Contango Goldens

Annette F.

Breeder of Golden Retrievers

  • Petaluma, CA ·
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Meet the breeder

I'm Annette F., the breeder behind Contango Goldens located in Petaluma, CA. Breeding Golden Retrievers is more than a passion; it's a labor of love. Each day, I find joy in nurturing these beloved companions. It's about fostering not just puppies, but lifelong connections, sharing the Golden Retriever's warmth and loyalty with families who cherish them as much as I do.

Q. & A. with Annette

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Faced with a family of five and a husband content with the size of our brood, I found myself yearning for the pitter-patter of little feet and the joy of nurturing new life. It was then that I turned to Golden Retrievers, drawn to their gentle nature and unwavering loyalty.

  • What makes your program special?

    Before any breeding takes place, each of our Goldens undergoes rigorous OFA and DNA testing. This commitment ensures that we breed only from dogs with the highest standards of health and genetic integrity, giving our puppies the best possible start in life. It's this dedication to quality that sets our program apart, ensuring happy, healthy Golden Retrievers for generations to come.

  • 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 and guardian homes.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Annette

Annette 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.

Annette partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape.

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit. The remaining $3,250 - $3,500 is due before pickup, plus applicable taxes and fees.

“The price includes AKC paperwork(limited reg) 2 vet visits, deworming, microchipped, fecal sample, 1st sheet of shots. The deposit holds a puppy and determines your picking order.”

Contract & health guarantee

Annette 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 Annette 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 Annette directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • 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
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Petaluma, CA

5653 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport

5641 miles away

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Meet in Reno, NV

5500 miles away

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More about Annette

  • Certifications & recognitions

    CHIC Certified, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..

  • Annette has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years

    Annette was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • Annette’s links

Annette is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Contango 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

Good level

Contango 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 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, 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).

Verified owner stories

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

  • LM

    Linda M.

    Verified owner · Nov. 2025

    We love our new puppy. Thanks to Annette, we have a new fur baby.

    Susan M.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2024

    Annette was great. I highly recommend her.

  • Ellen V.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

      • +6

    Annette is wonderful - warm, kind, caring toward her dogs, responsive, responsible, and easy to communicate with and understand. Her dogs seem truly special and our pup is remarkably smart and cuddly.

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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.

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.

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.

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.