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Carolina Goldens
Meet the breeder
I'm Danielle S., the breeder behind Carolina Goldens located in Rutherfordton, NC. We are specialty breeders with extensive knowledge in selecting service and therapy dogs. We also provide the best family pets.
Q. & A. with Danielle
Why did you start breeding?
My great-granddaddy owned and operated a working dog kennel. This is where I grew up. He raised me to respect a dog's right to be a dog. Under his management, I have learned much in my life. Even though he has been gone many years now, he left within me the love of learning about dogs. He also impressed upon me that it is a constant learning journey.What makes your program special?
We are in touch with all of our breed family and have set up a group forum to discuss training, feeding and general issues. This community is over 16 hundred strong and we treat each other like family. We test our puppies starting at 2 days old and continue through 7 weeks. We use a desensitization process for all of our puppies.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Red Girl
Went homeFemale
Light Purple Girl
Went homeFemale
Orange Girl
Went homeFemale
Black Boy
Went homeMale
Dark Purple Girl
Went homeFemale
Dark Blue Boy
Went homeMale
Yellow Girl
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Danielle
Danielle 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 between $1,500 - $2,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Danielle 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 Danielle 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 Danielle directly.
Always communicate and pay on Good Dog.Learn more
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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- 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
Extras
- Food & treats
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Danielle.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Rutherfordton, NC
4421 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Greenville–Spartanburg Airport (Roger Milliken Field)
4455 miles away
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More about Danielle
Danielle has been a member of Good Dog for about 6 years
Danielle was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Danielle is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Carolina Goldens 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
All breeds
Golden Retriever
Unknown
Susie Q, mom
Golden Retriever
About Susie Q
Sweet and kind. Loves to play.
Timber, dad
Golden Retriever
About Timber
Timber is sweet, playful and kind. Also a bit on the goofy side. Ask us about his unique pedigree.
Carolina Goldens Sweet Josephene, mom
Unknown
About Carolina Goldens Sweet Josephene
Carolina Goldens Sweet Josephene is a female Unknown. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Danielle decided to make her part of their program. Danielle 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.
Carolina Goldens Heartthrob, mom
Unknown
About Carolina Goldens Heartthrob
Carolina Goldens Heartthrob is a female Unknown. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Danielle decided to make her part of their program. Danielle 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.
Carolina Goldens Yukon Gold, dad
Unknown
About Carolina Goldens Yukon Gold
Carolina Goldens Yukon Gold is a male Unknown. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Danielle decided to make him part of their program. Danielle 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.
Carolina Goldens Agustus McCrea, dad
Unknown
About Carolina Goldens Agustus McCrea
Carolina Goldens Agustus McCrea is a male Unknown. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Danielle decided to make him part of their program. Danielle 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
Good level
Carolina Goldens 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.
