Church Creek Retrievers
- San Martin, CA
- Responds within a day
Available puppies
AKC Titles, OFA, DNA Clear
8 weeks old · Male
AKC Titles, OFA, DNA Clear
8 weeks old · Male
AKC Titles, OFA, DNA Clear
8 weeks old · Male
AKC Titles, OFA, DNA Clear
8 weeks old · Male
AKC Titles, OFA, DNA Clear
8 weeks old · Male
Meet the breeder
I'm Vanessa T., the breeder behind Church Creek Retrievers located in San Martin, CA. Our breeding program adheres to the GRCA code of ethics and spares no expense to exceed the typical standard! All OFA and DNA clearances, pedigrees adorned with AKC titles, puppies raised on researched-supported, development-specific socialization and Avidog Puppy Evaluation Tests!
Q. & A. with Vanessa
What makes your program special?
Our breeding stock descends from generations of health and AKC titles. We invest more into our puppy's socialization than the typical breeder with researched-supported, development-specific socialization including ENS and ESI. We also select a puppy match for your family after careful observation and APET temperament testing.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are dark 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.
AKC Titles, OFA, DNA Clear
Went homeFemale
AKC Titles, OFA, DNA Clear
Went homeMale
AKC Titles, OFA, DNA Clear
Went homeFemale
AKC Titles, OFA, DNA Clear
Went homeFemale
AKC Titles, OFA, DNA Clear
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Vanessa
Vanessa 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.
Vanessa 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.
“It is important to our breeding program that each puppy be placed in a home where he or she is given the best chance to thrive as well as fit the needs and lifestyle of the family. We assess our puppies per Avidog temperament testing around 7 weeks and make pairings we believe will be most successful.”
Price
“Price includes: physical puppy, AKC registration, microchipping, microchip enrollment, 30-day pet insurance, vaccination, deworming, and vet record, pedigree, puppy orientation, and go-home packet. ”
Contract & health guarantee
Vanessa 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 Vanessa 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 Vanessa 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
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
- Food & treats
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Vanessa.
Breeder's location
Meet in San Martin, CA
5695 miles away
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More about Vanessa
Club memberships
Vanessa is a member of Golden Retriever Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Vanessa has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year
Vanessa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Vanessa is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Church Creek 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
Scarlet, mom
Golden Retriever
About Scarlet
Scarlet comes from a long line of proven field dogs. She has an impressive health record: Fully clear DNA panel and terrific OFA results. Her pedigree is equally impressive with multiple generations of titled dogs with equally superlative health. Although Scarlet is titled in scent work, she has also been trained in basics of obedience, rally, and field work. She has a nice wait to release, recall, and retrieve. From the time she was 8 weeks old, Scarlet has displayed a pleasing biddability. She is eager to train, highly focused on me, and picks up new skills rapidly. Scarlet has a very playful temperament, but knows how to accept when its time to "turn off," and just enjoy being part of the family. Excellent with people, children, and crowds, and loves other dogs. We are highly confident her DNA contains all the raw material necessary to produce exceptional working, sporting, or family pups.
Excellent health testing
PRA, Golden Retriever 1, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, +8 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Church Creek 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.
DNA Disease Panel, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type, 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).
