Golden's On The Rocks
Meet the breeder
I'm Stephanie D., the breeder behind Golden's On The Rocks located in Elizabeth, CO. Our adult dog family is AKC registered and health tested per OFA breed specific testing recommendations. Their puppies go to school from a young age. They participate in ESI/ENS and are provided with daily handling exercises and curriculum activities to help enrich their learning.
Q. & A. with Stephanie
Why did you start breeding?
Dog breeding/dog ownership has been a part of our life for many years. We have had dogs as pets and our family has been breeding for over 20 years.What makes your program special?
Our dogs also have a HUGE role in our lives outside of breeding. Since they are our companions for life and easily fit into our active lifestyle, they often go on outdoor adventures with us. That's why we decided to use nature inspired names for all of our dogs!What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are dark golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Stephanie
Stephanie 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
Connect with Stephanie to learn more details about pricing.
“We include the following: AKC microchip & enrollment, 1st round of vaccines, exam by a veterinarian, nail clipping/bath of puppies, deworming, bag of food, comfort toy, packet, & a health guarantee. Deposits are required after your puppy questionnaire gets approved. This will be taken off the remaining balance of your puppy fee.”
Contract & health guarantee
Stephanie 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 Stephanie 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 Stephanie 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
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 Stephanie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Elizabeth, CO
5051 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Denver Airport
5026 miles away
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More about Stephanie
Certifications & recognitions
Dog therapy, CHIC Certified.
Stephanie has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Stephanie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Stephanie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Golden's On The Rocks 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
Great level
Golden's On The Rocks 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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Brucellosis
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.
Full Embark Panel, OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 2, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, DNA Disease Panel, Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), Golden Retriever Type, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Golden Retriever Type, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
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).
