Creekside Golden Kennels
Meet the breeder
I'm Janet S., the breeder behind Creekside Golden Kennels located in Traverse City, MI. We are responsible breeders of fine English Cream Type Golden Retrievers. We do our research on their lineage, health, temperament, and conformation to produce puppies that will improve and enhance the breed.
Q. & A. with Janet
Why did you start breeding?
We have had dog companions all our lives, and we couldn't imagine a life without dogs. We are hobby breeders, which means that we are definitely not a puppy mill, nor a large kennel operation. We breed for health, temperament, and conformation.What makes your program special?
Our dogs are our friends and we live our life with them. They do not live in a concrete kennel, on a chain, or outside. We have one litter at a time, and they are born and live in the house with us. We expose them to as many sights and sounds as we can from day one. We screen every potential buyer to make sure our puppies go to safe and loving homes.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Janet
Janet 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 $2,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“A non-refundable deposit of $500 will be put down after your application is accepted and a short interview. A non-refundable deposit of $500 is required to hold a puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Janet 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 Janet 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 Janet 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 Janet.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Traverse City, MI
4117 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Cherry Capital Airport (was Cherry County Airpark)
4117 miles away
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More about Janet
Club memberships
Janet is a member of Golden Retriever Club of America.
Janet has been a member of Good Dog for over 6 years
Janet was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Janet is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Creekside Golden Kennels 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
Coco, mom
Golden Retriever
About Coco
Coco is an excellent example of what an English Cream Golden Retriever should be. She is gentle, intelligent, very intuitive, sweet, and friendly. Coco's background is of athletic, sporting dogs on her mother's (Bella) side and very successful show dogs (Rex) on her father's side, see below. She has a tremendous retrieving instinct in the water, loves to swim. We felt coupling her outstanding heritage and her athletic ability with the exceptional genetics and personality of Tristan will result in superior puppies. More pictures on the gallery page. Coco weighs about 63 pounds.,
Uploaded health tests
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, OFA Auscultation, Cardiologist, +2 more.
Int'l CH, Nat'l CH Dry Canyon Has Gone Platinum CGC, CGCA, CGCU - "Krim", dad
Golden Retriever
About Int'l CH, Nat'l CH Dry Canyon Has Gone Platinum CGC, CGCA, CGCU - "Krim"
Int'l CH, Nat'l CH Dry Canyon Has Gone Platinum CGC, CGCA, CGCU - "Krim" is a male Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Janet decided to make him part of their program. Janet has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Sammy, dad
Golden Retriever
About Sammy
Sammy is a male Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Janet decided to make him part of their program. Janet has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Bella, mom
Golden Retriever
About Bella
Bella is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Janet decided to make her part of their program. Janet has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Creekside Golden Kennels 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.
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
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).
