Goldilocks Golden Retrievers
- Chesapeake, VA · 181 miles away
- Responds within a day
Available puppies
Boy blue
5 weeks old · Male
Girl Purple
5 weeks old · Female
Girl orange
5 weeks old · Female
Boy 2
5 weeks old · Male
Girl 4
5 weeks old · Female
Girl 3
5 weeks old · Female
Meet the breeder
I'm Deborah M., the breeder behind Goldilocks Golden Retrievers located in Chesapeake, VA. Our AKC bred dogs receive comprehensive health clearances, including OFA certifications, cardiac & eye clearance, helping us prioritize the long-term health & quality of every litter. Our puppies are raised with love, care, & tons of early socialization to give them the best possible start in life.
Q. & A. with Deborah
Why did you start breeding?
After owning two golden retrievers, I was inspired to breed them through mentors who have guided me along the way.What makes your program special?
We breed our dogs with love and care to ensure the puppies will be socialized and ready for their forever homes!What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are 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 Green
ReservedFemale
Girl Red
ReservedFemale
Boy teal
ReservedMale
Getting a puppy from Deborah
Deborah has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Deborah partners with them to find the best puppy match.
“We take great care in matching each puppies with their prospective families. We will do either an in-person interview or over the phone questionnaire to determine if our puppies are a good fit for potential buyers.”
Price
“The price includes first rounds of vaccinations, deworming, and socialization. All of our puppies are the same price regardless of color or size.”
Contract & health guarantee
Deborah 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 Deborah 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 Deborah 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
- 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
- Vet records
Extras
- Toys
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Deborah.
Breeder's location
Meet in Chesapeake, VA
181 miles away
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More about Deborah
Certifications & recognitions
DNA for Dog Breeders (Institute of Canine Biology).
Deborah has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Deborah was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Deborah’s links
Deborah is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Goldilocks Golden 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
Ruby, mom
Golden Retriever
About Ruby
Ruby is a sweet 4 year old girl who loves to play and run around. She has a gentle spirit and is very patient with children and adults of all ages.
Parent health testing
Good level
Goldilocks Golden 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.
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.
Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type, 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).
