Golden Meadow
- Fort Collins, CO
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Heather A., the breeder behind Golden Meadow located in Fort Collins, CO. Our focus is to produce the best dogs of the highest quality so that other families can also enjoy the love of a Golden. These dogs have proven to be wonderful companions in our lives and in their new homes. We have references from previous buyers and have had multiple puppies go as service dogs!
Q. & A. with Heather
Why did you start breeding?
Working with a breeder at a young age and working in vet med has shown me all the points I needed to see to want to get into breeding!What makes your program special?
Our program stands out from others because we put so much time and effort into our dam's! Nani is. certified therapy dog AND service dog!! By raising puppies under service dog direction, puppy culture direction and ENS we are setting them up for to live their best lives!What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our 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.
Getting a puppy from Heather
Heather 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 deposit and between $1,500 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Puppies will come with AKC registration, health certificate, microchips, and an extensive puppy package including a photoshoot that we do, collar, leash, bag if food, and a toy! Deposits policies are in my contract.”
Contract & health guarantee
Heather 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 Heather 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 Heather 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Basic obedience & manners
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Heather.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Fort Collins, CO
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Denver Airport
More about Heather
Certifications & recognitions
Professional Groomer, Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., Licensed Veterinary Technician.
Heather has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Heather was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Heather’s links
Heather is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Golden Meadow 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
Litter and program updates
Heather A.
Litter update on 08 Jan. •We are off to TX in 6 days to make this happen!
Bode and Nani's litter
Parent dogs
Nani, mom
Golden Retriever
About Nani
Nani is a certified therapy dog AND service dog! She is an excellent of the breed, she has been an amazing addition to our program. She currently holds multiple titles and is always working towards more!
Excellent health testing
PRA, Golden Retriever 1, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, +8 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Golden Meadow 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 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 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.
DNA Disease Panel, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), 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).
