Gradient Golden Retrievers
Upcoming litters
Expected Golden Retriever litter
Due Aug. 2023
Ready Oct. 2, 2023
Meet the breeder
I'm Kristen K., the breeder behind Gradient Golden Retrievers located in California. We love this breed and the experience of having litters! Our mission is to raise pups that are set to become the best companions. We give our dogs the best lives possible. We are looking for families and individuals that will provide our puppies with the same level of love and care.
Q. & A. with Kristen
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Ms. Pink
Went homeFemale
Mr. Red
Went homeMale
Ms. Purple
Went homeFemale
Mr. Blue
Went homeMale
Ms. Yellow
Went homeFemale
Mr. Tan
Went homeMale
Ms. Orange
Went homeFemale
Mr. Black
Went homeMale
Mr. Green
Went homeMale
Mr. Brown
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Kristen
Kristen 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 Kristen to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Kristen 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 Kristen 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 Kristen 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 Kristen.
Breeder’s location
Meet in California
2272 miles away
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More about Kristen
Kristen has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Kristen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
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Kristen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Gradient 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
Penny, mom
Golden Retriever
About Penny
Penny is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kristen decided to make her part of their program. Kristen 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.
Molly, mom
Golden Retriever
About Molly
Molly is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kristen decided to make her part of their program. Kristen 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Gradient 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.
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.
DNA Disease Panel, 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).
