Golden Star Ranch
- Alpine, CA
- Responds within a day
Upcoming litters
Planned Golden Retriever litter
Due June 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Nicole D., the breeder behind Golden Star Ranch located in Alpine, CA. We are a small family ranch located in Alpine, California dedicated to breeding quality, health tested AKC Golden Retrievers. Puppies are raised on the ranch & are exposed to various surroundings.This process helps ensure the best possible family pet.
Q. & A. with Nicole
Why did you start breeding?
My best friend breeds in NC and she gave me the unique opportunity to start up our own breeding business in CA. We are hoping to better the breed and provide families with a life long companion.What makes your program special?
We pride ourselves in treating our buyers and puppies like part of the family. We work our hardest to provide the best, top quality family pet.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 and guardian homes.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Joy
Went homeFemale
Dasher
Went homeMale
Scout
Went homeMale
Buddy
Went homeMale
Everly
Went homeFemale
Noel
Went homeFemale
Tinsel
Went homeFemale
Onyx
Went homeMale
Jasper
Went homeMale
Sapphire
Went homeFemale
Emerald
Went homeFemale
Diamond
Went homeFemale
Coal
Went homeMale
Topaz
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
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
"The price includes AKC paperwork, age appropriate vaccines & deworming, along with a puppy check up cleared to go home. This deposit is to secure your pup."
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.
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
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- AKC registration
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Nicole.
Breeder's location
Meet in Alpine, CA
5808 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at San Diego Airport
5826 miles away
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Meet in Las Vegas, NV
5563 miles away
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More about Nicole
Nicole has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 years
Nicole was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Nicole is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Golden Star Ranch 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
Sulley, dad
Golden Retriever
About Sulley
Sulley is our gentle giant! He LOVES to play in water. He has a great temperament and a lovely structure.
Good health testing
Full Embark Panel, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, +9 more.Maple, mom
Golden Retriever
About Maple
Maple is gentle with kids and love to be around people. She has a great demeanor and personality.
Uploaded health tests
Full Embark Panel, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, +8 more.Mia, mom
Golden Retriever
About Mia
Mia is such a sweetheart and loves attention. She is a joy to have in our home and program.
Good health testing
Full Embark Panel, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +2 more.Leo, dad
Golden Retriever
About Leo
Leo is a wonderful addition to our family and program! He has beautiful coloring and structure. He has a happy demeanor. In past litters he has helped produce well-mannered family pups.
Good health testing
Wisdom Panel, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, +7 more.Ellie, mom
Golden Retriever
About Ellie
Ellie is a female Golden Retriever over 1 year old. 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.
Uploaded health tests
Elbow Dysplasia Prelims (registered with OFA), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Parent health testing
Good level
Golden Star Ranch 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.
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Nicole to bring home their puppies.
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Ella W.
Verified owner · Dec. 2024
Nicole and her family were so wonderful to work with. It was our first time working with a breeder, and we were both extremely anxious. Nicole had the answer to every question and made sure we knew what we needed to know! We got to visit with our Macy, and Nicole was willing to work with our schedule for when we needed to bring her home. Macy is the sweetest puppy and has been so easy to train. She is healthy, happy, and has a great personality. We know we didn’t just get lucky- Nicole and her family breed great dogs.
Haris S.
Verified owner · Sept. 2024
We are so happy we got a puppy from Nicole. She was very attentive and helpful from the beginning with all questions. She made our pickup appointment easy and was flexible with our schedule. The puppy 🐶 is super smart and well behaved. Although the puppy isn’t 100% potty training, Nicole must have worked with her because from the beginning the puppy was understanding what we wanted and easy to train! She’s completely irresistible and love having her in our family
