I'm Emma B., the breeder behind Emma's Golden Puppers located in Mt Solon, VA. We're new breeders starting a small program. We hope to help provide families with quality puppies as we continue to learn & grow! Our dogs stole our hearts right from the start and we found ourselves wanting to get more involved. Breeding was a natural next step and we haven’t looked back since! We want to provide every family with our amazing pups! They have changed our lives and we hope to do that to others!
Q. & A. with Emma
Why did you start breeding?
When I got my first golden retriever it was the best decision of my life! I started wonder if I could provide other families with a golden pup plus a smooth and stress free adoption.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include dark golden, golden, and light golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Charlie
Went home
Male
Stella
Went home
Female
Archie
Went home
Male
Bruno
Went home
Male
Bear
Went home
Male
Milo
Went home
Male
Lilly
Went home
Female
Daisey
Went home
Female
Maisey
Went home
Female
Taffy 🤍
Went home
Female
Violet 💜
Went home
Female
Dandelion 💛
Went home
Female
Hudson 💚
Went home
Male
Lilly 💗
Went home
Female
Teddy 💙
Went home
Male
Coby 💙
Went home
Male
Tulip 💕
Went home
Female
Bear
Went home
Male
Girl
Went home
Female
Bubbles 🩶
Went home
Female
Edwin🧡
Went home
Male
Pearl 🩷
Went home
Female
Millie 💛
Went home
Female
Jupiner 🩵
Went home
Male
🤎
Went home
Male
Muffin💜
Went home
Female
Juniper 💚
Went home
Male
Buddy🖤
Went home
Male
Buck💚
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Emma
Emma 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 $400 non-refundable deposit and between $1,600 - $2,100 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes first vet health checkup, first round of vaccines, deworming since 2 weeks old, puppy information packet, litter certificate, and akc papers. **The deposit goes toward the total**. We require a $400 deposit that will be unrefundable if you decide not to continue with the purchase of the puppy. This must be done to reserve your puppy 🐶 (the puppy will be reserved ONLY AFTER the deposit).”
Contract & health guarantee
Emma 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 Emma 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 Emma directly.
Emma's Golden Puppers 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
Litter and program updates
Emma B.
Litter update on 08 Jan. •
The puppies had a vet appointment today ☺️ and got to play in the snow!!
Gus and Ginger's litter
Emma B.
Litter update on 20 Dec. 2024 •
Sleeping without a care in the world 🥰
Gus and Ginger's litter
Emma B.
Litter update on 13 Dec. 2024 •
The pups eyes have opened! And they are gaining more confidence on their feet 😊 they also love to sleep in piles, too adorable 😍
Gus and Ginger's litter
Parent dogs
Ruby, mom
Golden Retriever
About Ruby
Ruby is the best girl, she has a lot of energy and loves anyone including our cats. She loves to play with her fellow doggos or flop herself down to get some belly scratches!
Ginger, mom
Golden Retriever
About Ginger
Ginger is the sweetest girl. She loves to cuddle and play. Ginger is a little shy to new people but give her a few minutes and you will be her new favorite person! She loves to carry around her stuffed toys and play with her doggy friends!
Maya is by far the most fun and playful dog out there. She loves to run and play fetch as long as she can! She loves to go on hikes or grab a pupcup. She is very social and wants to say hallo to anyone and anything (even if it's a skunk) She is the best and we love her!!
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Emma's Golden Puppers 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.
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Emma to bring home their puppies.
Fernando O.
Verified owner · June 2025
I’ve had Kyo for a little over four months now, and I can confidently say Emma was amazing. From the very beginning, she kept us updated with vet appointments, shared sweet moments of Kyo playing in the snow, and made sure we were in the loop every step of the way.
Now that I’ve gotten to know Kyo and see how healthy and happy he is, it’s clear how much care Emma put into those crucial first 8 weeks. She’s not only a great breeder but a genuinely great person, no complaints whatsoever. I’m really thankful for the love and effort she put into raising Kyo early on.
Highly recommend working with Emma if you’re looking for someone who truly cares.
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Devon L.
Verified owner · Mar. 2024
+4
Hudson is enjoying his home with his older brother! Thank you so much again, we are so grateful to have him as part of our family
Media H.
Verified owner · July 2022
+6
I had such an amazing experience! Emma is an sweetheart. London’s (Emma name him Leo) is very healthy and full of energy! He’s the best experience ever. Thank you so much Emma for sharing your puppy and picking me.
Will A.
Verified owner · Jan. 2025
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Izzy P.
Verified owner · Feb. 2024
+8
Emma was incredible to work with! Not only is Ziggy a beautiful dog, he is the sweetest most loving addition to our family. He adjusted amazingly with our cats. And is doing amazing so far with training. I can not recommend Emma enough, if you are looking for a golden. She was very communicative, helpful, and kind throughout every step of the process. Thank you so much Emma!
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.