I'm Amity R., the breeder behind Golden Dust Retrievers located in Longview, TX. We hold ourselves to high standards for the integrity of our program. All of our puppies are socialized, nurtured, and loved! Our mission is to improve the breed through selective breeding and ample health testing. We believe that with the collective efforts of other responsible breeders, we can improve the future of the breed.
Q. & A. with Amity
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Rose
Went home
Female
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Ivy
Went home
Female
Oak
Went home
Male
Rose
Went home
Female
Tulip
Went home
Female
Poppy
Went home
Female
Cupid
Went home
Male
Cupid
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Lace
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Amity
Amity 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 $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This includes limited registration, socialization, desensitizing of sounds, implemented puppy culture program for puppies starting at 3-days old and continued until 8-weeks of age. We are also there if you need us at any time in the puppies lifespan. Deposit is $500.00 and holds your spot. If for some reason we don't have enough of the gender you're searching for in the litter, your deposit will be refunded. Otherwise- deposits are non-refundable...as we receive applications daily.”
Contract & health guarantee
Amity 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 Amity 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 Amity directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Amity.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Longview, TX
5062 miles away
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More about Amity
Amity has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Amity was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Amity is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Golden Dust Retrievers 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
Harper, mom
Golden Retriever
About Harper
Harper is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Amity decided to make her part of their program. Amity 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.
Major, dad
Golden Retriever
About Major
Major is a male Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Amity decided to make him part of their program. Amity 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.
Stevie, mom
Golden Retriever
About Stevie
Stevie is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Amity decided to make her part of their program. Amity 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Golden Dust Retrievers 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.
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, 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).