Golden Borealis
- Sierra Vista, AZ
Meet the breeder
I'm Ella M., the breeder behind Golden Borealis located in Sierra Vista, AZ. We are bettering the breed by making the best of the breed. The goal we set and which we believe is still the most important, is to produce healthy puppies that make a well-rounded character in an adult dog. Sometimes the most ordinary things can be made extraordinary simply by doing them with a Golden Retriever.
Q. & A. with Ella
Why did you start breeding?
I got into breeding when I realized what I wanted in a dog, no one else could create. I breed for the ultimate ramp up and ramp down dog. I want a dog that can haul around the agility arena, and come home and play trucks with my son. My Golden's not only possess the power and drive needed for a day of hard work but also the compassion and composure they are known for.What makes your program special?
We like to think of ourselves as breed enthusiasts. We are so enthused about the breed that we want to contribute to the betterment of it. We are so obsessed with them that we want to help create outstanding examples of the breed standard. We focus on breed personality characteristics, breed traits, predictability in adulthood, long term preventative health care, and known breed genetic issues.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include golden and light 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.
Princess Barbie
Went homeFemale
Malibu Barbie
Went homeFemale
Weird Barbie
Went homeFemale
Just Ken Doll
Went homeMale
Sugar Daddy Ken Doll
Went homeMale
Western Ken Doll
Went homeMale
Mermaid Barbie
Went homeFemale
Peaches and Cream Barbie
Went homeFemale
Superstar Barbie
Went homeFemale
Falcon
Went homeMale
Wren
Went homeMale
Finch
Went homeFemale
Sparrow
Went homeMale
Goose
Went homeFemale
Owl
Went homeMale
Dove
Went homeFemale
Jay
Went homeMale
Duck
Went homeFemale
Dug
Went homeMale
Nemo
Went homeMale
Russell
Went homeMale
Boo
Went homeFemale
Ellie
Went homeFemale
Jack Jack
Went homeMale
Sully
Went homeMale
Sheldon
Went homeMale
Violet
Went homeFemale
Gill
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Ella
Ella 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“$500 toward purchase price of $2500 per puppy. Remaining $2000 due at time of pickup. Deposit is non-refundable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Ella 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 Ella 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 Ella 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
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 Ella.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Sierra Vista, AZ
5670 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (formerly Williams AFB)
5620 miles away
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More about Ella
Club memberships
Ella is a member of Southwest Kennel Club, Greater Sierra Vista Kennel Club, and Desert Dawg Sports.
Certifications & recognitions
Professional Handler, Royal Canin Crown Breeder, AKC Fetch Judge, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., CGC evaluator, Puppy Culture Breeder, Associate Dog Trainer, Agility Trial Trainer.
Ella has been a member of Good Dog for almost 6 years
Ella was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Ella is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Golden Borealis 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
Great level
Golden Borealis 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 (rDVM, not registered), 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 (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Vet Wellness Exam, Temperament Test, Brucellosis, Dentition
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.
Full Embark Panel, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Golden Retriever Type, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 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 Ella to bring home their puppies.
Jason S.
Verified owner · Dec. 2022
+5I cannot say enough about how well the breeder did. I owned my own dog training business and breed German Shepherds. In addition a member of the ADPT. I take this seriously and when I say they did an amazing job picking the puppy I wanted. They listened to me, and did everything possible to give the puppy training to make him well adjusted when I brought him home. 5 STARS ***** in my book.
