Blue River Goldens
- Lake Mills, IA
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Kimberly N., the breeder behind Blue River Goldens located in Lake Mills, IA. Welcome to you from Blue River Goldens! I have had the pleasure of sharing my life with this breed since 2009. A retired show dog entered my life, my first Golden Retriever, and the rest is history. I have come to know and love this breed even more, I hope to share a little of this with others.
Q. & A. with Kimberly
Why did you start breeding?
I decided to start breeding Golden Retrievers as a way to give back to both the breed and to people looking for an ethically bred, healthy, happy dog companion. It has been like traveling with Elvis Presley when I am out and about with River. He has a very magnetic personality. Many judges and trainers continue to comment on his outgoing, people loving, VERY HANDSOME persona.What makes your program special?
We only raise one litter a year at best. Each puppy is planned for and the result of health tested parents. All of our dogs have gone through training and have competed in a variety of events. Proving they have both brains and beauty. Before going to their furever homes, our puppies are handled daily and given every chance at a long, health productive life.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Kimberly
Kimberly 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.
Kimberly 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 7 weeks old.
“We take great care in matching our puppies. We are with them since the day they were born and know each puppy very well. Once each puppy has been evaluated at 7 weeks of age you will be matched based off your Blue River Golden application to best ensure your new family member fits into your lifestyle. ”
Price
“The price includes first round of vaccinations, worming, completed registration with AKC, an AKC Welcome package/folder, microchip registered to both the owner and myself, OFA certification of both parents. Puppy buyers identify gender preference and if no puppy of preferred gender is available, the buyer has the option to accept a puppy of the opposite gender. If the buyer declines this option, the deposit is refundable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kimberly 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 Kimberly 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 Kimberly 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
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kimberly.
Breeder's location
Meet in Lake Mills, IA
Other pick-up locations
Flexible meeting point
Kimberly can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Kimberly
Club memberships
Kimberly is a member of Kennel Club of Freeborn County, Des Moines Golden Retriever Clun and Golden Retriever Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
American Kennel Club Canine College, CHIC Certified, Puppy Culture Breeder.
Kimberly has been a member of Good Dog for 4 months
Kimberly was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Kimberly is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Blue River Goldens 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
River, dad
Golden Retriever
About River
River is an amazing representative of the Golden Retriever breed. He is the embodiment of the loving, hardworking, intelligent personality that is so important when considering the standard for the Golden Retriever. River has achieved many titles within the confirmation ring. He is a joy to handle in the breed ring. Every judge has commented on his bubbly personality and his smile which never stops. When you are around him you just have to smile back.
Excellent health testing
PRA, Golden Retriever 1, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, +8 more.
Angel, mom
Golden Retriever
About Angel
Angel is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kimberly decided to make her part of their program. Kimberly 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.
Excellent health testing
PRA, Golden Retriever 1, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, +8 more.
Parent health testing
Good level
Blue River Goldens 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.
Vet Wellness Exam
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.
DNA Disease Panel, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, Ichthyosis, 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).
