Golden Acre Puppies
Meet the breeder
I'm Kathie C., the breeder behind Golden Acre Puppies located in Dayville, CT. We are a family that adores our Golden Zoey-Jane. She is the best girl, and that is why we decided to breed her. Her litters live in our house until they go to their forever family, who then become part of our extended family, connected by one special girl, Zoey. Our dogs are bred to become family pets, and it gives us such joy to know they go to loving homes.
Q. & A. with Kathie
Why did you start breeding?
We got Zoey-Jane from a local Golden Retriever breeder in 2020. Her even temperament, curiosity, and ability to learn fast won us over immediately. We had many friends and family that expressed interest in her offspring, so after careful consideration, research and planning, we decided to give it a try. We are a responsible breeder and only breed with health cleared studs.What makes your program special?
We are a small family that enjoys responsible breeding. Zoey is our family pet and when we breed her, it is in our home, where the puppies are born and raised by her until they go to their forever home. We have bonds with those who have purchased puppies from us and it brings us joy to see them go to a loving home just like ours.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 Kathie
Kathie 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 a $1,000 non-refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $4,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes first vet visit, deworming, first round of vaccinations. All puppies are the same price, regardless of gender.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kathie 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 Kathie 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 Kathie 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
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Daily handling
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
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 Kathie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Dayville, CT
3719 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Rhode Island T. F. Green Airport
3705 miles away
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More about Kathie
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified.
Kathie has been a member of Good Dog for 7 months
Kathie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Kathie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Golden Acre Puppies 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Golden Acre Puppies 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.
DNA Disease Panel
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).
