Garden Creek Goldens

Aletia S.

Breeder of Golden Retrievers

Meet the breeder

I'm Aletia S., the breeder behind Garden Creek Goldens located in Challis, ID. Our main priority is breeding for overall health and that amazing sweet temperament of Goldens. From birth until they leave with their forever family, and for their lifetime, our priority is to provide quality genetics, so you have a quality pet, living a long life. All our puppies come with health guarantees, are AKC registered, and have parents with all the recommended genetic clearances, as well as hip, elbow, eye, and heart certifications.

Q. & A. with Aletia

Why did you start breeding?
My sister has been breeding for over 20 years and she introduced me to the breed. I fell in love with their sweet, loving, non-aggressive, temperament. I work with a great vet and have built a great breeding program. I always have looked to other breeders and vets for advice with my Goldens.
What makes your program special?
I am a small breeder, I usually only have one litter a year, so my girls get lots of attention and love, throughout their pregnancy, and always. They always whelp in my living room, with me in attendance. Pups are raised in a big box in the living room, so they get lots of attention and socialization with my family.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Ava
Went home
Female
Girl 1 - Stitch!
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1: Echo
Went home
Female

Getting a puppy from Aletia

Aletia has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

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 $2,800 - $3,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“AKC limited registration, several wormings, first set of shots, one year health guarantee on hips and heart, puppy packet and a lifetime of breeder support. You can pay deposit via paypal, venmo, or gooddog, after I have approved of your puppy application (the one from my website: must be signed) AND after the litter is born. I prefer to talk in person or via personal email to answer any questions. After litter is born, and I know how many puppies I have, then I will go down the list and make sure people are committed enough to do deposits.”

Contract & health guarantee

Aletia 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 Aletia 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 Aletia 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
- Enrichment & socialization
  - Various sounds
  - Car rides
  - Surface & tactile stimulation
  - Socialized with children
  - Socialized in new places
  - Daily handling
  - Socialized with other dogs
  - Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
  - Socialized with other animals
- Puppy health practices
  - Vet check
  - First round of shots and deworming
  - Vet records
  - Microchip
- Extras
  - Initial potty training
  - Basic obedience & manners
  - Registration
  - Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
  - Toys
  - Food & treats

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Aletia.

Breeder's location

Meet in Challis, ID

5056 miles away

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Idaho Falls Airport (Fanning Field)

5052 miles away

More about Aletia

Aletia has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Aletia was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Aletia’s links
- Facebook
- Website

Aletia is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Garden Creek Goldens 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

Maizie, mom
Golden Retriever
About Maizie
Maizie is the sweetest girl! She loves to figure out what you want and she strives to please her mom and dad. She is a stunning, mostly white, English Cream Golden Retriever. She has great hip and elbow clearances, eyes, heart, and genetic clearances. Her sire is from the amazing Tramin Kennels in Ukraine. English Creams with European descent have less cancers than American golden lines.
Bubbles, mom
Golden Retriever
About Bubbles
Bubbles is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Aletia decided to make her part of their program. Aletia 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.
Echo, mom
Golden Retriever
About Echo
Echo is a beautiful white, English Cream Golden Retriever. She just turned 2 years old and has passed her health clearances with flying colors. We are waiting for her next cycle for breeding.
Zoey, mom
Golden Retriever
About Zoey
Zoey is a female Golden Retriever about 10 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Aletia decided to make her part of their program. Aletia 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

Excellent level

Garden Creek 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 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.
Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Golden Retriever Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Animal Genetics Panel, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever 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).