Aubergine Golden Retrievers
Meet the breeder
I'm Amanda L., the breeder behind Aubergine Golden Retrievers located in Lumberton, TX. Our Goldens are bred for health and temperament with a focus on conformation, athleticism, and intelligence. We are dedicated to providing our families with wonderful, healthy, family pets. All puppies are AKC registered and all parents have the four minimum clearances recommended by the Golden Retriever Club of America. We hand raise each of our puppies to ensure a reliable temperament and cherished companionship. No home will be considered without a questionnaire on file. Please visit our website to see availability. AubergineGoldens.wixsite.com/LifeisGolden.
Q. & A. with Amanda
Why did you start breeding?
I have been showing dogs since I was 12 years old. I was mentored by some of the best breeders around this area. I actively started my breeding program 10 years ago. I am an Associate Member of the Greater Houston Golden Retriever Club & Member of the Golden Retriever Club of America.What makes your program special?
I have devoted half of my life to my Goldens and have spent significant time researching pedigrees, selecting breeding prospects, and raising puppies with all the love, attention, socialization, and exposure to ensure that they have the best start to their new lives. I also train my own dogs so I know my pups inside and out! Our puppies are trained using Puppy Culture as well as the Super Dog program. We love what we do and truly want the very best for our puppies and their forever families.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Amanda
Amanda 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.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Amanda partners with them to find the best puppy match.
Price
“Puppies are priced comparable to those bred by the GRCA code of ethics. Please contact breeder or visit our website for more information. AubergineGoldens.wixsite.com/LifeisGolden. Please email me if you have any questions. AubergineGoldens@gmail.com All homes must fill out a Puppy questionnaire, listed on my website, to be considered for a puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Amanda 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 Amanda 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 Amanda 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
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Amanda.
Breeder's location
Meet in Lumberton, TX
1125 miles away
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More about Amanda
Club memberships
Amanda is a member of Greater Houston Golden Retriever Club and Golden Retriever Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Professional Groomer, Puppy Culture Breeder, CHIC Certified.
Amanda has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Amanda was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Amanda is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Aubergine 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
Ivy, mom
Golden Retriever
About Ivy
Ivy is a female Golden Retriever almost 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Amanda decided to make her part of their program. Amanda has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Good health testing
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +2 more.
Parent health testing
Great level
Aubergine 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.
Brucellosis
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.
Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 2, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Golden Retriever Type, PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Full Embark Panel, DNA Profile, Animal Genetics Panel, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, 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).
