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Deer Run Goldens
Meet the breeder
I'm Emily K., the breeder behind Deer Run Goldens located in Bethlehem, PA. Our Golden Retrievers have all their health clearances, including normal hips, elbows, hearts, eyes, and genetic panels. The puppies are raised in our home. Past puppies from Willow and Hank have proven to be excellent companions, but are also well suited for obedience, hunting, and agility.
Q. & A. with Emily
Why did you start breeding?
When it was time to add a golden to our family, I did a lot of research and found that Goldens are often bred to look a certain way so that they will win conformation titles, while less attention is paid to disposition and the degree of inbreeding (which can lead to health problems). I felt I could help reverse this trend by focusing more on the health and temperament.What makes your program special?
We take breeding Goldens very seriously to produce healthy puppies. In many dog breeds, including Golden Retrievers, inbreeding has led to health problems. To prevent inbreeding, we calculate the Coefficient of Inbreeding or COI between the dam and the sire. A low COI means that the dam and the sire are unrelated. The coefficient of inbreeding for our litters is well below the breed standard.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include dark golden and golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Amber
Went homeFemale
Jade
Went homeFemale
Ruby
Went homeFemale
Opal
Went homeFemale
Lavender
Went homeFemale
Topaz
Went homeFemale
Jet
Went homeMale
Siam
Went homeMale
Dorado
Went homeMale
Slate
Went homeMale
Emerald (Emmy)
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Emily
Emily 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.
“The puppies will all have a vet check-up with health certification, first shots, and deworming by the time they come home. They will be socialized and well on their way to being potty trained.”
Contract & health guarantee
Emily 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 Emily 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 Emily 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 Emily.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Bethlehem, PA
3914 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Newark Liberty Airport
3861 miles away
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More about Emily
Emily has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Emily was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Emily’s links
Emily is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Deer Run 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
Willow, mom
Golden Retriever
About Willow
Willow is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Emily decided to make her part of their program. Emily 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.
Good health testing
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Deer Run 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, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, 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).
