responsibility. For a complete detailed list of what exactly is and is not covered please read our contract located in the "Adoption Process" tab on this website. Our goal is to produce the healthiest puppies that we can. We genetic test every adult so that we can make sure to only breed litters that produce clear or carrier puppies for the golden retriever health tested issues. We do not breed any litters that will have any genetically "affected" puppies. We complete all hip, elbow, heart and eye OFA tests to make sure we have the best possible chance that we will not produce any puppies with any hip, elbow, heart or eye issues. We cannot guarantee against environmental dysplasia, as that is caused by environmental factors once the puppies leave us, but we can reduce the chances of genetic dysplasia by testing our adults. Unfortunately, there are still many health issues that cannot be prevented such as allergies, cancers and other similar issues, but we do what we can to test for the issues we can prevent. Our main goal is to produce healthy golden retrievers that possess the soundness, temperament and beauty reflected in the breed standard. We want every one of our Golden Pride families to have wonderful experiences with us from start to finish and for all of our puppies to live long happy healthy lives!

Yes, all of our puppies leave microchipped with an AKC reunite microchip. We will provide you with the information to register your new puppy with the AKC database so if he/she ever gets lost, someone with the tools capable of reading microchips, such as a vet or shelter, will be able to help locate you if your golden is located and taken to one of those facilities! We use AKC reunite microchips as they only charge a one time $20 fee to register your puppy for a lifetime as opposed to other companies who charge a yearly fee to keep them registered in the database. We microchip our puppies for several reasons: Most vets charge around $50 to implant a microchip and we as breeders can do it for less so it is an added bonus for the new owners because they won't have to pay extra to have it done! We also microchip with the hope that our puppies will always be able to be returned to their owners! We are listed as a secondary contact so even if they are unable to reach the owner, they will reach out to us so we can try to locate the owner. Lastly, we microchip our puppies so we can guarantee it is in fact our puppy in the event that someone ever needs to bring it back to us. Unfortunately there are unscrupulous people in this world who may try to do a bait and switch on us so we microchip to prevent this from happening.

Yes we do! From day 3 to day 16 our puppies are put through a series of 5 daily exercises. This time period is believed to be a time of rapid neurological growth and development. Even though puppies are very immature during this time, they are sensitive and respond to ENS. Please see the "Education" tab for more information on the ENS exercises and also to read the list of positive impact it produces on the puppies.

Occasionally we are asked if visitors can come see or play with our puppies when they are tiny babies. Until the puppies have had at least their first set of puppy vaccinations, the answer is NO. There are several reasons why we do not allow anyone around the puppies between birth and 6 weeks... and all of those reasons are to protect the puppies. Like a new baby, the opportunity for young pups to pick up infectious diseases is increased with all new contacts. Their immune systems are building, so at this time, the moms and pups live in whelping areas which are separate from all outside traffic. Most illnesses and diseases are innocently carried in on people’s shoes and clothing. Entire litters of puppies can be wiped out within 48 hours by the puppy killer parvovirus. This disease could be picked up unknowingly by people in a school yard, a park, a pet store or even on a sidewalk - and this is only one disease. We cannot risk exposing our dogs and puppy's to diseases that could kill them. It is also very stressful for the mama dog to have strangers visit when she has a young litter. This in turn will put stress on the new born pups. Remember, you are only one of many people who want to see the puppies, not including everyone else who “just wants to peek at the new babies.” If we allow everyone to see, touch, or spend time with the new pups, the mom’s routine would be disrupted: her eating and caring for pups and even her ability to produce enough healthy milk for them could be at risk. We have occasionally heard from people who say such and such a breeder allows people to visit puppies early. Well, if that is the case, the reality is most likely their number one objective is selling a puppy and concern for the puppy’s well-being is secondary. We understand your excitement, however, until you take your puppy home, we are responsible for all the puppies health and safety so they are our #1 priority.

We prefer not to fly puppies alone in cargo but we will meet you at one of our 3 local airports with your puppy so that you can fly in , meet us to get your puppy, and fly right back out. Another option is to use a puppy nanny to have the puppy delivered to an airport near you. A puppy nanny will fly with your puppy from my airport to yours and make sure the trip goes well and he/she is well taken care of. We do not take care of arrangements for puppy nannies but we will meet one at the airport upon request if you make the arrangements. We do on occasion fly puppies cargo but the specifications (seasons, certain flights, temperatures, length of time spent flying, etc. will determine whether we will consider it or not.) Feel free to contact us for more info on that subject. The 3 local airports near us are Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland OH and Akron OH. There is an additional fee of about $550 - $600 for the ticket, crate, and the vet's Health Certificate to fly. This fee is subject to change up or down as those prices fluctuate.

All of my adult goldens and also all of my puppies live inside my home the entire 8 weeks. There is no point at which my puppies are moved outside like many breeders do. I have remodeled part of my home into my business/breeding facility, complete with a heated birthing room, puppy play area, bathing area, grooming table and many cabinets for the storage of all my breeding necessities. We have a very large fenced in play area outside for all of our adults to run, play, get ample exercise, fresh air, and sunshine. They spend most all day outside on nice days and reasonable time periods outside, even in the snow! Goldens love the snow!!

The only difference you will notice is the color. Really, they are all just different colors of golden retrievers, but some breeders prefer to refer to the color differences as Cream, White, Golden, Red, Mahogany, Honey, Blonde, Copper, etc., to help differentiate the colors of their adults and puppies. The pigmentation tends to be darker for the lighter cream-colored coats, but not always. There are no differences in their temperament, health, or lifespan. Some people think one or the other sheds less but that is not true. That factor is specific to the dog's coat density and length, not their coloring. Some websites claim there is less cancer in the English Creams, but to my knowledge, that has never actually been proven. Some say the build or size is different in the Creams vs Goldens but again, not true. I have had many different colors over the years and have never noticed any specific differences in health, temperament, lifespan, size, shedding, head shape, or build between the various colors of Retrievers. They are all wonderful and it is truly only a color preference wanted by the individual!! https://grca.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/II.G.10_-_WhatExactlyEnglishGR1.pdf

Absolutely, yes! English Cream Goldens are purebred Golden Retrievers and so are American Golden Retrievers so if you breed the two together it's still a purebred Golden Retriever... there is just a variety of colors in the litter! It’s just like breeding a Chocolate Lab to a Yellow Lab, the puppies will still be purebred Labs, there will just be a variety of colors in the litter.

We feed all of our puppy litters 'Purina Pro Plan Large Breed' puppy food with chicken and rice. There is much controversy on the internet as to what food is best to feed dogs. Our vet recommended Purina Pro Plan (PPP) as one of the top commercial foods with the longest track record of producing quality kibble while always spending a lot of money on research to make it better. They also rarely ever have recalls compared to many other brands. Another reason is we want to feed a food that is very good quality yet also very easy to locate for all of our puppy families. We want our puppies to be able to continue eating the same food for at least a time period after they leave and so we don't want to choose a food no one can find. We have had that happen to us several times with puppies we have bought from other breeders and it is a pain! PPP can be found on Amazon and Chewy for the best prices. All of our dogs have been very happy and healthy on Purina Pro Plan for many years now. Are there cheaper foods out there? Of course... but as for cheaper, remember, you get what you pay for. Lesser quality food has more fillers which causes dogs to pass more of the unused food and keep less of what they need, which equals out to needing to feed them more to achieve the same level of "full". In the long run feeding 3 cups of quality food vs. 4-5 cups of cheaper food will cause you to actually spend more. In addition, feeding more food and passing more fillers also causes them to poop a lot more and who really wins when that happens? I'll pay more for food for less poop any day!! 🤣 As far as how much and how often to feed, please refer to the "Feeding your Puppy" tab under the "Education" heading for more detailed information about what foods and how much to feed your puppy!

It is preferable to give "training treats" for the hundreds of times you will be taking them outside in the initial phase of house training. They are very small and have very few calories per piece. You may not think that matters, but since a puppy only eats a small amount of food a day, giving them many extra high calorie treats could quickly double their calorie intake for a day; thus, causing them to gain more and faster than they should. There is nothing wrong with giving larger treats just for fun, but it is best if its only occasionally. People food should not be given at all, as it not only teaches them to beg, but also can upset their digestive system and cause diarrhea... which is not fun when they aren't yet house trained! 🤢 It is best to keep the variety of treats to a minimum for the 1st month as all those different brands and ingredients are just going to potentially introduce their tummy to too many different things at the same time, which can again, cause diarrhea. You could even give them a piece of their food as a treat in the beginning to limit amount of new foods offered.

As many things are these days, how often to breed a female dog is a question of controversy. Many people have differing opinions on the matter and it's sometimes hard to find a good side. I have researched this topic extensively and have decided to follow Dr. Robert Hutchison's “back-to-back” breeding protocol. “Back-to-Back” breeding is when a female is bred every heat cycle during her prime breeding years. For large dogs this may be one litter a year and for small or medium sizes this can be two litters a year. While this may sound extreme to some, for animals in nature, this is always how it is done. And now, there is scientific evidence to support that "back-to-back" breeding is healthiest for the dog as well. Dr. Hutchison is a world renown vet and reproductive specialist and has done extensive research on all areas of breeding. His article is extensive and if you wish to read it, the link is at the bottom. The easiest way to explain it is that the female dog's uterus and hormone levels still think she is pregnant despite not being bred. The inflammatory effect of progesterone is still the same on her, whether pregnant or not, and can actually be more harmful if the uterus is left "empty" following a heat cycle. Youth is her strength in breeding healthy litters. After age 6 the female’s litter numbers starts to drop drastically as nature is telling her it is time to be done. The more heat cycles she is put through over the long haul without being bred increases her risk for mammary cancer and Pyometra**. Therefore, it is best to breed often during her prime breeding years and then spay her at a younger age. **Pyometra is a uterine infection that can occur in intact females when their uterus is left "empty" following a heat cycle. The more heat cycles with no pregnancy that a female dog goes through, increases the chance of this infection. Therefore, a female should be bred every heat cycle so as not to leave her uterus "empty" and allow this deadly infection to occur. I have studied all the research and decided it best to breed my young healthy females back-to-back until it is time to retire them from my program. This does not always happen as there are individual cases I take into consideration. I always skip her first heat and sometimes her second depending on the age at which they each occur. I breed my females every heat cycle (every 6 to 8 months) from the first heat after they turn 1-1/2 thru age 5, as long as they have returned to their normal weight and pre-pregnancy activity level. Normally each female has 5 to 6 litters in that time frame. They are then spayed and retired. I understand there are differing opinions on the matter, and I will continue to stay in tune with new research. My female dogs are loved family pets and I always want what is best for them. https://www.gooddog.com/good-breeder-center/webinar-with-dr-hutchison

Previous to 2021, we did not complete much health or genetic testing, thus not being able to guarantee as much that your puppy would not have future health issues. In 2021, after a ton of learning and research on how to breed better healthier goldens, we began genetic testing all of our goldens and completing all recommended OFA hip, elbow, heart and eye testing. If they do not pass any of our testing protocol, we do not use them for our breeding program. Therefore, we am now able to provide you with a better guarantee of no future health issues or at least the ones that can be tested for. A better quality, more health tested puppy, will always be a higher price from any breeder. I have researched the "going price" for puppies similar to ours and with the health testing our adults have I find us to be somewhat lower than a lot of other breeders on our "same" level. I feel our price point is very good for the value, quality, care and environment in which they are raised.

Well, just like with everything else, most of the time you get what you pay for. In recent years of searching for puppies for myself, I have seen goldens priced from $500 to $5,000! I have even seen some as high as $15,000! Honestly! Most of the reason is because there is a huge variety of breeders who spend varying amounts of money and time on their breeding business and therefore, charge varying amounts. We have breeders who basically throw two unknown dogs together that they bought for as cheap as they could, do the bare minimum with them, raise them unsocialized in barns and then sell them to whoever wants a cheaper puppy. Then there are breeders who go above and beyond making sure they have the best quality adults, health testing is completed, they spend their days taking care of and socializing the puppies which are raised in their home, they provide vitamins and supplements to keep them as healthy as possible and they do everything humanly possible to have the best puppies they can. These 2 examples understandably command VERY different prices!! So basically, the more health testing the parents have, the more expensive the puppy. The better the quality of food, vitamins, environment etc. that is provided for goldens and their puppies, the more expensive the puppy. The more time a breeder spends with their puppies, the more expensive the puppy. The better quality of parents and the better they are cared for, the more expensive the puppy. Is it necessary to get a fully health tested puppy? Every person is different. Some just want an inexpensive puppy and are willing to take a risk with zero testing. Some have gotten burned in the past with a lesser expensive puppy and are now looking for better quality this time. Some want to know that every test possible has been done and are willing to pay for that quality. Is a "cheap" puppy guaranteed to have health issues? Nope! Is a very pricey puppy guaranteed to not have health issues? Nope! Unfortunately, nothing is ever a 100% guarantee. One does, however, stand a better chance of having less issues if they look for better quality and fully health tested parents. Some unscrupulous breeders do not even have the pedigree for the dogs they are breeding and could potentially be breeding relatives. Do you think you're going to have health issues with that puppy? Oh my, yes!! There is a wide variety of people who want different things in a golden and I realize my price is not for everyone. If you are searching for a lesser priced golden, just please be very careful. Many breeders sell health disasters and you will end up spending way more in their lifetime on vet care and medications than you would on a higher quality puppy up front. Puppy mill puppies also often have expensive puppies yet they are very poor quality.

Typically, a puppy can control their bladder one hour for every month of age. So, when your new puppy comes home at 2 months old, it should not be expected to hold its bladder for longer than 2 hours. Does that mean your puppy won't pee inside after having been out just one hour ago? NOPE! House training requires patience, commitment and lots of consistency. Accidents are a part of the process and are to be expected. Puppies are thought to not have the mental ability to actually understand what you are trying to teach them until they are 3 months old so the number of accidents during their 1st month in their new home is more based on you remembering to take them out rather than on them knowing to hold it.

With some exceptions, males should be 65 - 75 lbs. and females should be 55 - 65 lbs. A golden retriever is a medium framed breed, not a large, framed breed like many may think. My "pet peeve" is owners over-feeding their goldens and causing them to carry around way too much weight for their frame size, thus, causing hip and elbow trouble or other health issues from continuous over-feeding. Just because the parents were kept within this weight range, doesn't mean your golden will not get much larger IF you overfeed him/her. Even as little as just a 1/2 cup too much food per day could add 2 -3 lbs. in a month to their weight. So, after a year, that's 24-36 lbs. of extra weight and suddenly you have a100 lb. golden!! Giving them more snacks and table scrap will lead to the same problem. Their frames are meant to hold the weights previously stated and any additional will cause excess pressure on their joints during all the running and jumping they will do in their lifetime. Good genetics aside, improper weights can cause hip and elbow dysplasia over many years of carrying around too much weight, just like with humans needing hip and knee replacements. Weigh your golden from time to time and cut back on the daily food intake by 1/4 or a 1/2 cup a day if the pounds are starting to accumulate. Your golden will be much happier if they don't have all that extra weight to carry around and their hips and elbows won't cost you a $10,000 surgery!!

Golden Retrievers and children go together like PB&J! Goldens were originally bred as a hunting dog so one of the qualities this breed is known for is having a “soft mouth”, which means they won’t damage the game when they retrieve it. As a domestic pet, this is a big plus when interacting with children. As some other breeds are unpredictable, the Golden Retriever is normally gentle and very patient with being mauled and laid on during play with children. While Goldens have an excellent reputation with children, keep in mind, children must also be taught how to interact with all dogs and Goldens are no exception. Some dog training schools offer classes just for kids to get involved. The big thing with getting your child involved with a Golden is consistency and responsibility. They must not be too rough with the puppy, or the puppy will learn that rough play is acceptable. This will result in way too rough of play when they are full sized yet still a "puppy." Having a golden puppy can be a little tough if you have small children. They are very playful and "mouthy" puppies, so small children can be playfully nipped at or accidentally knocked down by a rambunctious overly playful golden puppy. Their teeth are like little razors and their claws and jumping can be too much for small children. They do not understand early on that humans are not their chew toys. Therefore, it is very important to only allow small children and puppies together with close adult supervision.

I am a firm believer that you will enjoy your Golden so much more if you put the time and effort into properly training it from the beginning whether it be taking them to dog obedience classes or training it yourself via online classes. Goldens are a very playful breed and can also be very ornery! They also love to jump and be overly rambunctious when excited! A properly trained golden will bring you many happy years of being able to enjoy your them as opposed to yelling at them daily because they are doing things they were never properly trained not to do. While it isn't a necessity, it is important to spend time training them as you will be much more pleased with the end result if you do. Here are a few recommended online options: https://www.youtube.com/user/zakgeorge21 https://www.pupscoutsdogtraining.com/youtube https://www.baxterandbella.com/

As I am not a licensed veterinarian, I do not have the education to make this decision for you so I cannot make an educated comment on this topic nor will I tell you what to do. If you ask me personally, from what I have read, I do think that spaying puppies early on could potentially be detrimental to the hormones they need for proper growth. If I were to have a golden that I was not using in my breeding program, I would wait until they were 1-1/2 to 2 years of age before spaying or neutering just to be safe. My logic is I am out nothing to wait but I am out a lot if I do it too early. The only real downside to waiting is having to go through one heat cycle with a female but that is manageable with a dog diaper and your male may go a little nuts if there is a female in heat in the neighborhood. Both are relatively easy problems to manage. I believe that you should do your own research on the pros and cons of each time frame and also speak with your vet. I think every person needs to make this decision for themselves and should not be forced by the breeder or the vet to do it sooner or later than they wish. This is why I do not require proof of spay or neuter until the puppy is 2 years of age. I have been told by a few vets that do recommend waiting beyond what used to be the 6 month normal spay/neuter time period the following info: Females: Spay after the completion of one full heat cycle and verification by x-ray that growth plates have closed. An average female has her first heat cycle between 10 and 14 months but this does vary. Males: Neuter after 18 months of age and verification by x-ray that growth plates have closed.

I will occasionally breed my females with an outside stud, which is a stud owned by another breeder rather than by myself. If I do use an outside stud, I always use one from "Golden Retriever Stud Service" (on Facebook) owned by Erin Conger. She has many gorgeous males to choose from in a variety of colors and all of them have all of their health testing completed. She is also located only an hour from me, so it makes breeding very convenient for me as I do not have to have the semen shipped. If you purchase a puppy from me in which an outside stud was used, while the male is not on the premises for you to meet, I will always still have their health testing and photos on my website for you to see and you are also welcomed to contact Erin with any further questions about them. Now as for why? Well, there are several reasons why I may use an outside stud. One main reason is if I have several females in heat at the same time it is very taxing on the male to try to breed several females at once so I will use one of my males for one female, and one of Erin's males for another female to help alleviate that over-use issue. Another reason is if I plan to keep a female puppy from the litter, then it is in my best interest to use an outside stud so I can then use my males to breed her. If I use my own stud as the sire of the litter, then I cancel out the ability to use my male as breeding potential for her. A third reason is that based on genetic or health testing of the female, another outside stud may complement her better than my own male.

NOPE! There are many reasons why a breeding does not result in puppies and most often the reason is never known. Therefore, just because I may post on this website or on social media that I am planning for a certain number of litters next year... it is never a guarantee. Even a positive pregnancy test can still result in no litter because just like with humans, things can still go wrong before or during delivery. Puppies can also be lost relatively easily during the first 2 weeks of life as they are very fragile and can go downhill quickly. Sometimes there may be something wrong with a puppy that will result in it not surviving the first few days as well. Therefore, I make no guarantees of any certain litter at any certain time no matter what I plan for so please do not 100% count on a puppy until further into the process. I once had a mom contact me telling me that her breeder kept telling her that the dog was pregnant and that she would have puppies ready for Christmas. This mom told her kids they were getting a puppy for Christmas, and they were so very excited! As it turned out, the dog was not pregnant and there would be no puppy for Christmas. The woman contacted me frantically searching for someone who had a puppy ready at Christmas, so she didn't have to break her kid's heart. I have never forgotten that story and always want my potential customers to understand that no puppy from ANY breeder is a guarantee except for one ready to go right now! I am a realist, and I am honest, and I would rather share this information up front than have to break hearts with bad news later on. Now with that all said, normally things do go well. The negatives are generally in the minority but still need to be mentioned!

There are no official degrees for dog breeders and I have no college degrees in animal teachings but after all the years of hands-on training, the massive amounts of research I have done, and all the other breeders I have learned from... if I could have a college degree in breeding I would for sure! In fact, I'm pretty sure I have more knowledge in my head about breeding than I do for the college teaching degree I actually did get!! 😂