



Reba - Red Collar
2 weeks old · Female
Shania - Teal Collar
2 weeks old · Female
June - White Collar
2 weeks old · Female
I'm Gracelin D., the breeder behind Front Porch Goldens located in Newell, IA. Our dogs are excellent representations of their breed, and are fully OFA health tested. We are proud to offer our high-quality puppies to loving family and therapy homes. We focuses on temperament and raise our puppies with ENS and Puppy Culture socialization programs. www.frontporchgoldens.com.

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Bashful
Male
Doc
Male
Dopey
Male
Grumpy
Male
Happy
Male
Sneezy
Male
Sleepy
Male
Snow White
Female
Boy 1
Male
Boy 1
Male
Gracelin 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.
Gracelin partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.
"We hold a selection day at 6 weeks of age. Buyers can choose their puppy, but we provide insights."

"This price includes limited AKC registration, full age-appropriate vaccinations, and our puppy pack with toys and blankets. We sell full to approved small breeders. Our deposits are non-refundable, but transferable to any of our litters, as we get things in life come up! As always, we can work with special situations."
Gracelin 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 Gracelin 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 Gracelin directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Gracelin.
Meet in Newell, IA
4555 miles away
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Meet at Des Moines Airport
4562 miles away
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Meet in Ames, IA
4536 miles away
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Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Gracelin has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Gracelin was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

Front Porch Goldens meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

All breeds
Golden Retriever
Goldendoodle
Golden Retriever
About Story
Story is our pampered princess! She lives in our home and enjoys sleeping in Kaia’s bed each night! She's incredibly human-focused, and a huge cuddler. Story joined our family at one year old and quickly chose Kaia as her best friend. She's remarkably gentle and docile with young children. Story is one of our most emotionally attuned dogs, and sticks very close! She's equally the epitome of a derpy Golden :) We always say that she is a dog version of a high school cheerleader - in all the best ways! Story has an excellent pedigree and a petite frame, yet she still carries a beautiful, blocky head. · Clear DNA through Embark · OFA Heart, Normal · OFA Eyes, Normal · OFA Elbows, Normal · PENNHIP: Right .40 - Left .38 · DOB 01/06/2023
Goldendoodle
About Kobi
Kobi is our favorite couch potato F1B Goldendoodle (77% poodle, 23% English Cream Golden Retriever). He is a puppy raised in our program from River, and a grandson to our English Cream Golden Retriever, Rio. His lines are known for devoted and loving temperaments, often “velcro-ed” to their people and deeply in tune with the emotions and needs of those around them. Kobi loves being close to people and going on long walks. He is extremely lazy at home, and especially loves the occasional time he’s allowed on the bed. He will happily lay by your side all night! Kobi cheers for ISU and lives with Gracelin and Kyle in Ames, Iowa! He’s a kind, easy-going guy who enjoys lots of runs, farmer’s market trips, and college town socialization. Kobi is a fully furnished, parti, merle boy who can produce red (apricot, cream, red), chocolate, black, and merle puppies. His coat is wavy (CT genetically). He weighs about 70lbs. Health Testing, as of September 2024: DNA through Embark - ICH carrier Color genetics: Ee, KbKy, atat, Bb, spsp, Mm Fully Furnished (FF) Pennhip Hips Pennhip Elbows DOB 11/21/2023
Golden Retriever
About Aria
Aria is a sweet and playful cream Golden Retriever and a top pick from our best lines of Rio and Junia. She is a littermate to Ruthie from Rio and Junia’s “Disney Sidekicks” litter and a full sister to Athena. These moms are noted for their devoted and loving temperaments, often “velcro-ed” to their people and deeply in tune with the emotions and needs of those around them. Aria loves snuggles and playing fetch. She especially loves playing in the water (baths, the sprinkler, and the pond if she’s feeling sneaky!) Aria lives with her dog mom, Junia, and her family of humans in a guardian home. Her mom, Liz, says she is a sweetheart - always gentle with their young kids and very protective of them. Health Testing · Clear DNA through Embark, Ichthyosis carrier · OFA HEART, Normal · OFA Eyes, Normal · OFA Elbows, Normal · OFA Hips, Good · DOB 5/17/2022
Golden Retriever
About Hatch
Hatch is a red Golden Retriever from Josie and Jack's "Red Hot Chili Peppers" litter. He is 1/4 English Cream and 3/4 American Golden Retriever. Hatch is a smart boy and has the best leash skills we've seen! Hatch lives with a guardian family near Des Moines where he works with his human and her service dog organization. Hatch is an obedient boy who has no idea of his size and still likes to be held like a puppy! He will pass on his loving temperament and devotion to his puppies. Health Testing · Clear DNA through Embark · OFA Heart, Normal · OFA Eyes, Normal · OFA Elbows, Normal · OFA Hips, Good · DOB 3/9/2022 Hatch is available for stud service to approved breeders.
Golden Retriever
About Zenni
Zenni is a sweet, easygoing girl who has a calm "zen-like" effect on those around her. We brought Zenni home as a young adult and have loved to watch her mature. She is friendly, beautiful, and loves her people. Zenni lives with River in the same guardian home and especially loves spending time with her two boys. She loves to play fetch (although no one loves to fetch quite as much as River!) Zenni has a strong build and weighs around 65 lbs. Her coat is cream/white in color. Zenni is an English Golden Retriever with an amazing pedigree. She comes from European Champion lines with much health testing. We are very excited to share Zenni's amazing health and temperament with families.
Golden Retriever
About Zodi
Zodi is our wonderful, cheerful boy. He lives with us and enjoys exploring the farm, playing fetch, and keeping an eye on the goats. He has a great affection for people and a gentle nature. Zodi’s temperament is calm and obedient, except when he insists on belly rubs or being on your lap! He is eager to please and embodies the true essence of a golden retriever. We absolutely adore his big, joyful smile! Zodi has a stunning, blocky head and a deep red coat. He weighs just over 70lbs. He comes from excellent agility and health-tested lines.
Golden Retriever
About Athena
Athena is an English Golden Retriever from our beloved Rio x Junia's “Space Buddies” litter. She's smart, sweet, and loving in every way! She lives with a guardian family near us where she keeps an eye on the neighborhood activities and keeps up with her brothers - one human and one canine. Athena is devoted to people and is a true velcro-dog! She loves giving hugs and leans into any love you give! She has a beautiful cream coat with golden highlights and weighs around 65 lbs.
Golden Retriever
About Leo
Leo is a friendly, handsome boy with a blocky face and light cream coat. Happy and playful, he loves attention and lives for his daily walks! Leo lives in a guardian home about 15 minutes from our farm. As an English Golden Retriever, Leo has an outstanding pedigree, a strong build, and weighs around 70lbs. He comes from Champion parents, grandparents, and beyond. He is a sweet boy, and we are thrilled to continue bettering the breed through Leo!
Golden Retriever
About Willow
Willow is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Gracelin decided to make her part of their program. Gracelin 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.

Goldendoodle

Golden Retriever
Good level
Front Porch Goldens 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 Goldendoodles.
Hip Dysplasia (Preliminary), 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 Dysplasia (Preliminary)
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.
DNA Disease Panel, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Neonatal Encephalopathy with Seizures (NEwS), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I)
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).