I'm Angela S., the breeder behind AmberLight Goldens located in Chesapeake, VA. Every puppy is raised with heart, heritage, and a touch of golden light. Nestled in a loving family home, we breed Golden Retrievers known for their steady temperaments, classic beauty, and devotion to their families. Our dogs are part of our lives — and every puppy is raised to shine in yours.
Q. & A. with Angela
Why did you start breeding?
Our journey began with our beautiful field-line golden retriever, whose deep amber coat and gentle soul inspired our name. She’s not just our foundation — she’s family. Amberlight Goldens began not as a business, but as a love story — between one extraordinary golden retriever and the family who adored her.
What makes your program special?
We believe a true golden is more than just a pedigree. It’s a legacy of love, loyalty, and light. We’re passionate about raising puppies who are not only beautiful but ready to join your family. Every puppy is nurtured in a warm, family environment. We are committed to producing healthy companions who embody the golden retriever’s truest spirit: loyalty, intelligent, and kindness.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include dark golden and golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Angela
Angela 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 non-refundable deposit and between $2,500 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Each puppy will have a vet exam, vaccinations, deworming, microchip, and AKC registration. Parents who are OFA certified for hips and elbows, full genetic screening. Puppies go home with a starter kit. All of our puppies are the same price regardless of sex or color.”
Contract & health guarantee
Angela 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 Angela 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 Angela directly.
Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
Vet check
First round of shots and deworming
Microchip
Vet records
Extras
Basic obedience & manners
Toys
Food & treats
Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Puppy starter kit
Initial potty training
AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Angela.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Chesapeake, VA
4122 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Norfolk Airport
4115 miles away
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Meet in Williamsburg, VA
4119 miles away
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More about Angela
Angela has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Angela was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Angela is a trusted Good Dog breeder
AmberLight Goldens 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
Parent dogs
Lola, mom
Golden Retriever
About Lola
The heart and inspiration behind Amberlight Goldens, our foundation female represents everything we love about the breed — loyalty, drive, and devotion. With her amber coat and soulful eyes, she carries both beauty and purpose.
Her lineage traces back to respected field lines known for athleticism, intelligence, and exceptional work ethic. In the home, she is gentle, intuitive, and endlessly patient — a constant companion and devoted family member. Her steady temperament and eagerness to please make her the perfect partner in our breeding program.
Good health testing
PRA, Golden Retriever 1, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, +7 more.
Parent health testing
AmberLight Goldens 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.
Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type, Vet Wellness Exam
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).
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.