



I'm Lexi, the breeder behind Emerald Knoll located in Clinton, NY. We built our program with care and intention in every step. We care deeply about the health and well-being of this breed. We breed in order to preserve the wonderful attributes we found in our dogs. Because of our dedication to both the health and quality of the breed, it's our goal to pass these traits down to future generations.
Lexi 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.

Lexi 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 Lexi 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 Lexi directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Lexi.
Meet in Clinton, NY
3806 miles away
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Lexi has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
Lexi was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Emerald Knoll meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

All breeds
Golden Retriever
Labrador Retriever
Golden Retriever
About Cooper
Cooper is a male Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Lexi decided to make him part of their program. Lexi 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.
Golden Retriever
About Roo
Roo is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Lexi decided to make her part of their program. Lexi 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.
Golden Retriever
About Nova
Nova is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Lexi decided to make her part of their program. Lexi 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.
Good health testing
Labrador Retriever
About Twinkie
Twinkie is a female Labrador Retriever about 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Lexi decided to make her part of their program. Lexi 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.
Excellent health testing
Golden Retriever
About Gabby
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Good health testing
Golden Retriever
About Kimber
Kimber is a female Golden Retriever about 9 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Lexi decided to make her part of their program. Lexi 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.
Excellent health testing
Golden Retriever
About Roo
Roo is a female Golden Retriever about 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Lexi decided to make her part of their program. Lexi 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.
Excellent health testing

Golden Retriever

Labrador Retriever
Excellent level
Emerald Knoll 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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.