Cream of the Crop Goldens Michigan
Meet the breeder
I'm Chris P., the breeder behind Cream of the Crop Goldens Michigan located in Edwardsburg, MI. Our family is so excited to share the passion that we have for the wonderful breed of English Cream Golden Retrievers, with your family. Our love for animals and especially English Cream Golden Retrievers stems from my passion for being a veterinarian. I enjoy canine reproduction work and have been performing this kind of work for the past 14 years.
Q. & A. with Chris
Why did you start breeding?
As a veterinarian, I enjoy canine reproduction and through this work, I met a client who introduced me to the Golden Retriever breed. My family and I fell in love with them and we were asked to partner with this client three years ago. Our love for this breed continues to grow and recently we have established our own breeding business and want to be responsible in our decisions.What makes your program special?
Our desire is to produce healthy puppies that are genetically, physically, and socially sound. We also strive to screen those that are seeking a home for our puppies through various interactions with them prior to placing the puppies in their care. We place an emphasis on educating the new owners on how to care for their new puppy, from nutrition to training, and immunizations.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Chris
Chris 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 between $2,450 - $4,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The deposit holds your place for the next puppy in the order they are received. The deposit is applied to the final amount for the puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Chris 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 Chris 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 Chris 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Chris.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Edwardsburg, MI
4273 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at South Bend Airport
4286 miles away
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More about Chris
Chris has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Chris was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Chris is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Cream of the Crop Goldens Michigan 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Cream of the Crop Goldens Michigan 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.
Brucellosis
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.
Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), PRA, Golden Retriever 2, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), 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).
