Carolina Breeders Family
- Mill Spring, NC
- Responds within a few hours
Meet the breeder
I'm Tonya K., the breeder behind Carolina Breeders Family located in Mill Spring, NC. Carolina Breeders Family is situated on a beautiful 12 acre piece of land, with wide open fields, woods, and creek which provide a great place for our dogs to run, play fetch, and swim. We enjoy what we do and seek to raise healthy, happy, and well adjusted puppies in a pleasant environment.
Q. & A. with Tonya
Why did you start breeding?
Our teenagers encouraged us to start Carolina Breeders Family and after raising puppies, it quickly became a passion for all of us!! We team together to make sure each of them is well provided for, in a clean environment.What makes your program special?
We start our puppies with ENS training and as the puppies grow, we introduce them to new experiences-crate training, leashes, noises, road trips, etc. They are given multiple opportunities daily to go outside and enjoy the fresh air and green grass, to run, play, and enjoy toys. They go outside rain or shine, as we have a covered area for the puppies and a large yard for them to explore.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include golden and light golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Tonya
Tonya 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 $150 non-refundable deposit and $2,150 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes health documentation and guarantee, the first round of vaccinations, deworming, puppy socialization, crate training, potty training introduction, & early neurological stimulation, . The application fee is paid after the application has been approved. Applications need to be fully completed and extra information shared. As a responsible breeder, we need to have confidence in you.”
Contract & health guarantee
Tonya 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 Tonya 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 Tonya 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
- Daily handling
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Tonya.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Mill Spring, NC
More about Tonya
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Tonya has been a member of Good Dog for 6 months
Tonya was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Tonya’s links
Tonya is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Carolina Breeders Family 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Carolina Breeders Family 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.
DNA Disease Panel
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).
