Gemstone Goldens
- Roseville, CA
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Meet the breeder
I'm Scott W., the breeder behind Gemstone Goldens located in Roseville, CA. We health test all of our dogs and follow the Code of Ethics for both the Golden Retriever Club of America and the English Setter Association of America. We believe it is important to breed towards the breed standard, and strive for that to preserve the breed.
Q. & A. with Scott
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Scott
Scott 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 $3,000 - $4,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price includes deworming multiple times over the first 8 weeks of life per vet recommendations. First shots and microchip. We will also complete the AKC registration on puppy pickup.”
Contract & health guarantee
Scott 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 Scott 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 Scott 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
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Microchip
Extras
- Registration
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Scott.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Roseville, CA
More about Scott
Club memberships
Scott is a member of Norcal Golden Retriever Club and Golden Retriever Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified.
Scott has been a member of Good Dog for 10 months
Scott was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Scott is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Gemstone 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
English Setter
Golden Retriever
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Gemstone 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 English Setters.
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 Examination (rDVM, not 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 (rDVM, not 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), Congenital Deafness (BAER, registered with OFA)
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.
