Chrysus Spirit Goldens

Rachelle M.

Breeder of Golden Retrievers

  • Buckley, WA
  • Responds within a few days

Upcoming litters

Akari

Planned Golden Retriever litter

Due June 2027

Ready Aug. 2027

Meet the breeder

I'm Rachelle M., the breeder behind Chrysus Spirit Goldens located in Buckley, WA. We are a small, hands-on kennel with a limited but carefully planned program. Each breeding is designed with two priorities in mind: raising puppies with strong social skills through the Avidog protocol and strengthening the long-term genetic health of the Golden Retriever breed. Our puppies are best suited for active homes that enjoy training, exercise, and including their Golden in everyday family life.

Q. & A. with Rachelle

  • Why did you start breeding?

    My love for the breed in started in 2019. My son with special needs required further assistance with managing behaviors and improving his quality of life. As a registered nurse, I dove into all the available research and found that he would benefit having a K9 companion. Further research led us to the Golden Retriever. So I began my search for the perfect dog. It was difficult however to find a well bred puppy at a reasonable cost. Although there are many breeders it was difficult finding one with health tested parents, sound temperaments and at price that wouldn't take away from my child's medical needs. Having been personally impacted by the positive life changes a Golden Retriever can bring to the lives of a child and family I decided it would be one my life time goals to give back to the community. Every family, especially families that have special needs children, deserves a companion of life time.

  • What makes your program special?

    We focus on health, temperament, and genetic diversity - not just looks. All of our breeding dogs have OFA certifications (hips, elbows, heart, eyes) and DNA testing. We go beyond standard testing, using UC Davis VGL diversity panels and Embark to make sure each pairing lowers the Coefficient of Inbreeding (COI) and preserves rare genetic lines within the breed. Puppies are raised in our home with daily interaction, following the Avidog program to build confidence, resilience, and socialization from the very beginning. No guardian homes, all of our dogs live here with us, as family members. This means we know them inside and out: their quirks, strengths, and daily temperaments. It ensures every puppy we place comes from dogs whose personalities we personally live with and trust. Our goal is to produce puppies that are not only wonderful family companions, but also part of the solution to preserving the Golden Retriever’s long-term health and vitality.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies are 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 Rachelle

Rachelle 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.

Rachelle partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.

“-Puppies are not chosen by buyers, we use temperament testing to match each puppy to the home where they’ll thrive best. -If the suggested match isn’t agreeable, selections will be offered in deposit order.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $100 non-refundable deposit and between $2,600 - $2,900 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Price includes health testing, AKC registration, vet check, vaccines, microchip, temperament testing and puppy care package. Puppy investment is $2,500–$2,700. To join our exclusive master waitlist for future litters, an approved application and a $100 non-refundable waitlist deposit are required. Once a pregnancy is confirmed via ultrasound, an additional $200 litter confirmation deposit holds your active placement. All deposits are applied toward the final purchase price.”

Contract & health guarantee

Rachelle 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 Rachelle 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 Rachelle 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
      • Food & treats
      • AKC registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Buckley, WA

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Seattle–Tacoma Airport

More about Rachelle

  • Club memberships

    Rachelle is a member of Golden Retriever Club of America, PNW Scent Work Club, Tacoma Kennel Club, and Evergreen Golden Retriever Club.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    WSAVA , Whelping and Medical Intervention Course Completed (AKC), American Kennel Club Canine College, Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing, CHIC Certified, Puppy Culture Breeder.

  • Rachelle has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years

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

  • Rachelle’s links

Rachelle is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Chrysus Spirit 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Chrysus Spirit 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 Dysplasia (Preliminary)

    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.

  • Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Full Embark 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).

Verified owner stories

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

  • Kaycee R.

    Verified owner · May 2025

    Rachelle was so responsive and great to work with. She cares so much about all of her puppies, I just knew she’d be the perfect person to find my new pup from!

  • Devereaux B.

    Verified owner · May 2025

    Everything went well! Rachelle was so helpful, honest, and very much good at connecting us with our fur baby! I only committed to a puppy the more and more Rachelle and I were on the same page. She set us up with way more than I expected from a breeder - I am grateful to have discovered Chrysus!

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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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