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Happy Tails
Meet the breeder
I'm Kay M., the breeder behind Happy Tails located in Wisconsin. We do our best to breed with total care by primarily focusing on raising healthy, affectionate, and loyal companions. As a result of our efforts, we’re positive our puppies will become perfect family members and add just as much joy to your life as they have ours!
Q. & A. with Kay
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are dark 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.
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
March
Went homeMale
Guinness
Went homeMale
Pub
Went homeMale
Patty
Went homeMale
Rainbow - purple
Went homeFemale
Shamrock
Went homeMale
Saint
Went homeMale
Irish
Went homeMale
Gold
Went homeMale
Charm
Went homeFemale
Clover - light pink
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Kay
Kay 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 $1,000 deposit and between $500 - $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes a Go home puppy packet Royal canin puppy packet Trupanion 30 day health guarantee Proper vaccines and vet exam Lifetime breeder support FI microchip Blanket that smells like mom. Deposits are only necessary if you want a certain puppy and are non refundable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kay 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 Kay 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 Kay 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 Kay.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Wisconsin
4278 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Appleton Airport
4245 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Kay can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Kay
Kay has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Kay was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Kay is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Happy Tails 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
Sophie, mom
Golden Retriever
About Sophie
Sophie is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kay decided to make her part of their program. Kay 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.
Murphy, dad
Golden Retriever
About Murphy
Murphy is a male Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kay decided to make him part of their program. Kay 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.
Good health testing
Full Embark Panel, Patellar Luxation, +4 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Happy Tails 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).
