Artondale Golden Retrievers
- Gig Harbor, WA
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Mary H., the breeder behind Artondale Golden Retrievers located in Gig Harbor, WA. I breed and show to better the breed. Our dogs are health and genetics tested. Vet cleared pups, vaccinated and dewormed.
Q. & A. with Mary
Why did you start breeding?
I fell in love with Golden Retrievers when we rescued our first from a rescue. We researched the breed and decided, with much thinking and planning, to better the breed and improve health and longevity of the Golden Retriever.What makes your program special?
Our dogs are family first and we enjoy them so much! We have a litter or two a year to add to our program. Our pups are health and genetics tested prior to breeding. We follow the code of ethics for our breed and raise our pups in our house. We focus on health, temperament and conformation. Our puppies are raised in our home and leave with a wonderful start.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Mary
Mary has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
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
“We don’t take deposits. We put those who have completed an application and phone interview on our waitlists and update as our girls pregnancy progresses.”
Contract & health guarantee
Mary 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 Mary 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 Mary 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Mary.
Breeder's location
Meet in Gig Harbor, WA
2309 miles away
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More about Mary
Club memberships
Mary is a member of Golden Retriever Club of America.
Mary has been a member of Good Dog for about 6 years
Mary was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Mary is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Artondale 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
Parent dogs
Westley, dad
Golden Retriever
About Westley
Beautiful and easy going personality. He’s a fun loving ball of energy! Westley likes to be the family caregiver. He will watch the pups as though he’s the father. He plays so sweetly with them. He also has learned to take things to others and retrieve items that drop on the floor. He’s intuitive and understands when people or other pets are sick or elderly. He’s truly the sweetest little guy I’ve ever had. A true Gem. Westley will likely stud for Poppy. TBD.
Poppy, mom
Golden Retriever
About Poppy
Poppy is George and Charlotte’s pup who is planning on having pups after her health clearances at two. In her spare time she’s learning how to dock dive and contemplating trying her hand at the conformation ring since covid mandates have been released. Watch Poppy grow and succeed!
Charlotte, mom
Golden Retriever
About Charlotte
Beautiful and sweet disposition. Charlotte is a bit of a diva. She’s always at my side. Charlotte has been a loving and wonderful mama of three litters of pups. This is her last litter and she will live her life here at home with her family. Living her best life possible. Her daughters are planning on accepting the torch and are eagerly awaiting their OFA’s.
George, dad
Golden Retriever
About George
Beautiful deep golden with a blocky head and nice conformation. George is a focused and active boy who loves to retrieve and snuggle with his dad, Bob.
Parent health testing
Good level
Artondale 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.
DNA Disease Panel
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).
