I'm Joanna B., the breeder behind Dharma's Way Golden Retrievers located in Belton, MO. I offer well-tempered, top-quality Golden Retrievers for loving homes. They are happy, intelligent, and cute as can be! My breeding program stands out amongst others because of the personal attention I give to every detail of the journey. I provide my puppies with a safe, clean, and enriching environment where they can grow and learn about the world until they are ready to venture out and experience life with their forever families!
Q. & A. with Joanna
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Oliver
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Alvin, Simon, Theodore
Reserved
Male
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Sadie
Went home
Female
Bowie
Went home
Female
Hampton
Went home
Female
Beau
Went home
Male
Scout
Went home
Female
Guinness
Went home
Male
Kelce
Went home
Female
Boink (tiny Tim)
Went home
Male
Fizzy
Went home
Female
Buzz
Went home
Male
Squish
Went home
Male
Bark
Went home
Male
Chatter
Went home
Male
Puppy 1
Went home
Male
Giggle
Went home
Female
Boy 7
Went home
Male
Boy 8
Went home
Male
Fizz
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Joanna
Joanna 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 $2,250 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Includes all vaccines up to date, multiple wormings completed, and a microchip.
. Deposit will be required to hold a place for a puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Joanna 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 Joanna 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 Joanna directly.
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
Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
AKC registration
Initial potty training
Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Joanna.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Belton, MO
916 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Kansas City Airport (was Mid-Continent )
922 miles away
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Meet in Omaha, NE
985 miles away
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More about Joanna
Club memberships
Joanna is a member of Kansas City Golden Retriever Club.
Certifications & recognitions
Associate Dog Trainer, Puppy Culture Breeder, CHIC Certified, American Kennel Club Canine College.
Joanna has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Joanna was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
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Joanna is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Dharma's Way Golden Retrievers 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
Yuki, mom
Golden Retriever
About Yuki
Sweet, affectionate Yuki loves to be by your side at all times!
Summit, dad
Golden Retriever
About Summit
Hilarious and always down to play ball!
Dazzle, mom
Golden Retriever
About Dazzle
Dazzle is our sharp, athletic, squirrel loving pup who spends her days running eleven acres checking every tree in sight! She produces pups that love to fetch and be active.
Trek, dad
Golden Retriever
About Trek
Trek is our big, loving teddy bear who adores belly rubs and long walks. He is very calm and does therapy work at various facilities.
Jewel, mom
Golden Retriever
About Jewel
Jewel is a female Golden Retriever almost 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Joanna decided to make her part of their program. Joanna 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.
Dharma, mom
Golden Retriever
About Dharma
Dharma is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Joanna decided to make her part of their program. Joanna 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.
Stella, mom
Golden Retriever
About Stella
Stella is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Joanna decided to make her part of their program. Joanna 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
Dharma's Way Golden Retrievers 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 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.
Animal Genetics Panel
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Joanna to bring home their puppies.
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Tara B.
Verified owner · Oct. 2025
Our experience was great. We loved all the updated videos and photos as our puppy grew. Jo matched us up with THE perfect puppy. We have had her for about a month now and we couldn’t be happier. Our Cookie has clearly came from an amazing home. She is so loving and incredibly smart. We are seriously thinking about another puppy from Dharma’s in a year or two.❤️
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Cynthia C.
Verified owner · July 2024
We had our puppy for 2 weeks and she is perfect. I have been very pleased with Joanne and our new puppy. The process was easy and she seems to really care about each and every one of the dogs.
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Marie C.
Verified owner · July 2025
Charlie is a joy and a great addition!
Thanks for the opportunity to have a new Golden Retriever!!🤗❤️
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Devin E.
Verified owner · Feb. 2023
Loved working with Dharma’s way and would recommend anyone to this breeder