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Happytails Golden Retrievers
- Sewickley, PA · 177 miles away
- Responds within an hour
Meet the breeder
I'm Candace V., the breeder behind Happytails Golden Retrievers located in Sewickley, PA. Our dogs are bred to the AKC standard with temperament and health being our focus. We spend countless hours raising our puppies to be socialized before they leave our home and coach our new families on how to continue that after they leave. This helps ensure our dogs are well-adjusted family members and wonderful family pets.
Q. & A. with Candace
Why did you start breeding?
A love affair with Golden Retrievers started in the 1970s when I got my first pet Golden, Taffey, and started to show her in competition obedience after joining a local training club.What makes your program special?
We consider ourselves to be reputable breeders with all of our litters carefully planned. Our puppies are raised in our home with lots of interaction and stimulation. They are exposed to many things to give them the best head start possible before they leave for their new forever homes.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.
Getting a puppy from Candace
Candace 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 $400 non-refundable deposit and between $1,600 - $2,100 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes a health guarantee, AKC registration, first round of vaccinations, deworming, and puppy socialization. We only put families on our "deposit required waiting list" after the puppies are born and from our completed puppy application list. We only accept puppy applications if we are expecting a litter.”
Contract & health guarantee
Candace 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 Candace 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 Candace 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 Candace.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Sewickley, PA
177 miles away
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More about Candace
Club memberships
Candace is a member of Greater Pittsburgh Golden Retriever Club and Golden Retriever Club of America.
Candace has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Candace was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Candace’s links
Candace is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Happytails 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Happytails 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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Golden Retriever 1, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), PRA, Golden Retriever 2, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, DNA Profile, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 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).
