Gunsight Goldens

Mark U.

Breeder of Golden Retrievers

  • Leadore, ID
  • Responds within an hour

Meet the breeder

I'm Mark U., the breeder behind Gunsight Goldens located in Leadore, ID. We raise, train and compete Field-Bred Golden Retrievers notable for strong field drive and the ability to turn it off in the home.

Q. & A. with Mark

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We were exposed to Field-Bred Golden Retrievers several years ago and fell in love with their drive, intelligence and devotion to their owners and handlers. It started with one dog and before we knew it we have several. Sometimes its just the logical progression.

  • What makes your program special?

    One of our children was suffering from a health condition when we were first exposed to therapy & service animals. His love for dogs led to our first Golden Retriever and after his experience with the love and devotion these animals show led us to desire the ability to provide that wonderful resource of amazing animals to other people. We value the ethical breeding of quality, service capable dogs

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include dark golden and 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.

Getting a puppy from Mark

Mark 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.

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

Puppy prices include a $500 deposit and between $2,000 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The price includes our puppy guarantee, AKC registration, DNA Test Panel, vaccinations, deworming, puppy socialization and field stimulation. $2500 for limited reg, $3500 for full registration. The deposit fee holds a dog for the buyer for a disclosed period of time. We do not refund the deposit for most circumstances of failed purchases however exceptional circumstances are considered.”

Contract & health guarantee

Mark 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 Mark 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 Mark 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
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • 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
      • Food & treats
      • AKC registration
      • Registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Mark.

Breeder's location

Meet in Leadore, ID

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Bozeman Yellowstone Airport (was Gallatin Field)

Meet in Twin Falls, ID

More about Mark

  • Mark has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years

    Mark was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Mark’s links

Mark is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Gunsight Goldens 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Gunsight Goldens 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.

  • DNA Disease Panel, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Mark to bring home their puppies.

  • Macey S.

    Verified owner · June 2026

    Mark LOVES Goldens, is so knowledgeable about them, and wants the best for them. He responds quickly, is super thorough with answering questions, and provides awesome insight and updates to the pups. We knew our boy was loved and well taken care of throughout the whole process. If you want a great dog, you’ll get one here. We feel so lucky to have been able to work with Mark to find our sweet Reggie boy!

    Rein W.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2026

    Working with Mark was phenomenal! This was my first time adopting a dog from a breeder and not only did I do a ridiculous amount of research to choose one, once I chose Gunsight Goldens, I asked a ridiculous amount of questions leading up to getting my sweet Oli boy. Mark is clearly very knowledgeable about the breed and loving and caring towards his puppies. Forever grateful for how he’s worked with us. We’ve had Oli for nearly a month now and he’s almost completely potty trained, knows 10 tricks, and is incredibly well tempered.

    Charlie B.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2025

    Mark was super responsive, very kind, and answered all of our questions. We’re so happy with our new family addition!

  • patricia c.

    Verified owner · May 2026

    Working with Mark was a phenomenal experience. He was very thorough with his reply’s, kept me up to date on our pups status and provided photos quite frequently. His pups are top notch and if you’re looking for a family oriented hunting dog his are top notch. Our pup is already making dummy water retrieves, sitting on command and is such an asset to our family. We just love our little Ruger to pieces.

    Trevar D.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2025

    Great! Mark was fantastic for us. We loved all the information he gave about our puppy before and after we got her. He gave us way more than we even knew we needed like dna information, facts about the mom and dad, possible breeding problems down the road, etc. all in all my wife and I are very pleased!

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    Keeley W.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2025

    We had an incredible experience with Gunsight goldens and we would do it all over again! Mark was very quick to reply, he answered all of my questions and kept us updated about our pup with pictures and videos until pickup. I knew he was the breeder to go through because of how knowledgeable he is about the breed. You can also tell he GENUINELY cares about these dogs! While Mark lives in Idaho and we live in Northern California, he was willing to meet up with us which made getting our boy possible! We absolutely adore our pup, Leo! He is very healthy, spunky, sweet, and curious. Mark even checked in after to make sure everything was going well, and transfer genetic data, as well as AKC register him!

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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