



I'm Courtney H., the breeder behind Ellabell Goldens located in Ellabell, GA. We are a small family kennel. Our Goldens are part of our family and reside in our home. Each puppy is considered our grand pup.

Why did you start breeding?
What makes your program special?
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Where do your breeding dogs live?

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Boy
Male
Girl
Female
Courtney has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
Courtney partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.

“The price includes vet health check at 6 weeks of age, Worming's, first shots, microchipped, a receiving blanket, with the mom & sibling scent & a document to register the puppy with AKC if desired.”
Courtney 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 Courtney 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 Courtney directly.
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You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Courtney.
Meet in Ellabell, GA
4559 miles away
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Meet in Pooler, GA
4551 miles away
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Club memberships
Courtney is a member of Golden Retriever Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified.
Courtney has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year
Courtney was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Courtney’s links
Ellabell Goldens meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

Golden Retriever
About River
River is a Canadian Golden which has a long and lean body style with shorter hair. She has a very sweet and laid back temperament. She is AKC and OFA certified for elbows/hips, heart and eyes.
Excellent health testing
Excellent level
Ellabell 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, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, 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).
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.