AKC GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES FOR SALE
Located in MN.
Update 4/27/2020**We do not have any future breedings planned**
Located in MN.
Update 4/27/2020**We do not have any future breedings planned**
I'm a certified veterinary technician with 12 years experience in veterinary medicine and although I'm no longer working in that field I maintain my passion for animals. Golden Retrievers are a wonderful breed and easy to fall in love with. Our dogs live in our home and are part of the family, they sleep on our bed not out in a kennel. Raising these babies takes priority and when the decision is made it is only done if our schedule allows it and we devote 24/7 to pups. Etta is currently our only breeding golden and breeding her is carefully planned and done ethically. I take breeding very seriously and do it responsibly. I take my time in researching pedigrees and health concerns before deciding to breed. Expanding to more litters in the future is a possibility but only when I have the ability to devote the time and attention they need and deserve. Our pups get lots of love and attention and we strive to give them the best start in life possible. Pups are born in my bedroom and stay there for the first few weeks of life. I do early neurological stimulation, daily weight checks and when pups are older we expose them to a variety of sounds, materials & places.
My goal in breeding is to produce healthy, beautiful, intelligent Golden Retriever puppies with sound temperaments that will be wonderful companions and to find equally wonderful loving forever homes for them! We will always take back one of our Goldens if ever needed no matter the circumstances and at any age. Under no circumstances are any of our pups/dogs to be placed in rescues or shelters and this is explained in detail in our puppy purchase contract. We screen ALL our potential buyers before they can commit to a pup. As much as we are willing to take our Goldens back we want to avoid that situation as much as possible so making sure one of our Goldens is the right fit for you is of utmost importance!
Please visit our "Before You Buy A Golden" page to help guide your decision on whether a Golden is the right dog for you and your family. Goldens are truly wonderful but have unique characteristics and prone to health issues that all potential owners need to be aware of.
I keep our web page updated and if we have pups available they will be posted under the "Puppies for Sale" page along with more details.
Please feel free to email me with any questions.
Kristi
[email protected]
My goal in breeding is to produce healthy, beautiful, intelligent Golden Retriever puppies with sound temperaments that will be wonderful companions and to find equally wonderful loving forever homes for them! We will always take back one of our Goldens if ever needed no matter the circumstances and at any age. Under no circumstances are any of our pups/dogs to be placed in rescues or shelters and this is explained in detail in our puppy purchase contract. We screen ALL our potential buyers before they can commit to a pup. As much as we are willing to take our Goldens back we want to avoid that situation as much as possible so making sure one of our Goldens is the right fit for you is of utmost importance!
Please visit our "Before You Buy A Golden" page to help guide your decision on whether a Golden is the right dog for you and your family. Goldens are truly wonderful but have unique characteristics and prone to health issues that all potential owners need to be aware of.
I keep our web page updated and if we have pups available they will be posted under the "Puppies for Sale" page along with more details.
Please feel free to email me with any questions.
Kristi
[email protected]
OUR DOGS
Little Agate
"Etta"
**Etta is retired from breeding**
Etta is a AKC registered Golden Retriever born 7/25/2013. She is a darker golden with a nice straight field coat that is easily managed. Etta is a medium size golden, she weighs about 62# and measures about 22.5" at the shoulder and has light build. Etta is 1 pass away from her Junior Hunt title and did very well with starting training at an older age than most competing dogs. As a puppy she did some agility, she loved that and did well there too. She is very laid back and calm but gets up and goes when it’s time. She loves water, is an outstanding marker, loves retrieving, is a super sweet girl and a bit of a clown. She has been a very healthy with no chronic allergies or seasonal allergies (she had an allergic reaction once to an unknown allergen, likely from a bug bite or plant), no skin conditions or ear issues. She did gray prematurely (grays started popping up at about age 3) and that is likely hereditary. She has OFA clearance on hips, elbows, eyes and thyroid. Etta is clear for ichthyosis, degenerative myelopathy, PRA/PRCD, sensory ataxic neuropathy and NCL. Click on the following links to view her health clearances.
OFA Clearances
Genetic Tests
Pedigree
Genetic Diversity Test
Little Agate's Big Sky Amethyst JH
"Violet"
Violet is an Etta X Rowdy pup born 11-9-2016. She has a great temperament, is super smart and has that classic Golden Retriever sweetness. She definitely has more "go" than her mama Etta and is very eager to please. Violet completed her Junior Hunt title summer of 2018 and we're super proud of her! Violet loves water and swimming and really loves retrieving. She is very affectionate and sweet too! We are starting to get her health clearances to see if she will be used for breeding. She has been a healthy girl with no allergies, skin issues or ear problems. Her eyes and thyroid are certified OFA normal and she is clear for ichthyosis, degenerative myelopathy, PRA/PRCD and sensory ataxic neuropathy. Violet's hips are OFA rated good, her right elbow was graded normal and her left elbow with grade 1 dysplasia. Due to the grading of her elbow Violet has been spayed and was not used for breeding.
OFA Clearances
Genetic Test Results
Pedigree
Genetic Diversity Test
Little Agate's Hawaiian Lava Rock
"Maui"
Born 1-16-2018, an Etta x Rowdy pup. Maui is not as intense as his sister Violet but he still loves retrieving. Maui is bigger than the girls at about 24" tall at the shoulder and weighs about He loves to swim and play ball. He's very affectionate and really loves to snuggle. He was one of the lightest pups in his litter and is turning out to have a medium golden coat with white feathering. We decided not to use Maui for breeding so he has been neutered. He makes for a great "display model"!
SIRES WE USE:
We currently do not own a stud dog and therefore look to other breeders to find a sire for our pups. HR SHR MK's Rowdy Boys Raisin A Ruckus JH sired Etta's 2016 & 2018 litter. Rowdy is a handsome boy with a deep red straight field coat. He is similar in size (height) to Etta but he has has a much more muscular build and a broad head. Rowdy belongs to Kim Schnider at Ponderay Goldens in Wyoming. Rowdy's pedigree and health clearances can be viewed HERE. More information and pics of Rowdy and all the other beautiful goldens at Ponderay can be viewed at Ponderay Golden's website HERE
We currently do not own a stud dog and therefore look to other breeders to find a sire for our pups. HR SHR MK's Rowdy Boys Raisin A Ruckus JH sired Etta's 2016 & 2018 litter. Rowdy is a handsome boy with a deep red straight field coat. He is similar in size (height) to Etta but he has has a much more muscular build and a broad head. Rowdy belongs to Kim Schnider at Ponderay Goldens in Wyoming. Rowdy's pedigree and health clearances can be viewed HERE. More information and pics of Rowdy and all the other beautiful goldens at Ponderay can be viewed at Ponderay Golden's website HERE
The GRCA provides puppy referral as a convenience to puppy buyers to find out about breeders who are GRCA members and their litters. GRCA takes no responsibility whatsoever for any puppies/dogs that you may acquire through GRCA puppy referral. GRCA is not responsible for any breeder’s sale practices and sales contracts, nor will GRCA be involved in any manner in contract disputes between puppy buyers and breeders. Availability of puppies and conditions of sale are at the sole discretion of the individual breeder. Buyers are encouraged to read ACQUIRING A GOLDEN RETRIEVER, as found on the grca.org web-site, for general information about obtaining a puppy, to take as much time as necessary to locate a reputable breeder from whom they feel comfortable purchasing a puppy, and to investigate breeders and their puppies thoroughly before committing to a purchase. You are not obligated to purchase a puppy from the breeders whose names you obtain from GRCA puppy referral.