Coastal Retrievers

Dawn N.

Breeder of Golden Retrievers

Meet the breeder

I'm Dawn N., the breeder behind Coastal Retrievers located in Virginia. We are huge animal lovers and have a special place in our hearts for our golden We raise our litters in our home to help set the foundation for happy and confident puppies to transition well into their forever homes. Both parents are fully tested.

Q. & A. with Dawn

Why did you start breeding?
Love the breed and sharing the love of our dogs with others.
What makes your program special?
We complete all testing for OFA, eyes, hearts, and DNA. All clear on testing. We breed in our home only once a year.
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 home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male

Getting a puppy from Dawn

Dawn 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 $350 non-refundable deposit and between $1,850 - $2,150 final payment, before taxes & fees.

"Price includes the puppy, vet documentation, puppy pack, first vaccines. Deposit is $350 non-refundable."

Contract & health guarantee

Dawn 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 Dawn 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 Dawn 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
- Puppy health practices
  - Vet check
  - First round of shots and deworming
  - Vet records
- Extras
  - Registration
  - Toys
  - Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
  - Puppy starter kit

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Virginia

4125 miles away

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Richmond Airport (Byrd Field)

4133 miles away

More about Dawn

Dawn has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Dawn was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Dawn’s links
- Facebook
- Website

Dawn is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Coastal 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

Litter and program updates

Dawn N.
Litter update on 17 Jan 2025 •
All puppies are spoken for at this time. We will have another litter summer 2026. Coastal Retrievers Va
Axel and Oakley's litter
Dawn N.
Litter update on 02 Jan 2025 •
Axel and Oakley's litter
Dawn N.
Litter update on 29 Dec 2024 •
Two males and one female available. Updated 12/28/24.
Axel and Oakley's litter
Dawn N.
Litter update on 26 Dec 2024 •
Axel and Oakley's litter
Dawn N.
Litter update on 25 Dec 2024 •
Axel and Oakley's litter

Parent dogs

Oakley, mom
Golden Retriever
About Oakley
Oakley is a cream colored Golden Retriever, 100%. She resides in Richmond, Va. All OFA testing and DNA completed. Happy to show results when requested. Oakley has the sweetest dispositions and very loving.

Parent health testing

Coastal 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.

DNA Disease 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).