Charm City Golden Retrievers

Amy A.

Breeder of Golden Retrievers

Meet the breeder

I'm Amy A., the breeder behind Charm City Golden Retrievers located in Baltimore, MD. We focus on breeding top-quality Golden Retrievers with emphasis on conformation, obedience, versatility, and temperament. Our ultimate goal is to produce athletic and well-structured canines that can excel within various performance venues and have the ability to be the greatest family companions. I can't wait to help you welcome one of my pups into your home!

Q. & A. with Amy

Why did you start breeding?
We regularly participate in conformation shows and started breeding to continue and improve upon our Golden line. It is an honor to represent this breed and create opportunities for others to experience the same joy that we've found in raising these wonderful dogs.
What makes your program special?
Our dogs are bred for temperament, health, structure, and trainability. We're committed to only breeding dogs that meet the strict guidelines for quality that we have deemed appropriate to improving this wonderful breed. We love what we do and truly want the very best for our puppies and their forever families!
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.

Getting a puppy from Amy

Amy has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

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 $200 non-refundable deposit and $4,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“This price includes first vaccination, puppy kindergarten, and deworming, microchip and AKC registration. ”

Contract & health guarantee

Amy 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 Amy 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 Amy 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 Amy.

Breeder's location

Meet in Baltimore, MD

59 miles away

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Baltimore/Washington Airport

44 miles away

More about Amy

Club memberships
Amy is a member of Chesapeake Golden Retriever Club, Gunpowder River Golden Retriever Club, Potomac Valley Golden Retriever Club, and Golden Retriever Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit.
Amy has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Amy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Amy’s links

Amy is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Charm City Golden Retrievers 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

Gia, mom
Golden Retriever
About Gia
Gia is the dog that I would own 10 of! She is absolutely perfect around the house. Her kind expression, soft fur and gentle personality make her an instant hit as a therapy dog. Pictures of Gia’s litter were posted daily during the beginning of the pandemic. I did not realize that people were waiting for the puppy pictures until one evening I forgot to post. I received numerous messages telling me how important the puppy posts were to brighten everyone’s day. Parents were using the puppies to help their children and themselves to adapt to the dynamic social and learning environments during covid. When Gia was old enough, I began taking her to the hospital with me as an unofficial therapy dog. Once therapy certifications resumed, she became official and has been providing much needed support to hundreds of frontline healthcare workers throughout the pandemic. Gia was slow to mature, and still has perpetual puppy face. She is just beginning her show career. As a puppy, shows were extremely limited due to covid. She was awarded Best Puppy at the Garden State Golden Retriever Club Specialty in September 2021. Gia was invited to appear on the Today Show in November 2022 to promote the National Dog show and share the work that she does as a Therapy Dog with Frontline Healthcare Workers.
Uploaded health tests
Full Embark Panel, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +1 more.
Ready, dad
Golden Retriever
About Ready
CH Libertybelle's Ready or Not BCAT "Ready" is a balanced, athletic, sound dog with a kind expression and an eager to please personality. He has a solid topline, correct-purposeful movement and is clean front and rear. He has enough drive to be competitive in conformation, field, agility and obedience but is able to turn it off around the house making him easy to live with. Ready is ICH 1 & 2 Clear. Hips are OFA good. He has a naturally straight, blonde coat and dark black pigment that endures throughout the year. He is currently training for his field, rally and obedience titles. He was breeder & owner handled to his championship and finished with 3 majors. He is a certified therapy dog and is finishing his title. Additional info and pictures are attached under the OFA HIP link under the Health tab above
Uploaded health tests
Full Embark Panel, OFA Auscultation and Echocardiogram, +3 more.

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Charm City Golden Retrievers 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.
Full Embark Panel, 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).