Firefly Cottage Golden Retrievers
Meet the breeder
I'm Kimberley S., the breeder behind Firefly Cottage Golden Retrievers located in Rockford, MI. Integrity, Commitment, Beauty + Health, Temperament & Soundness - Because you deserve only the very BEST Golden Retreiver. With honest and straightforward breeding practices and a keen eye, you will find Firefly Cottage Goldens bred to the exacting Breed Standard following GRCA Breeder Code of Ethics and more.
Q. & A. with Kimberley
Why did you start breeding?
While many breeders blindly jump in and start breeding, I chose to take 16 years to study the breed extensively before breeding. Structure. Health. Movement. Soundness. Temperaments. This was my commitment to you and most importantly, my commitment to the Golden Retriever breed. The preservation of the breed and the breed standard for which the breed was carefully outlined is what I strive for in my breeding program. Not just breeding puppies, but breeding a Golden Retriever Legacy for the future.What makes your program special?
Firefly Cottage Golden Retrievers goes above and beyond with every breeding. AKC bred does not equal quality bred. AKC registered is just the basic start. What makes an AKC Golden QUALITY is in it's breeders decisions and the quality of the dogs being bred. These decisions at Firefly Cottage are never taken lightly. It's not to produce the next top show dog, it's about the Health, Longevity and Livability of YOUR next Golden family member.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Kimberley
Kimberley 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 $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Kimberley 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 Kimberley 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 Kimberley directly.
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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 Kimberley.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Rockford, MI
506 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Gerald R. Ford Airport
497 miles away
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More about Kimberley
Club memberships
Kimberley is a member of White River Golden Retriever Club and Golden Retriever Club of America.
Kimberley has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Kimberley was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Kimberley’s links
Kimberley is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Firefly Cottage Golden Retrievers 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
Fenn, dad
Golden Retriever
About Fenn
Fenn is a male Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kimberley decided to make him part of their program. Kimberley 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Firefly Cottage Golden Retrievers 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.
Brucellosis, Dentition
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.
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, 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).
