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Brightest Days
Meet the breeder
I'm Melanie C., the breeder behind Brightest Days located in Carrollton, 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. As a result of our efforts, we’re positive our 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.
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 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
Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“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
- 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 Carrollton, TX
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Dallas Love Field
More about Melanie
Melanie has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 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
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.
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).
