I'm Janetta L., the breeder behind Golden Acres Farm located in Saint Joe, IN. We are committed to always responsibly breeding with the best interest of our puppies’ health and longevity at the forefront. The loyalty and loving disposition of this breed are simply the best! We put a great deal of effort into raising our litters to ensure our puppy families will have the best experience raising their new family members.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Tilly
Went home
Female
Tabby
Went home
Female
Tessa
Went home
Female
Tinsley
Went home
Female
Theo
Went home
Male
Tank
Went home
Male
Tango
Went home
Male
Tulip
Went home
Female
Tucker
Went home
Male
Tanner
Went home
Male
Tia
Went home
Female
Jack
Went home
Male
Izzy
Went home
Female
Blake
Went home
Male
Charlie
Went home
Male
Hank
Went home
Male
Josie
Went home
Female
Leo
Went home
Male
Maverick
Went home
Male
Dutchess
Went home
Female
Sunny
Went home
Female
Kali
Went home
Female
Poppy
Went home
Female
Teddy
Went home
Male
Biscuit
Went home
Male
Archie
Went home
Male
Otis
Went home
Male
Dahlia
Went home
Female
Hank
Went home
Male
Zinnia
Went home
Female
Iris
Went home
Female
Clyde
Went home
Male
Ralphie
Went home
Male
Lilac
Went home
Female
Blossom
Went home
Female
Everest
Went home
Male
Aspen
Went home
Male
Sage
Went home
Male
Forest
Went home
Male
Timber
Went home
Male
Hunter
Went home
Male
Brody
Went home
Male
Betsy
Went home
Female
Ozzy
Went home
Male
Milo
Went home
Male
Jade
Went home
Female
Sully
Went home
Male
Lainey
Went home
Female
River
Went home
Male
Foster
Went home
Male
Fiona
Went home
Female
Fae
Went home
Female
Flora
Went home
Female
Fynn
Went home
Male
Freddie
Went home
Male
Frankie
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Janetta
Janetta 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 $250 non-refundable deposit and $3,250 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Janetta 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 Janetta 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 Janetta directly.
Golden Acres Farm 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
Felicity, mom
Golden Retriever
About Felicity
Felicity is a sweet, calm, gentle natured lady! She loves walks and swimming. Her testing has been done, and she's all clear of any of the golden retriever genetic defects, as well as tested through pennhip, with average hips for a golden. Felicity is AKC registered.
Libby, mom
Golden Retriever
About Libby
Libby is calm and gentle natured, she is free of golden retriever genetic defects and has her hips cleared through pennhip.
D'Arcy, dad
Golden Retriever
About D'Arcy
Darcy was imported from Ukraine. He has a calm, quiet temperament and is eager to please! Everyone loves him, and we usually find him curled up with the kittens taking a nap! He's AKC registered, his hips and elbows have the best possible ratings, done through FCI! Darcy is completely clear of golden retriever genetic defects, so he won't pass any bad genetics onto his puppies!
Nava, mom
Golden Retriever
About Nava
Nava is the sweetest girl, loves being part of the family, and gets along great with everyone! She's AKC registered, her hips are at the top of the charts, (tested through pennhip) and completely clear of golden retriever genetic defects!
Kali, mom
Golden Retriever
About Kali
Kali Jo is gentle natured, gets along great with everyone, loves her toys, and loves to swim! She's eager to please and very attentive! Her favorite activities are swimming, playing fetch, or just hanging out with the family!
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Golden Acres Farm 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
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, 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Janetta to bring home their puppies.
Lenora W.
Verified owner · Oct. 2025
What a fabulous experience obtaining our beloved Golden puppy. Our puppy is physically perfect and in temperament and disposition. Jeanette has breed fabulous puppies. The kennel was spotless and the dogs and puppies were obviously happy and healthy. I have a complete file on my puppy and direct access to Jeanetta which is comforting beyond words. We highly recommend this excellent kennel to anyone looking for ethical, dog-centric kennel. I am in love with my puppy!!!
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Bill W.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
Janetta was helpful and kind throughout the entire process. The puppies at Golden Acres Farm looked happy and healthy -- well cared for! The one we took home has been great!