Graciegold Retrievers
Meet the breeder
I'm Laura S., the breeder behind Graciegold Retrievers located in Castle Pines, CO. We are a small, hobby breeder with the goal to produce happy, healthy and intelligent puppies that thrive in their chosen role. Our love for the golden retriever breed is at the heart of our program and family. We use early neurological stimulation, early scent introduction and the Puppy Culture curriculum to set our pups up for success in their forever homes. Each of our breeding pairs are carefully selected to ensure the best temperament, health, longevity and structural soundness.
Q. & A. with Laura
Why did you start breeding?
While growing up with a golden retriever always around, my affinity towards the breed was established at a young age. After the unexpected loss of one of our dogs with sweetest the disposition, Gracie - I became passionate about learning the best practices to enhance our goldens’ lives. I decided to start a breeding program of my own rooted in these values.What makes your program special?
Our dogs are bred for their outstanding dispositions, intellect, and beauty. All of our breeding dogs are fully health tested. We are passionate about improving the breed and strive to create well-balanced puppies with the best qualities. Our goldens bring our us so much joy. We hope for them to do the same for your family!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.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Crush
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Male - Libby (red)
Went homeMale
Female - Pearl (white)
Went homeFemale
Male - Ocean (blue)
Went homeMale
Female - Fawn (green)
Went homeFemale
Male - Sunny (yellow)
Went homeMale
Male - S’mores (black)
Went homeMale
Female - Zinnia (pink)
Went homeFemale
Female - Peaches (orange)
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Laura
Laura 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 Laura to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Laura 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 Laura 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 Laura 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 Laura.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Castle Pines, CO
5054 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Denver Airport
5026 miles away
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More about Laura
Club memberships
Laura is a member of Mile Hi Golden Retriever Club and Golden Retriever Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder, Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing, CHIC Certified.
Laura has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Laura was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Laura is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Graciegold 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
June, mom
Golden Retriever
About June
June is a wonderful family dog and companion. Her gentle, loving temperament and strong maternal instinct are some of her most notable qualities. She is very observant and eager to please. June has a sweet face and soft expression. She is well-balanced, has a beautiful golden coat with some wave and moves smoothly through her gait.
Excellent health testing
DNA Disease Panel, Genetic Diversity Test, +13 more.Zach, dad
Golden Retriever
About Zach
Zach is an outstanding sire bred and owned by Kingsgold Timberbash Goldens. He is an AKC Grand Champion and has been showing since he was a puppy, earning his BPIS title at 6 months old. Zach is a great example of the breed with his gentle temperament and heart of gold. He is eager, self-confident and a big lover boy! Zach is a classic golden with an English style block head, lovely pigmentation and well set eyes. His coat is a medium gold color with some wave. Zach stacks beautifully with a level topline, excellent shoulder layback and deep fore chest. He is well balanced, standing at 23 3/4 inches tall and moves with great reach and drive. Zach has an excellent outbred pedigree - a mix of American, English and Australian lines with a very low COI.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Graciegold 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.
Dentition, 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.
Genetic Diversity Test, DNA Disease Panel, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 2, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, 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).
