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Bunn Ranch Goldens & Bernese
- Harrisburg, NC
- Responds within a day
Available puppies
Girl 6
Ready Jan. 1, 2026
1 week old · Female
Male 5
Ready Jan. 1, 2026
1 week old · Male
Upcoming litters
Expected Golden Retriever litter
Due Nov. 2025
Ready Jan. 14, 2026
Expected Golden Retriever litter
Due Dec. 2025
Ready Jan. 24, 2026
Expected Golden Retriever litter
Due Dec. 2025
Ready Jan. 27, 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Nicole B., the breeder behind Bunn Ranch Goldens & Bernese located in Harrisburg, NC. Our dogs are bred for health, temperament, and intelligence. We strive to produce the best overall pets and family members. We offer well-rounded, healthy, high-drive Golden puppies who will excel in any adventure with their new family! Our dogs are intelligent, loving, and athletic, and they produce puppies who will thrive in an active lifestyle. We're passionate about these dogs and are careful to breed and raise our pups with only the best policies.
Q. & A. with Nicole
Why did you start breeding?
I got into breeeding when my son was diagnosed with autism, and we learned about the cost of obtaining a service dog for him. It was my goal to help breed and train service dogs, so they were more affordable to those in need.What makes your program special?
All of our puppies are raised indoors around kids, cats, horses, and chickens. They are litter box trained by five weeks old, which helps make the potty training process. Easier when they leave. We also start crate training them prior to them leaving .What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Bernese Mountain Dog puppies are black rust and white. Golden Retriever puppies include dark golden, 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.
Female 2
ReservedFemale
Male 3
ReservedMale
Male 2
ReservedMale
Female 1
ReservedFemale
Male 1
ReservedMale
Male 4
ReservedMale
Girl 5
ReservedFemale
Girl 4
ReservedFemale
Male 3
ReservedMale
Male 2
ReservedMale
Male 1
ReservedMale
Girl 3
ReservedFemale
Girl 2
ReservedFemale
Girl 1
ReservedFemale
Boy 2
ReservedMale
Girl 5
ReservedFemale
Girl 4
ReservedFemale
Girl 3
ReservedFemale
Girl 2
ReservedFemale
Girl 1
ReservedFemale
Boy 1
ReservedMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 6
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Nicole
Nicole 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 $3,000 - $4,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Puppies are sold with limited AKC. No breeding rights in less specifically asked and spoken about. one year health guarantee vet checks and vaccines. We do offer puppies with full AKC to responsible breeders . ”
Contract & health guarantee
Nicole 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 Nicole 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 Nicole 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
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- AKC registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Registration
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Nicole.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Harrisburg, NC
4372 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Charlotte Douglas Airport
4388 miles away
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Meet in Raleigh, NC
4267 miles away
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More about Nicole
Certifications & recognitions
Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, CCPDT-KA (Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers), Canine Behavioral Consultant Certificate (e-Training for Dogs).
Nicole has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Nicole was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Nicole is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Bunn Ranch Goldens & Bernese 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
All breeds
Bernese Mountain Dog
Golden Retriever
Piper, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Piper
We are thrilled to introduce our beautiful 3-year-old female Bernese Mountain Dog, a distinguished member of our breeding program. This exceptional girl hails from imported bloodlines, ensuring her lineage is of the highest quality. Her temperament is incredibly sweet, making her a cherished companion and a joy to have around. This gentle nature complements her strong, stocky build, which features a lovely block head—a hallmark of the Bernese breed standard. She has excelled in all breed standard testing, showcasing her health and vitality. Notably, she scored well on her OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) testing, affirming her soundness and confirming her suitability for breeding. With her impressive lineage, wonderful temperament, and strong physical characteristics, she is an outstanding candidate for contributing to the next generation of Bernese Mountain Dogs. We look forward to seeing the beautiful pups she will produce.
Great health testing
von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), +5 more.Belle, mom
Golden Retriever
About Belle
Belle is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nicole decided to make her part of their program. Nicole has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Good health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), +1 more.Joy, mom
Golden Retriever
About Joy
Joy is a very sweet girl who absolutely adores children. She is very smart and picks up easily on her training. She is a great travel buddy and goes everywhere from flying to buses to trains. She loves to play ball and loves to swim. She has a stunning deep red shiny coat. Her block head and stocky bulid are the perfect combination.
Good health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), +1 more.Copper, dad
Golden Retriever
About Copper
Copper is a beautiful dark red. He loves kids and has a gentle personality. He loves the water and to play ball. He’s weights about 75 pounds
Good health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), +1 more.Betty, mom
Bernese Mountain Dog
About Betty
Betty is the sweetest girl you ever ever meet. She loves kids, cats and other dogs and has a great personality and temperament. She loves meeting new people and is great in public. She scored excellent on all of her health testing.
Great health testing
von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), +4 more.Lyric, mom
Golden Retriever
About Lyric
Lyric is gentle natured and loves her time to play outside. She is calm and patient and her demeanor which makes her excellent around kids. She is AKC registered has completed her health clearances and her Ofa testing.
Good health testing
Hip Dysplasia Prelims (registered with OFA), Elbow Dysplasia Prelims (registered with OFA), +1 more.Adah, mom
Golden Retriever
About Adah
Adah is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nicole decided to make her part of their program. Nicole has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Good health testing
Hip Dysplasia Prelims (registered with OFA), Elbow Dysplasia Prelims (registered with OFA), +1 more.Evie, mom
Golden Retriever
About Evie
Evie is fun, playful and loves her time to play outside. She loves to fetch and loves to be cuddled which makes her excellent around kids. She is AKC registered has completed her health clearances and her Ofa testing.
Good health testing
Hip Dysplasia Prelims (registered with OFA), Elbow Dysplasia Prelims (registered with OFA), +1 more.Hercules, dad
Golden Retriever
About Hercules
Hercules is a male Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Nicole decided to make him part of their program. Nicole has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Good health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), +1 more.Anna, mom
Golden Retriever
About Anna
Anna is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nicole decided to make her part of their program. Nicole has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Good health testing
Hip Dysplasia Prelims (registered with OFA), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), +1 more.Missy, mom
Golden Retriever
About Missy
Missy is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nicole decided to make her part of their program. Nicole has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Good health testing
Hip Dysplasia Prelims (registered with OFA), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), +1 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Bunn Ranch Goldens & Bernese 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 (Preliminary), 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 (Preliminary), 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.
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.
DNA Disease Panel, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, 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 Nicole to bring home their puppies.
Bart S.
Verified owner · Aug. 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had a truly wonderful experience with Nicole from Bunn Ranch Goldens. From the very first inquiry, she was responsive (getting back to us within 2 hours!) and open to answering all of our questions. She even set up a FaceTime call so we could meet our puppy beforehand, which helped us feel confident in making the 12-hour drive to bring home our boy, Jax. Nicole made the pickup process incredibly smooth. She sent us home with a generous supply of kibble to get us through until ours arrived and provided us with Jax’s shot records. She also checked in on us after we brought him home, which we really appreciated. Jax was just shy of 8 weeks old when we got him and now at 14 weeks, he’s grown from 7 pounds to 19 pounds! Thanks to Nicole’s early crate training, the transition went smoothly—he had some expected bumps but adjusted quickly. What’s been especially rewarding is how well-socialized and food-motivated he is. He loves kids and other dogs, and that’s a direct result of the strong early socialization Nicole provides. We can tell Nicole genuinely cares about the dogs she raises—she’s professional, thoughtful, and clearly experienced. If you're considering one of her puppies, we wholeheartedly recommend her!
Eric A.
Verified owner · July 2025
I could not be happier with my experience with Nicole and my new puppy! Nicole was so accommodating and raised an absolute angel of a puppy! She responded quickly and answered every one of my questions. We went from first message to puppy in hand in 3 days ON A HOLIDAY! I would recommend Bunn Ranch to anyone who is interested in the types of dogs they offer. She came 100% house broken (so far…) and with a GREAT temperament. She has been great with kids and dogs of all sizes, very social and very curious.
AHAnn H.
Verified owner · Dec. 2023
Our experience with Nicole of Golden Bunns Retrievers was amazing. We purchased our very first Golden from her in 2020 and just adopted our 2nd from her in November 2023. We live in Michigan and I flew to NC on Thanksgiving morning to pick up my pup and Nicole was gracious enough to meet me at the airport with the puppy so I could make my flight back to Michigan that same day. Also, any time we contacted her with any questions or concerns, she has gotten back to us quickly and has been a great resource since we never owned a Golden prior to 2020. Both of our pups from Nicole are super smart and sweet! Thank you Nicole, we couldn’t be happier!!!
Lauren F.
Verified owner · July 2025
We absolutely love our new puppy! He has been such an amazing addition to our family. He came to us crate trained and already sleeping through the night, which made the transition so much easier. He was about 70% potty trained when we brought him home, and he's been picking up the rest quickly. It's clear he was well cared for and given a great start. We couldn't be happier with our experience!
Oscar L.
Verified owner · Jan. 2025
I had a fantastic experience with Nicole from Golden Bunns. She was incredibly prompt in responding to my inquiry about the golden retriever puppy. I am extremely pleased with my decision to purchase my golden boy from her as he arrived already impressively smart. I was pleasantly surprised by how well potty trained and crate trained he was; which made the transition seamless and enjoyable.
