Brightest Days
- Midlothian, TX
- Responds within a few hours
Available puppies
Miss Olive
3 weeks old · Female
Miss Dream
3 weeks old · Female
Miss Cherry
3 weeks old · Female
Mr Brownie
3 weeks old · Male
Miss Misty
3 weeks old · Female
Miss Penny
3 weeks old · Female
Meet the breeder
I'm Melanie C., the breeder behind Brightest Days located in Midlothian, TX. We do our best to breed with total care by primarily focusing on raising healthy, affectionate, and loyal companions. They are all AKC registered and come from Champion lines. I’m positive these puppies will become perfect family members and add just as much joy to your life as they have ours!
Q. & A. with Melanie
What makes your program special?
The mission of Brightest Days is to produce healthy and well-rounded puppies, ready to join your family. All of our puppies are AKC registered and come from a long line of health-tested English Golden Retrievers. These dogs live in my home and have a fulfilling happy life. My goal is to supply your family with a puppy who will provide the same joy within your home. If you are looking for a loving and loyal companion, then you have come to the right place.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are light golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Mr. Dyson
Went homeMale
Miss Crystal Teal
Went homeFemale
Miss Mermaid Teal
Went homeFemale
Little Miss Raspberry Pink
Went homeFemale
Mr. Bisell
Went homeMale
Mr. Shark
Went homeMale
Miss Flamingo Pink
Went homeFemale
Miss Ocean Blue
Went homeFemale
Miss Purple
Went homeFemale
Miss Clean
Went homeFemale
Miss Lavender
ReservedFemale
Mr Blues
ReservedMale
Prince
Went homeMale
Ollie
Went homeMale
Molly
Went homeFemale
Flynn
Went homeMale
Poppy
Went homeFemale
Willow
Went homeFemale
Gentleman
Went homeMale
Daphne
Went homeFemale
Lucy
Went homeFemale
Polo
Went homeMale
Lilly
Went homeFemale
Daisy
Went homeFemale
Marco
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Melanie
Melanie 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.
Melanie 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 6 weeks old.
Price
“The price includes a health guarantee, AKC registration, vaccinations, microchip, and socialization.”
Contract & health guarantee
Melanie 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 Melanie 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 Melanie 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
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Melanie.
Breeder's location
Meet in Midlothian, TX
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Dallas Love Field
Meet in Houston, TX
More about Melanie
Melanie has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Melanie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Melanie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Brightest Days 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
Litter and program updates
Melanie C.
Litter update on 03 Aug •These little guys are 3 weeks old. They snuggled right into the bed for a nap. 💤
Sterling and Zoey's litter
Melanie C.
Litter update on 21 May •These chunky babies are almost 5 weeks old! They have grown so much.
Kingsley and River's litter
Melanie C.
Litter update on 09 May •We are 3 weeks old! This is our first time eating from a bowl.
Kingsley and River's litter
Melanie C.
Litter update on 02 May •They have gotten so big at 2 weeks. They decided to include me in naptime.
Kingsley and River's litter
Melanie C.
Litter update on 01 May •Two weeks old, they are starting to open their eyes and walk.
Kingsley and River's litter
Melanie C.
Litter update on 23 Apr •We are working on growing big and strong!
Kingsley and River's litter
Melanie C.
Litter update on 20 Apr •I have seen River cuddle her puppies every day. She adores her babies and pours her love into them.
Kingsley and River's litter
Parent dogs
Zoey, mom
Golden Retriever
About Zoey
Zoey is a fun loving happy golden retriever. She loves to be with her family and adores the outdoors. She loves children and is an excellent companion. She comes from a long line of IABCA Champions.
River, mom
Golden Retriever
About River
River is one of the sweetest and gentlest souls alive. She is amazing with children and just wants to spend time with you. She comes from champion dog show lines in Europe. She is AKC registered.
Great health testing
PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, +7 more.Angel, mom
Golden Retriever
About Angel
Angel is out of the 2015 Canadian National Specialty Winner, AKC CH, and Can GCH Goldens Glen First Prize. We were so fortunate to be able to use him at Stud. Her Mother is out of the 2020 Veteran World Winner INT CH Indigo Aurum Sprit. Angel throws beautiful puppies that are showing amazing promise.
Elsa, mom
Golden Retriever
About Elsa
Elsa is out of our Canadian Grand Champion Ashbury Live To Tell.( He aslo won the International Golden Retriever Specialty 2X once as a puppy and once as an adult) Her mother is out of the 2020 Vetran World Winner Indigo Aurum Spirit. Elsa loves balls, swimming and hanging with her family.
Parent health testing
Good level
Brightest Days 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.
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, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, 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).
