Aurum Canine Services
Meet the breeder
I'm Dana D., the breeder behind Aurum Canine Services located in Cottage Grove, MN. We focus on breeding health-tested companions with a specialty in service dog work. We take great pride in our breeding standards! Our dogs are raised in our home as members of the family. We focus on health and temperament first and foremost and on service dog potential. We are passionate about our work and look forward to connecting with you!
Q. & A. with Dana
Why did you start breeding?
With a background in vet medicine and training, we decided to start responsibly sharing dogs with others. Our program focuses on producing service dogs, or wonderful therapy, or companion pets with excellent temperament and health.What makes your program special?
Aurum Canine Services is dedicated to only breeding dogs that we know are excellent representations of the standard and will make a positive contribution to their line and to the families who love them.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Dana
Dana 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 between $1,500 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Dana 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 Dana 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 Dana 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 Dana.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Cottage Grove, MN
More about Dana
Dana has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Dana was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Dana is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Aurum Canine Services 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
Valkyrie, mom
Chinook
About Valkyrie
Valkyrie is a female Chinook. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Dana decided to make her part of their program. Dana 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.
Parent health testing
Golden Retriever
Labrador Retriever
Aurum Canine Services 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.
Full Embark Panel, DNA Disease Panel, DNA Profile, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type
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).
