Golden Pride Retrievers
- Salem, OH
- Responds within an hour
Meet the breeder
I'm Sonya M., the breeder behind Golden Pride Retrievers located in Salem, OH. We normally raise 4 to 6 litters of English Creams and mixed American / English litters per year. We health test, genetic test, microchip and send your puppy home with a 2 year health guarantee. All of our goldens and our puppies live in our home and our puppies are never moved outside the entire time they are with us!
Q. & A. with Sonya
Why did you start breeding?
I bought my 1st Golden in 2006 & 1 just wasn't enough so I bought a 2nd one! Then I decided to try having a litter! I was only planning to have 1 but apparently I loved it because before I knew it I had 8 goldens & was diving into learning everything I could about breeding & raising the perfect puppies!! The full story of how I began breeding can be found under "My Story" on my website.What makes your program special?
My puppies are raised inside my home with my family! They are handled & played with daily. I personally care for all of my goldens & all of my puppies on a daily basis. I do not hire help nor place my adults in guardian homes for others to care for. My puppies are my life for the time they are with me & I do everything possible to ensure they will live long happy healthy lives and bring much joy!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.
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Boy 8
Went homeMale
Boy 7
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 6
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Miss Purple
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Sonya
Sonya 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
"I accept 4 electronic forms of payment for your deposits or a check by mail. Links to all 4 can be found on my site."
Contract & health guarantee
Sonya 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 Sonya 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 Sonya directly.
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
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- AKC registration
- Basic obedience & manners
- Toys
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Sonya.
Breeder's location
Meet in Salem, OH
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Cleveland Hopkins Airport
Flexible meeting point
Sonya can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Sonya
Club memberships
Sonya is a member of Golden Retriever Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Sonya has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Sonya was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Sonya is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Golden Pride 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
Josie, mom
Golden Retriever
About Josie
Josie is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sonya decided to make her part of their program. Sonya 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.
Bailey, mom
Golden Retriever
About Bailey
Bailey is a beautiful golden with a nice wavy cream coat. She is fully health and genetic tested as well as pennhip tested. She is a super loving girl.
Shiloh, dad
Golden Retriever
About Shiloh
Shiloh is a male Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Sonya decided to make him part of their program. Sonya 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.
Rylie, mom
Golden Retriever
About Rylie
Rylie is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sonya decided to make her part of their program. Sonya 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.
Maverick, dad
Golden Retriever
About Maverick
Maverick is a male Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Sonya decided to make him part of their program. Sonya 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
Good level
Golden Pride 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.
Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type
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.
Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, 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).
