Caliber Golden Retriever’s
Meet the breeder
I'm Samantha B., the breeder behind Caliber Golden Retriever’s located in Aguanga, CA. We enjoy showing our dogs, and they are our companions in every adventure. We are invested in Golden Retrievers and in helping the breed thrive. We do all that we can to give our puppies the best lives, including proper health care, thorough socialization, and finding them each wonderful, loving homes.
Q. & A. with Samantha
Why did you start breeding?
There are many people that I must thank that have helped over the course of my growth in this sport and in this breed. Thank you to the many reputable breeders and handlers who have helped understand the key things any young breeder/owner/handler should know before "diving in".What makes your program special?
I have continued to educate myself in genetics, pedigrees, health, advantages of veterinary science, etc. Not only for the benefit of the dogs I have in my home and puppies that I have bred, but to also share this information to fellow dog fanciers and prospective owners. Keeping in mind that there is still much to be learned; that there will be just as many successes as there will be failures.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Samantha
Samantha 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 $100 refundable deposit and $3,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Prior to puppy being to new home, a complete physical exam, first vaccine and microchip will performed/completed. A complete fecal analysis and deworming record will be available for owners to review. Deposit only taken once puppies are born and over a week old. My puppy questionnaire must be completed and approved by me prior to any deposit being submitted.”
Contract & health guarantee
Samantha 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 Samantha 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 Samantha 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
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 Samantha.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Aguanga, CA
2211 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Palm Springs Airport
2182 miles away
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More about Samantha
Club memberships
Samantha is a member of Golden Retriever Club of America.
Samantha has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Samantha was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Samantha’s links
Samantha is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Caliber Golden Retriever’s 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
Ophelia, mom
Golden Retriever
About Ophelia
Ophelia is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Samantha decided to make her part of their program. Samantha 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Caliber Golden Retriever’s 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 (Preliminary), 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 (Preliminary), 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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)
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.
Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, 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).
