Haven of Hope Golden Retrievers

Evelyn O.

Breeder of Golden Retrievers

  • Tollhouse, CA

Meet the breeder

I'm Evelyn O., the breeder behind Haven of Hope Golden Retrievers located in Tollhouse, CA. Our Goldens are bred for health, temperament, and intelligence, making them wonderful family pets, therapy dogs, or active companions. We are dedicated to responsible breeding and matching each puppy with the perfect home.

Q. & A. with Evelyn

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I started breeding Golden Retrievers because after my first one, I completely fell in love with the breed. Their loving nature, intelligence, and loyalty made such an impact on me that I wanted to be part of preserving and improving these amazing dogs. I aim to do things the right way, ensuring quality dogs by following ethical breeding practices, focusing on health and temperament.

  • What makes your program special?

    What makes my breeding program special is my unwavering commitment to quality, ethics, and the well-being of every Golden Retriever I bring into the world. I don’t just breed for looks—I focus on health, temperament, and proper socialization to ensure my puppies grow into well-adjusted, loving companions. My goal isn’t just to breed Golden Retrievers—it’s to better the breed.

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

    Our puppies include dark golden, golden, and light 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 Evelyn

Evelyn 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.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Evelyn partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“We take great care placing each pup with the right family based off temperament. Pups will be picked at 6 weeks of age once temperament can be evaluated. ”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $3,000 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Our puppies go home with a vet exam, first round of vaccinations, deworming, and AKC registration eligibility. Raised with love and early socialization, they are well-prepared for their new families. Puppies are placed with families based on temperament, personality, and what I believe will be the best fit for both the puppy and the home.”

Contract & health guarantee

Evelyn 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 Evelyn 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 Evelyn 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
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Initial potty training

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Tollhouse, CA

2266 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Fresno Yosemite Airport

2287 miles away

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Meet in Los Angeles, CA

2270 miles away

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More about Evelyn

  • Evelyn has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year

    Evelyn was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

  • Evelyn’s links

Evelyn is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Haven of Hope 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Haven of Hope 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.

  • DNA Disease Panel, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd)

    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 Evelyn to bring home their puppies.

  • Jamie O.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2025

    Working with Evelyn was a total pleasure. Our puppy, which we named Ruby Belle came to us very well adjusted and social. She has a great personality and I credit that to Evelyn and the way she takes care of her puppies. Her whole family is involved and you can tell that they really love the puppies. I highly recommend her.

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    Amber W.

    Verified owner · July 2025

      • +6

    From start to finish Evelyn did a fantastic job with us adopting our sweet boy Nimbus(previously teal)! She gave tons of advice since this was our first time getting a young pup as well as offering plenty of options as far as pickup and she was very efficient in communication as well. I can tell she is very passionate about goldens and it reflected on how Nimbus was raised and loved from the start! I will definitely be adopting from her in the future when we are ready for another addition! We love Nimbus so much and it’s all thanks to Evelyn, her family and of course Nimbus’ mom Hope!

  • Abigail W.

    Verified owner · July 2025

    Evelyn was very easy to communicate with and was quick to respond from our first contact all the way to the end at puppy pick up. We enjoyed all the updates about the puppies during our wait. All the puppies were happy and healthy and Evelyn provided items we needed to ensure a smooth transition and ride home. She truly is a caring breeder. ~The Williams family

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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.

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.