Brightest Days

Melanie C.

Breeder of Golden Retrievers

Midlothian, TX
Responds within a few hours

Available puppies

Mr. Dyson

Ready June 11

2 weeks old · Male

Miss Genie

Ready June 11

2 weeks old · Female

Mr. Shark

Ready June 11

2 weeks old · Male

Miss Hoover

Ready June 11

2 weeks old · Female

Miss Glade

Ready June 11

2 weeks old · Female

Mr. Bisell

Ready June 11

2 weeks old · Male

Miss Meyers

Ready June 11

2 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.

Miss Clean
Reserved
Female
Miss Spring
Reserved
Female
Miss Dawn
Reserved
Female
Prince
Went home
Male
Ollie
Went home
Male
Molly
Went home
Female
Flynn
Went home
Male
Poppy
Went home
Female
Willow
Went home
Female
Gentleman
Went home
Male
Daphne
Went home
Female
Lucy
Went home
Female
Polo
Went home
Male
Lilly
Went home
Female
Daisy
Went home
Female
Marco
Went home
Male

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

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,300 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

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“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.

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
  - 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
  - Initial potty training
  - AKC registration
  - 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 over 2 years
Melanie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Melanie’s links
- Instagram
- Website

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 01 May, 4:02 AM •
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

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

Breeder-Reported 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).