Breeding Program

Jenn ~ Bacall ~ Tipsy

Since we are members of the Golden Retriever Club of America, we subscribe to their Breeder Code of Ethics.

We usually have just 2-3 litters a year and almost always have a waiting list. Our pups are in each of the New England states, as well as Ohio, Virginia, South Carolina, Louisiana, and Mississippi.

Each of our breeding dogs have been examined by a Board Certified Cardiologist, annually by a Board Certified Ophthalmologist and has either OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) or Penn Hip clearance for their hips & elbows. They are only bred to dogs with the same clearances.

Our puppies are tested at 7 weeks for temperament, adaptability, and show potential. Since all of our dogs live in the house (yes, 7 in the house!), the puppies are well socialized with both people and dogs before they leave us at 8 weeks. However, we do strongly advise they go to a puppy kindergarten class to be followed by obedience classes.

Puppies are sold with a 26 month contract on hips/elbow/heart/eye issues. Puppies placed in pet homes are sold with LIMITED AKC registration. We urge pet homes to have hip/elbow/eye/heart checks done at the appropriate age of the puppy and we partially reimburse the cost of the tests. Puppies sold as show/breeding prospects come with FULL AKC registration.

A portion from the sale of each puppy is donated to the Canine Health Foundation and is designated to programs that provide research funds for the study of cancer in Golden Retrievers