I'm Susan F., the breeder behind Forgold Kennels located in Pensacola, FL. Over 40 years of experience training and competing in conformation shows and multiple performance venues. I am a CGC/Trick Dog Evaluator, as well as a Farm Dog Judge. When breeding, I strive for health, temperament, and structure.
I love competing in conformation, obedience, rally, agility, tracking, herding, fast cat, lure coursing, and barn hunt.
Q. & A. with Susan
Why did you start breeding?
I have been breeding dogs since 2008, but with a selective program for only dogs with an outstanding pedigree, health, structure, and temperament.
What makes your program special?
I have been breeding dogs since 2008, but with a selective program for only dogs with an outstanding pedigree, health, structure, and temperament. In other words, not all of my dogs are bred. I enjoy the development of all the puppies and becoming a friend and mentor to all my puppy people.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are reddish brown. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Susan
Susan 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 between $4,000 - $5,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes AKC registration, microchip, deworming, health certificate from a certified Veterinarian, and contract.”
Contract & health guarantee
Susan 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 Susan 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 Susan directly.
Forgold Kennels 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
Charlotte, mom
Leonberger
About Charlotte
Charlotte is wonderful girl with the best temperament. She is not only a show dog, but a family companion. She loves meeting new people and swimming. We will be continuing her therapy certification after motherhood.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Forgold Kennels 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 Leonbergers.
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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Vet Wellness Exam
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.
Polyneuropathy 3, Leonberger and Saint Bernard Type, Leukoencephalomyelopathy (LEMP), Polyneuropathy 2, Leonberger and Saint Bernard Type, Polyneuropathy 1, Leonberger and Saint Bernard Type
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).