Golden Paws Family
Meet the breeder
I'm Violeta C., the breeder behind Golden Paws Family located in Oswego, IL. Our pups are home-raised. We put a lot of care into socializing them so they can transition easily into their new lives. We find so much joy in watching our puppies grow and develop their own unique personalities. We can’t wait for you to meet your next loving and loyal companion!
Q. & A. with Violeta
Why did you start breeding?
I got into breeding because of my passion for Golden Retrievers and my desire to preserve the qualities that make this breed so amazing—loyal, gentle, intelligent, and family-oriented. After years of research, preparing, and working closely with my veterinarian, I decided to start a small, ethical breeding program focused on producing healthy, well-balanced puppies.What makes your program special?
My breeding program is small, intentional, and centered around quality—not quantity. Every litter is planned with great care, prioritizing health, temperament, and proper genetic testing. My dogs are family members, not kennel dogs, and puppies are raised inside my home with daily interaction, early stimulation, and exposure to household environments.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Violeta
Violeta 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 $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Puppies are AKC registered dewormed with shots and chip , parents are OFA and DNA tested They are Pure breed with champion bloodline. My deposit is $500 and is non-refundable, but it can be transferred to a future litter. The deposit reserves your spot on our waitlist and is applied toward the final puppy price.”
Contract & health guarantee
Violeta 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 Violeta 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 Violeta 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
- Car rides
- Socialized with children
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 Violeta.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Oswego, IL
4363 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Flexible meeting point
Violeta can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Violeta
Violeta has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Violeta was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Violeta is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Golden Paws Family 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
Good level
Golden Paws Family 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.
Vet Wellness Exam
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
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).
