GC Goldens
- Snohomish County, WA
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm Trish H., the breeder behind GC Goldens located in Snohomish County, WA. We are excited about our dogs and produce healthy, active, athletic puppies and adults with outstanding temperaments and beauty. We've had Goldens since 1980 and joined our local and national Golden clubs in 1993. We breed for temperament, health, longevity, and the breed standard. We are dedicated to our dog's health, development, well-being, and fun. We show in conformation, do therapy dog work, and plan to return to fieldwork, too!
Q. & A. with Trish
Why did you start breeding?
Our first Golden was born in 1980 and was a granddaughter of Sammy (Misty Morn's Sunset). We had intended to breed her but she didn't pass her hip clearance. I knew that I wanted to start showing but we waited until she passed. I was able to start our original line with a granddaughter of her great-great niece!What makes your program special?
We follow the Avidog way of raising our puppies and our dogs. Our dogs have amazing temperaments and people often ask our owners where they got their dogs. We go above and beyond for our dogs and buyers and look for that extra commitment from our owners as well. Our families must interview in person with us and come to weekly group visits prior to the puppies going home.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 Trish
Trish 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
“Puppies are registered with the AKC, are microchipped, dewormed, pre-treated for giardia and coccidia, and socialized appropriately for their age. All puppies receive a vet check and their first vaccination from our vet.”
Contract & health guarantee
Trish 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 Trish 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 Trish directly.
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 Trish.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Snohomish County, WA
5069 miles away
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More about Trish
Club memberships
Trish is a member of Evergreen Golden Retriever Club and Golden Retriever Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified, Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing, Avidog Associate, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Trish has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Trish was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Trish’s links
Trish is a trusted Good Dog breeder
GC 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 health testing
Excellent level
GC 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.
Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), 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).
