Darby Hill Goldens
Meet the breeder
I'm Carol D., the breeder behind Darby Hill Goldens located in Bloomsburg, PA. My dogs are bred for health, soundness, and temperament. I focus on beauty and brains. My pups can go to pet or performance homes but they need mental and physical stimulation. I go to great lengths to socialize them so they are confident and ready to go out into the world.
Q. & A. with Carol
Why did you start breeding?
A friend of mine who is also a mentor helped me to get started. since I have taken the Avidog breeder course I feel so much more confident and knowledgeable.What makes your program special?
I do all the appropriate clearances and spend a great deal of time working with the puppies to be sure they are healthy, happy, confident and ready to go out into the world.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Carol
Carol 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 between $2,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“All puppies are the same price which includes registration. I have no litters planned at this time.”
Contract & health guarantee
Carol 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 Carol 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 Carol 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 Carol.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Bloomsburg, PA
3938 miles away
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More about Carol
Club memberships
Carol is a member of Golden Retriever Club of America, Autumn Valley Golden Retriever Club of the Southern Tier, Williamsport Dog Training Club, and Haven to Home Canine Rescue.
Carol has been a member of Good Dog for almost 6 years
Carol was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Carol’s links
Carol is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Darby Hill 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
Parent dogs
Jordan, mom
Golden Retriever
About Jordan
Jordan is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Carol decided to make her part of their program. Carol 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Darby Hill 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.
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.
