Barron’s Dan River Retrievers

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Heather B.

Breeder of Golden Retrievers

  • Chatham, VA ·
  • Responds within a few hours

Meet the breeder

I'm Heather B., the breeder behind Barron’s Dan River Retrievers located in Chatham, VA. Each of our dogs has brought so much happiness to us throughout their lives. We want to do our part to produce wonderful, healthy dogs that can bring other people joy as well, and we strive to provide each of our puppies with loving homes where they can live happy lives.

Q. & A. with Heather

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We had a couple of litters of puppies with our first golden and so when we got Charlie in 2015, I told my husband that I would like to have a litter of puppies with her. So in 2017 after having a litter of puppies with Charlie and enjoying it so much, I looked at my husband and said, this is what I want to do full time.

  • What makes your program special?

    I’m always trying to be better. I have learned so much and I’m trying to improve my program everyday. When I’m deciding on a dog for my program, I’m not just looking at OFA, PennHip and DNA results. I’m looking at the disposition, personality, and looks of the dog also. They have to have it all. I’m here for my families from the time the puppies are born until the very end.

  • 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.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Heather

Heather 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.

Heather partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 8 weeks old.

“Our families pick out their puppy with our help when they come to take them home.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $250 refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $3,750 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“This price includes AKC limited or full registration. Vet examination and first vaccinations, deworming and microchip. All puppies go home with food, a blanket that smells like mom and a new toy. The deposit holds your spot in the picking order of the puppies. Our families pick their puppy with our help based on the puppy’s personality and what the family is looking for, not just a picture.”

Contract & health guarantee

Heather 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 Heather 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 Heather 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
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Chatham, VA

4249 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Roanoke–Blacksburg Airport (Woodrum Field)

4248 miles away

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Meet in Richmond, VA

4136 miles away

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More about Heather

  • Heather has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years

    Heather was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Heather’s links

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Heather is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Barron’s Dan River 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Barron’s Dan River 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 (Preliminary), 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 (Preliminary), 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.

  • Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Heather to bring home their puppies.

  • Renate P.

    Verified owner · July 2026

    Heather was responsive and it’s obvious she is a responsible breeder and cares about the puppies.

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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.

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.

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.

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.