Amberidge Golden Retrievers

Karen A.

Breeder of Golden Retrievers

  • Ennis, TX

Meet the breeder

I'm Karen A., the breeder behind Amberidge Golden Retrievers located in Ennis, TX. We take pride in the time and dedication we give to every litter. Our dogs are family and we take them with us on outings and vacations. We train and show in AKC events. Our puppies are guaranteed to be healthy and free from genetic abnormalities.

Q. & A. with Karen

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We previously owned Shetland sheepdogs and border collies. After meeting an English Cream Golden we knew we had to have one. Their sweet calm personalities and fun loving spirits and eager to please attitudes make them perfect for families with children. They are loyal and easy to train.

  • What makes your program special?

    Our girls are family. We have our dogs tested for all genetic issues. We only breed dogs with outstanding temperaments that will make them calm, loving members of your family. We are currently training our girls for therapy work and hunting/scent/retrieving. Puppies will be started with some basic obedience and manners before going to new homes. We want their new families to enjoy them as much as we enjoy ours. We fully guarantee our pups and will take them back at any time if family situation necessitates. We also offer lifetime boarding for our babies. We would love to have them come visit us.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies are light golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Karen

Karen has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.

Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 deposit and between $2,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Full health and temperament guarantee. AKC Limited registration. No breeding rights except by approval. 10% discount to military veterans and first responders. Depends on the situation. We will work with you.”

Contract & health guarantee

Karen may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Karen offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Karen directly.

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What’s included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Karen.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Ennis, TX

1168 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Dallas Love Field

1162 miles away

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Meet in Phoenix, AZ

1954 miles away

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More about Karen

  • Karen has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years

    Karen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • Karen’s links

Karen is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Amberidge Golden Retrievers meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Amberidge Golden Retrievers reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Golden Retrievers.

  • Hip Dysplasia

    Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.

  • Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)

    Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)

    Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.

  • Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type

    A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.

  • DNA Disease Panel, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1

    Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Karen to bring home their puppies.

  • Emma H.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2025

    Karen was the best!! She was quick to respond, even after I brought my puppy home! Teddy, from bear and abby’s litter, is the smartest, well-tempered, most lovable dog ever. He never skipped a beat when I got him and was prepared to be with me! He is the best puppy I have ever been around and the smartest. Within the first day I had him, he understood most commands and still learns more everyday. I would recommend Karen again and again for the best family dog or best companion ever!

    DH

    Dave H.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2025

    Karen was very helpful and we are pleased with our new family member. Beautiful puppy and exactly what we were looking for

    KD

    Karen D.

    Verified owner · July 2024

    My new puppy is adorable and an absolute delight. Karen is amazing to work with and both of them have exceeded my expectations. Karen is very patient and answering all my questions and giving me updates on April. To make the transition easier, she brought a baby blanket with the mother’s scent on it as well as a favorite snuggle toy. I was concerned April would have a problem transitioning, but within an hour at my house you would have thought that she had always lived here thanks to the socialization Karen did before I got her!

  • Allison H.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2025

    Karen was wonderful to work with from start to finish, and we adore our new puppy! Karen was personable and responsive, answering all our questions, and she clearly loves the breed. We had so much fun picking up our puppy, and he is thriving! I highly recommend Karen and Amberidge Golden Retrievers!

    Christine M.

    Verified owner · July 2024

    It was such a wonderful experience purchasing our first puppy with Karen. We got a boy from “Bailey’s” litter. We did extensive research and had an instant connection with Karen from the first day we reached out to her compared to other breeders. Karen was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the entire process. Karen would send pictures, videos, and updates on our puppy’s journey leading up to our pick up date. Our puppy was up to date on all his shots, as promised, and was cleared as perfectly healthy when we took him to his first vet visit. Our golden has been absolutely amazing! He’s sweet, gentle, patient, and easy to train. We have three kids and our golden is amazing with them. Karen was great with handling the pups and getting them ready to come to their forever homes. He was even potty trained. We were so pleased with our first puppy and our experience with Karen, that we purchased a second puppy through them one year later. This time we got a boy from “Abby‘s” litter. He’s very smart, cuddly, loving, playful and training perfectly. Very good with our kids and other dogs as well. We highly recommend this breeder if you’re looking for a family dog or a smart loving companion.

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.