Bark & Bloom

Dalton C.

Breeder of Golden Retrievers

Gillett, AR ·

Meet the breeder

I'm Dalton C., the breeder behind Bark & Bloom located in Gillett, AR. My wife and I, along with our 3 children, breed our Golden Retrievers in Arkansas County, Arkansas. We focus on breeding our dogs to be energetic, friendly & family oriented. Our Golden’s have brought so much happiness to our family & we love seeing the impact our dogs have on other families.

Q. & A. with Dalton

Why did you start breeding?
Our journey started when we purchased our main man Gus. Gus instantly became an irreplaceable part of our family. After seeing Gus’s loyalty and demeanor as our family grew we were hooked on the breed. We breed our dogs with love & attention to being well rounded family dogs. Each of our Golden's have brought so much happiness to our home. We want other families to enjoy them as well.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include dark golden, golden, and light golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.

Getting a puppy from Dalton

Dalton 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, Dalton partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $250 non-refundable deposit. The remaining balance is $1,750 - $2,250, before taxes & fees.

“All pricing includes: AKC registration First round of vaccinations Deworming Health testing Socialization program . In order to ensure you get the puppy you desire, we recommend you put down a non-refundable deposit. Prices will vary based on color of specific litter & male or female.”

Contract & health guarantee

Dalton 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 Dalton 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 Dalton directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
  - Car rides
  - Surface & tactile stimulation
  - Socialized with children
  - Daily handling
  - Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Puppy health practices
  - Vet check
  - First round of shots and deworming
- Extras
  - Food & treats
  - AKC registration
  - Puppy starter kit

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Gillett, AR

4853 miles away

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Memphis Airport

4753 miles away

Flexible meeting point

Dalton can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Dalton

Dalton has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Dalton was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Dalton’s links
- Facebook

Dalton is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Bark & Bloom 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

Honey, mom
Golden Retriever
About Honey
Honey is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Dalton decided to make her part of their program. Dalton 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.
Gus, dad
Golden Retriever
About Gus
Gus is a male Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Dalton decided to make him part of their program. Dalton 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

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Bark & Bloom 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 (Preliminary)
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 (Preliminary)
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.
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).