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Coyote Creek Farm and Kennel
Meet the breeder
I'm Leah S., the breeder behind Coyote Creek Farm and Kennel located in Hickory, NC. Our dogs are a part of our family and are raised in our home. We are focused on producing multi purpose dogs that are part of the family but can also compete at performance sports or take part in therapy or service work. I got into breeding due to an interest in working with therapy dogs. A family member was injured in the military and required a long stay in the hospital. During that time, therapy dogs visited him often and were a huge part of his recovery process. Since then I’ve wanted to be able to contribute to that need and provide therapy and service dog candidates.
Q. & A. with Leah
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Leah
Leah 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes AKC Limited registration, microchips, age appropriate vaccinations and deworming as well as a head start with socialization and training. All of our puppies are the same price regardless of sex, color or size.”
Contract & health guarantee
Leah 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 Leah 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 Leah 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
- Basic obedience & manners
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Leah.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Hickory, NC
Other pick-up locations
Meet in Greensboro, NC
More about Leah
Club memberships
Leah is a member of Tarheel Golden Retriever Club and Golden Retriever Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified, Licensed Veterinarian.
Leah has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Leah was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Leah’s links
Leah is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Coyote Creek Farm and Kennel 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
Ruby, mom
Golden Retriever
About Ruby
Ruby has numerous AKC performance titles as well as a few UKC titles. She has worked with a local grief program in middle and elementary schools as a therapy dog. She is extremely smart and wants to please any way that she can. Not only can she be a performance dog, but she also has an excellent off switch and can be very laid back and family oriented. She is a light golden color with a shorter, silky coat. She is around 50lbs. She is AKC and UKC registered and has OFA and genetic clearances.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Coyote Creek Farm and Kennel 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.
Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type, Vet Wellness Exam
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
DNA Disease Panel, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, 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).
