Catalina Goldens European Pedigree Companions®
Meet the breeder
I'm Susan W., the breeder behind Catalina Goldens European Pedigree Companions® located in Louisville, KY. We are a home-based, responsible, and ethical breeder. Our focus is on health, temperament, and longevity. Gigi is AKC reg, with OFA certs, PennHip, and PawPrint genetically clear. Continued health certifications of Gigi and the welfare of her litters, is our priority! We strive to provide the healthiest, sweetest tempered, best socialized, and beautifully structured puppies to the breed standard!
Q. & A. with Susan
Why did you start breeding?
We are dedicated to continuing Gigi's phenomenal bloodline in an effort to provide other families with loving, healthy, and happy puppies from a well-respected European lineage. She is fully healthy, both physically and mentally, and genetically tested. We are dedicated to always having responsible policies when it comes to breeding, training, and homing our beloved pups!What makes your program special?
Catalina Goldens' dam, Gigi, has been carefully selected, with a well-respected lineage, to guarantee her accomplished pedigree. Our commitment to you starts with health throughout the entire course of the breeding process followed by the best, most attentive care of each litter in our home. By creating an environment of health and harmony for Gigi’s puppies, we believe we are able to give each little pup the very best chance to reach its potential and bring forth its greatest gifts in the relationship, love and loyalty to its forever family.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.
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Tucker
Went homeMale
Takumi
Went homeMale
Uhtey
Went homeMale
Gabby
Went homeFemale
Bo
Went homeMale
Louise
Went homeFemale
Fable
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Susan
Susan 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 refundable deposit and $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Our puppies go to their forever families with a 1 Yr. Health Warranty, first puppy vaccinations, and deworming, Limited AKC Registration, and a puppy pack. Puppy food, and helpful tips are included! A reservation fee is returned under these terms: 1) breeding is unsuccessful. 2) Not enough puppies to fulfill all the puppy reservations. Buyers reservation fee secures a reservation, but does not guarantee a puppy, or that the buyers preference will be available.”
Contract & health guarantee
Susan 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 Susan 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 Susan 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 Susan.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Louisville, KY
4427 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Louisville Airport (Standiford Field)
4434 miles away
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More about Susan
Club memberships
Susan is a member of “WAGS” (Wonderful Animals Giving Support) Pet Therapy of KY and Golden Retriever Club of America.
Susan has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Susan was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Susan is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Catalina Goldens European Pedigree 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
Gigi AKC, OFA, DNA CLEAR, mom
Golden Retriever
About Gigi AKC, OFA, DNA CLEAR
Gigi has the most INCREDIBLE temperament!! Her pedigree boasts many International Champions including Paternal Grand Dam Crufts Yearling.
Great health testing
DNA Profile, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, +13 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Catalina Goldens European Pedigree 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), Cardiac Evaluation
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.
Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type
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.
Full Embark Panel, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 2, PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 1 (PRA-crd1), Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Golden Retriever Type, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type
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).
