Engelman’s Golden Nuggets
Meet the breeder
I'm Janell E., the breeder behind Engelman’s Golden Nuggets located in Foley, MO. Having dogs in our lives is such a blessing. We find so much fulfillment in providing that same companionship to other homes! Matching each family with the right puppy is the key to our success and yours. We are honored to bring another member of the family into your life!
Q. & A. with Janell
Why did you start breeding?
I dreamt of having a golden retriever my whole life. We struggled to find one in a rescue and I finally found a breeder to get one from. After my search of my first golden, I realized so many weren’t health tested and were raised by mills and BYB’s so I made it my mission to devote my life to bettering the breed and offering the most socialized puppies at a decent price.What makes your program special?
My husband and I devote 8-12hrs per day with our puppies socializing them and preparing them for their new families. They’re not puppies just left alone with no, or limited interaction. We set our puppies and families up for success and we also provide daily updates on our social media platforms so families can be there every step of the way, from birth-going to their homes.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Janell
Janell 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
"AKC registration, microchipped, wormed and vaccinated at appropriate times, vet visit, puppy starter pack, and lifetime support . Non refundable UNLESS we don’t have the sex you requested or there’s an issue with a puppy. Otherwise, if it’s not our fault the deposit is considered non-refundable."
Contract & health guarantee
Janell 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 Janell 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 Janell 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
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 Janell.
Breeder's location
Meet in Foley, MO
Other pick-up locations
Meet at St. Louis Lambert Airport
More about Janell
Janell has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
Janell was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Janell is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Engelman’s Golden Nuggets 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
Loki, mom
Golden Retriever
About Loki
Loki is an exceptionally laid back female who loves to learn new things. She’s content with being with her humans, other dogs in the house, or entertaining herself. She’s an easy to train dog that excels in therapy type work and being around young children and elderly people.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Engelman’s Golden Nuggets 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 Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
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.
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, DNA Disease Panel
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).
