GLAD's Goldens
- Sacramento, CA
Meet the breeder
I'm Alicia E., the breeder behind GLAD's Goldens located in Sacramento, CA. We raise puppies that lives up to everything you’d want in a family dog: friendly, welcoming, playful, and easy-going. They play well with each other and eat their food peacefully. Each would make a fantastic forever friend. We are committed to only bringing the best puppies into the world, which is why our sire and dam are AKC registered and received full OFA screenings for hips and elbow dysplasia. All our pups will arrive in homes healthy and fully vaccinated.
Q. & A. with Alicia
Why did you start breeding?
Growing up, I (Alicia) had the opportunity to help my mom raise 2 litters of puppies, one of which became my family’s pet and was with me through my best and hardest days as a young mom. Through all of this I learned how important the right dog is to a family. I’m honored to be doing this for others.What makes your program special?
Our puppies serve a big purpose. ALL of the proceeds from this litter will sponsor a student in our nonprofit GLAD Technology’s summer web development program, where they will learn an employable technical skill that can help lift their families out of poverty. You can learn more about our story at www.gladtech.org/glads-goldens.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are dark golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Red, the heart slayer
Went homeMale
Old Man Orange
Went homeMale
Big Blue
Went homeMale
Yellow
Went homeFemale
Green
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Alicia
Alicia 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 $2,300 - $2,650 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes AKC registration, first round of vaccinations, deworming, microchip, and preliminary potty training.”
Contract & health guarantee
Alicia 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 Alicia 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 Alicia directly.
Always communicate and pay on Good Dog.Learn more
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
- 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
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Alicia.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Sacramento, CA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Sacramento Airport
Meet in Vacaville, CA
More about Alicia
Alicia has been a member of Good Dog for 8 months
Alicia was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Alicia is a trusted Good Dog breeder
GLAD's 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
Litter and program updates
Alicia E.
Litter update on 12 Apr. •These guys are getting really comfortable with their crate training!
Charlie and Betty's litter
Alicia E.
Litter update on 12 Apr. •Meet Old Man Orange. He is such a sweetheart. A perfect balance of joy and affection. Ready for his next adventure!
Charlie and Betty's litter
Alicia E.
Litter update on 11 Apr. •…Big Boy Blue is still looking for his forever home! He’s sweet and fluffy and one of the larger ones from the litter. He will love a home where he plays a close human companion (he is always the first to greet you when you go to say hi to the puppies!)
Charlie and Betty's litter
Alicia E.
Litter update on 11 Apr. •Many of you have asked about why we are breeding these amazing puppies. Here’s a little more of our story.
Charlie and Betty's litter
Alicia E.
Litter update on 11 Apr. •Meet Charlie Blue and Betty White. A match made in heaven!!!
Charlie and Betty's litter
Alicia E.
Litter update on 11 Apr. •Here’s a little about our story and the puppies!
Charlie and Betty's litter
Parent dogs
Betty, mom
Golden Retriever
About Betty
We chose Betty as our family dog because she was exceptional. Her parents came from a long line of quality retrievers, known for their dark copper color and sweet disposition. She lives up to her namesake, Betty White: playful but kind and gentle (she was also born the day Betty White died, which feels like a beautiful tribute to her legacy). She is a calm dog who is content to spend her time lounging with the family in the living room. But she also loves adventure, and regularly goes out on the American River on our paddle board. Her disposition makes her line great for families. Betty is AKC registered, and has cleared the OFA certifications for hip and elbows. Her parents did not carry any genetic markers in their DNA for issues.
Good health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), +1 more.
Parent health testing
GLAD's 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.
Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type
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.
DNA Disease Panel, 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Alicia to bring home their puppies.
Morgan T.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
Working with Alicia was AMAZING! This was me and my boyfriends first puppy together and he has been such a blessing. Alicia made the process so easy for us! We had a phone call the day before and was super transparent on the temperament of the puppy we were hoping to adopt. When we met Orange (the soon to be Max) we knew he was the one. We took him home that day! She gave us one of his mommas blankets and a bag of kibble to last us a few days. She has kept in touch with us and always wants to see how Max is doing. We can't thank Alicia enough...SHE IS AWESOME!
Sheridan R.
Verified owner · May 2025
Alicia was the sweetest! We found the cutest puppy and reached out to her on Good Dog. She was very responsive and even allowed us to FaceTime her to see all the pups! We had a somewhat long drive and she drove a bit further to lessen our drive. Would definitely recommend!!! When we are in the market for another golden in the future, I’ll definitely be going back to her Golden Family!
