I'm Stephen H., the breeder behind Fetching Goldens, LLC located in Nashville, IN. Fetching Goldens breeds from the strongest Field Champion lines that reach back to the original breed standard developed in Scotland. Our dogs are healthy, genetically cleared, athletic, fun-loving dogs with the classic affectionate, friendly Golden personality.
Q. & A. with Stephen
Why did you start breeding?
I started breeding my dogs when people started asking for a puppy out my popular dogs. I found a mentor with a great reputation to learn how to ethically and successfully breed healthy and sound Golden Retrievers for the family and performance in the field and ring.
What makes your program special?
We breed from the best Golden Retriever Field Champion lines in North America that trace back to the original Golden Retriever bred in Scotland in the mid-19th Century, and who conform to the original breed standards.
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 and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Stephen
Stephen 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and between $1,050 - $1,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The parents of our puppies are carefully selected from genetically cleared and matched parents, so they come with a guarantee against genetic diseases of the hips, elbows, eyes and heart. ”
Contract & health guarantee
Stephen 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 Stephen 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 Stephen directly.
Fetching Goldens, LLC 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
Rose, mom
Golden Retriever
About Rose
Rose is a beautiful, dark golden girl who has a 53 lb., athletic build and high energy. She loves to please, and has excelled in field dog competitions, but she is happy doing anything with her people. Rose is an intense retriever and swimmer who is a team player who is always ready to go!
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Fetching Goldens, LLC 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.
Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, 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).