Ellabell Goldens
- Ellabell, GA
- Responds within a few days
Upcoming litters
Expected Golden Retriever litter
Due Apr. 2026
Meet the breeder
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.
Q. & A. with Courtney
Why did you start breeding?
We love raising puppies and seeing the joy they bring to others.What makes your program special?
Our Goldens are like our children and raised in our home. They are not only pets but our friends. We love the joy and love they bring to others.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are dark 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
Went homeMale
Girl
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Courtney
Courtney 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.
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.
Price
"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."
Contract & health guarantee
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.
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
Enrichment & socialization
- Car rides
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- 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
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Courtney.
Breeder's location
Meet in Ellabell, GA
4559 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet in Pooler, GA
4551 miles away
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More about Courtney
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 9 months
Courtney was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Courtney’s links
Courtney is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Ellabell 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
River, mom
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
PRA, Golden Retriever 1, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, +8 more.
Parent 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.
Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type
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.
DNA Disease Panel, 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).
