Happy Goldens of Hanover
- Mechanicsville, VA
Meet the breeder
I'm Megan E., the breeder behind Happy Goldens of Hanover located in Mechanicsville, VA. All of our dogs are loved as family members. We cherish our puppies from birth up until they leave our arms to snuggle into yours! Our puppies are raised with love in our home, and we strive to help each one grow up with confidence so they are ready to thrive with their new families. They are affectionate, intelligent, and cute as can be!
Q. & A. with Megan
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are 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.
Mr. Green
Went homeMale
Mr. Red
Went homeMale
Mr. Blue
Went homeMale
Mr. Yellow
Went homeMale
Ms. Purple
Went homeFemale
Mr. Orange
Went homeMale
Mr. Black
Went homeMale
Ellie Mae "Ms. Pink"
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Megan
Megan 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
Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and $1,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes AKC registration, first round of shots and dewormer, potty training and crate training started. The deposit helps to ensure you are serious about making one of our furbabies a part of your family. It helps with the registration fees and vet bills. It counts towards the cost of the puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Megan 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 Megan 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 Megan 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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- 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
- Initial potty training
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Megan.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Mechanicsville, VA
4125 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Richmond Airport (Byrd Field)
4133 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Megan can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Megan
Megan has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Megan was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Megan’s links
Megan is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Happy Goldens of Hanover 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
Archie, dad
Golden Retriever
About Archie
Archie is a male Golden Retriever about 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Megan decided to make him part of their program. Megan 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.
Kenna, mom
Golden Retriever
About Kenna
Kenna is a female Golden Retriever over 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Megan decided to make her part of their program. Megan 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
Happy Goldens of Hanover 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.
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.
Full Embark Panel, 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Megan to bring home their puppies.
Tryphena M.
Verified owner · Aug. 2024
Megan is such a good breeder! Everything about the process was so smooth, and I absolutely loved working with her. Tucker, my Puppy, is the cutest ever, and has such a good demeanor. You can tell that as a breeder she really cares about her clients and her puppies!
