Castle Country Companions

Kara J.

Breeder of Golden Retrievers

  • Castle Dale, UT
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Kara J., the breeder behind Castle Country Companions located in Castle Dale, UT. I offer top-quality puppies for families who share the same love and passion that I do for these lovely companions. I love being a breeder. It's so fulfilling to see the positive effect that a beloved, furry companion can have on its family. I take great pride in my breeding program.

Q. & A. with Kara

  • Why did you start breeding?

    The fulfillment of seeing new puppies born, watching them grow, and helping shape them and train them in preparation for their new forever homes is the most rewarding experience ever! I really value the connections I form with my buyers and love to continue to watch my puppies grow up through their eyes.
  • What makes your program special?

    When breeding, I work hard to produce healthy, well-rounded puppies that can make other families and individuals just as happy as my dogs have made me! I am dedicated to achieving excellence and healthy family pets. I am always working to further my education so that I can continue to improve my breeding program, as well as share my knowledge with others!
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include dark golden, golden, and 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.

Getting a puppy from Kara

Kara 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 $1,000 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Our puppies price includes health guarantee, dewormed, the first round of vaccines, microchip, documentation, and puppy starter kit. The deposit guarantees pick placement on the reservation list.”

Contract & health guarantee

Kara 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 Kara 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 Kara 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
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kara.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Castle Dale, UT

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Salt Lake City Airport


Flexible meeting point

Kara can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Kara

  • Kara has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years

    Kara was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

Kara is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Castle Country Companions 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Castle Country Companions 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.

  • Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Kara to bring home their puppies.

  • LT

    Lexie T.

    Verified owner · Nov. 2024

    Kara was a great breeder to work with! She helped us find the puppy that would suit my boyfriend and I the best! She allowed us to meet the puppies over FaceTime where we instantly fell in love with the one we picked out, Boog. Kara was very good at communicating between us and the ones who delivered our puppy. It’s been over a year of us enjoying our ‘not so small anymore’ puppy! We absolutely love her and her goofiness. Thank you once again Kara for introducing us to our pup!

  • TG

    Thomas G.

    Verified owner · May 2023

    As you know there are a lot of breeders closer to Florida, but the communication with Castle Country Companions (Kara) felt the best. She was very responsive to any and all questions. Very informative for new first time Good Dog owners. We actually have a second dog through Good Dog and they are just 4 days apart in age and they love each other. Thank you Kara and Team!!!

Photos

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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