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Dukes' Graceful Goldens
Meet the breeder
I'm Christen D., the breeder behind Dukes' Graceful Goldens located in Memphis, TN. We work hard to produce happy, healthy, versatile, loving puppies. We take great pride in our breeding program and truly love our dogs. We breed to preserve the unique characteristics of the Golden Retriever while considering a variety of traits, including health, conformation, and temperament. We emphasize the proper socialization and training of our puppies, and we strive to promote responsible dog ownership.
Q. & A. with Christen
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Christen
Christen 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
Connect with Christen to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Christen 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 Christen 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 Christen 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 Christen.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Memphis, TN
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Memphis Airport
More about Christen
Christen has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Christen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Christen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Dukes' Graceful 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
Hope, mom
Golden Retriever
About Hope
Hope is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Christen decided to make her part of their program. Christen 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.
Bruno, dad
Golden Retriever
About Bruno
Bruno is a male Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Christen decided to make him part of their program. Christen 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
Great level
Dukes' Graceful 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.
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Golden Retriever Type, Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa, Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), Golden Retriever Type, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), DNA Disease Panel, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), 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).
