Bowden's Goldens
- Otisfield, ME
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Marie B., the breeder behind Bowden's Goldens located in Otisfield, ME. We are Maine breeders of Golden Retrievers and only those dogs that have hip, elbow, eye and heart clearances. Many of our dogs are Champion Sired. All of our Golden Retrievers are loved family members. All of our puppies are raised under foot in our living space, getting constant love and care. We are licensed by the State of Maine and the Town of Otisfield as Maine breeders of Golden Retrievers.
Q. & A. with Marie
What makes your program special?
Our adult dogs and puppies have been featured in the L.L. Bean catalogs. One of our Golden Retrievers is pictured on top of the Caldwell Banker Realty signs. We donated a puppy to the prison pup program. He went on to graduate from NEADS, and became a working service dog and loving family member.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Marie
Marie 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
"To be considered for a puppy, prospective new families must complete and submit the Application. IF YOU ARE APPROVED and would like me to hold a puppy for you, a deposit is in order. I do not sell breeding stock. A spay/neuter contract is provided with each puppy."
Contract & health guarantee
Marie 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 Marie 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 Marie directly.
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 Marie.
Breeder's location
Meet in Otisfield, ME
3571 miles away
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More about Marie
Club memberships
Marie is a member of Golden Retriever Club of America and Maine Golden Retriever Club.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit.
Marie has been a member of Good Dog for about 6 years
Marie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Marie’s links
Marie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Bowden's 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 health testing
Excellent level
Bowden's 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.
Full Embark Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Golden Retriever 2, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Golden Retriever Type, 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).
