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Elite Family Goldens
Meet the breeder
I'm Jennifer B., the breeder behind Elite Family Goldens located in Lahoma, OK. Our goal is to produce a small number of exceptional puppies with emphasis on temperament, trainability, and health. All sires and dams are health and genetic tested. Health is backed up by dogs with great looks, expression, and type passed on from pedigrees full of International and American Champions.
Q. & A. with Jennifer
Why did you start breeding?
As a child, my dog quite saved my life in a dark time. From this, I consumed myself with everything dogs as a child. Breeding was something I was always interested in. As an adult, I bought my first dog having done research on finding an ethical breeder prior to purchase. I got quite lucky to end up with such a wonderful mentor who helped me with my first several litters.What makes your program special?
We focus on quality, not quantity! All of our dogs are fully genetic and Health tested. Our dogs are family and live inside the home with us. All of our babies are born and raised in our home. We utilize Puppy Culture to offer our babies the best start in life.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are 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.
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 7
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Boy 9
Went homeMale
Boy 8
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Jennifer
Jennifer 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 $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“There is no fee to be on our waiting list, however deposits are take when puppies are born we to secure your puppy. Deposits are gender specific but not color specific.”
Contract & health guarantee
Jennifer 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 Jennifer 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 Jennifer 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 Jennifer.
Puppy pick-up locations
Meet in Lahoma, OK
More about Jennifer
Jennifer has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Jennifer was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Jennifer is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Elite Family 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
Annie, mom
Golden Retriever
About Annie
Annie is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jennifer decided to make her part of their program. Jennifer 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
Elite Family 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.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not 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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Dentition
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.
Animal Genetics Panel, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), 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).
