



Expected Golden Retriever litter
Due June 2026
Expected Golden Retriever litter
Due June 2026
Planned Golden Retriever litter
Due Aug. 2026
I'm Karen G., the breeder behind Heart and Soul Dog Breeding, Inc. located in Gainesville, FL. Embark genetic testing, OFA- heart, eyes, elbows, dentition, thyroid (females only), and hips (OFA). Confirmation championship through IABCA. Puppy culture and Avid dog, ENS, ESI, extensive socialization and environmental exposure using principles of 7s. Clicker charging, crate & potty training.
Why did you start breeding?
What makes your program special?
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Where do your breeding dogs live?
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Bella Caramella with foundation training value 4125 dollars
Female
Cupid Puddle
Male
Sparkle snap
Male
Luna Luminaire
Female
Sweet pea Serenade
Female
Rosebud Amore
Female
Amore Scout
Male
Valentine Valor
Male
Peppermint Paws
Male
Girl 4
Female
Girl 3
Female
Girl 2
Female
Girl 1
Female
Boy 6
Male
Boy 5
Male
Boy 4
Male
Boy 3
Male
Boy 2
Male
Boy 1
Male
Helga
Female
Girl 2
Female
Boy 6
Male
Girl 1
Female
Boy 7
Male
Boy 5
Male
Boy 4
Male
Boy 3
Male
Boy 2
Male
Boy 1
Male
Boy 4
Male
Girl 4
Female
Girl 3
Female
Girl 2
Female
Girl 1
Female
Boy 4
Male
Boy 3
Male
Boy 2
Male
Girl 1
Female
Boy 1
Male
(Rocky) Dark blue boy
Male
(sunshine) breeder pic
Female
Boy yellow (Bentley )
Male
Girl purple (honey)
Female
(Bogey) Boy black
Male
Light blue boy (Recker)
Male
Orange boy (cooper)
Male
Boy grey
Male
(Grey) girl Lucy (now pink)
Female
(Ollie) Boy red
Male
(Boone) Boy green
Male
(Ginny) Brown Girl (white)
Female
Karen 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.
Karen partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 7 weeks old.
“Volhard testing and APETT with. Elements of CD BART ”

“limited registration is $4375 and full registration is $7500. The price of puppy will have an additional 6.5% fee added to price. Transportation and flight nanny is an additional charge ranging from $250-over $1000. All deposits are non-refundable. . Nonrefundable reservation fee with a limited AKC registration contract, a spay/neuter agreement, and payments made through Good Dog only. A 6.5% fee will be added to the price.”
Karen 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 Karen 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 Karen directly.
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You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Karen.
Meet in Gainesville, FL
4721 miles away
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Meet at Jacksonville Airport
4650 miles away
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Meet in Jacksonville, FL
4656 miles away
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Club memberships
Karen is a member of Golden Retriever Club of America, AKC, and IABCA.
Certifications & recognitions
Royal Canin Crown Breeder, Certificate in Managing Genetics for the Future (Institute of Canine Biology), DNA for Dog Breeders (Institute of Canine Biology), American Kennel Club Canine College, Professional Handler, CHIC Certified, Associate Dog Trainer, AKC Breeder of Merit, Fitness and Nutrition Diploma (e-Training for Dogs), Canine Behavioral Consultant Certificate (e-Training for Dogs), Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing, Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Whelping and Medical Intervention Course Completed (AKC), AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Canine Nutritionist, Puppy Culture Breeder, Avidog Associate.
Karen has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Karen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

Heart and Soul Dog Breeding, Inc. meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

Karen G.
A frame fun and packvplay


Fluffy and Elektra's litter

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Temperament test and puppy yoga


Fluffy and Elektra's litter

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Fluffy and Elektra's litter

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Outside after the weather change nearly six weeks old


Fluffy and Elektra's litter

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Learning how to play


Fluffy and Elektra's litter

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Valentines litter


Fluffy and Elektra's litter

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Story time


Fluffy and Elektra's litter

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Two weeks old eyes open!


Fluffy and Elektra's litter

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https://www.gooddog.com/breeders/heart-and-soul-dog-breeding-inc-florida?post_id=192187


Fluffy and Elektra's litter

Karen G.
Five boys, four girls, one angel born February 6,2026 at 0430-0800


Fluffy and Elektra's litter
Golden Retriever
About Lillie
Female Golden Retriever Description Warm and welcoming, this female Golden Retriever carries a rich, dark gold coat that gleams in the light and feels plush to the touch. Her expressive, almond-shaped eyes and soft, feathered ears frame a gentle face that mirrors her calm, affectionate nature. She moves with an easy, athletic grace—confident yet unassuming—her plume-like tail wagging in quiet happiness. Temperament Gentle, patient, and naturally nurturing—excellent with children and other pets Affectionate without being demanding; loves companionship and close cuddles Intelligent and eager to please, making training smooth and rewarding Calm indoors with a playful, joyful spirit outdoors Loyal and attentive, often forming a deep bond with her family Appearance & Care Deep, dark golden coat with soft feathering on chest, legs, and tail Medium to large build with balanced, athletic proportions Benefits from regular brushing to manage shedding and keep her coat glossy Enjoys daily walks, fetch, and light adventures; thrives with consistent exercise A steady-hearted companion, she brings warmth, kindness, and quiet joy to every moment—an ideal family dog with a beautifully rich coat and an even richer temperament.
Uploaded health tests
Golden Retriever
About Cinnamon
She is Warm and welcoming, this female Golden Retriever carries a rich, dark gold coat that gleams in the light and feels plush to the touch. Her expressive, almond-shaped eyes and soft, feathered ears frame a gentle face that mirrors her calm, affectionate nature. She moves with an easy, athletic grace—confident yet unassuming—her plume-like tail wagging in quiet happiness. Gentle, patient, and naturally nurturing—excellent with children and other pets She is Affectionate without being demanding; loves companionship and close cuddles. She is Intelligent and eager to please, making training smooth and rewarding. She is Calm indoors with a playful, joyful spirit outdoors. She is Loyal and attentive. She has a Deep, dark golden coat with soft feathering on chest, legs, and tail. She has a Medium build with balanced, athletic proportions. Enjoys daily walks, and light adventures. A steady-hearted companion, she brings warmth, kindness, and quiet joy to every moment. She is an ideal family dog with a beautifully rich coat and an even richer temperament.
Uploaded health tests
Golden Retriever
About Elektra
Meet Elektra, a dazzling female Golden Retriever with a luxurious dark gold coat that shines like a sunset. She’s a bundle of boundless energy, intelligence, and pure joy—always ready to turn any moment into an adventure! Elektra’s favorite pastime? Fetch, of course! Whether it’s a squeaky ball, a frisbee, or a stick she finds on her daily walks, she’s got a retrieving talent that’s nothing short of spectacular. She’ll chase, catch, and bring back with a wagging tail and a grin that lights up the whole park. But don’t let her love of fetching fool you—Elektra is also a water-loving wonder. Splashing into lakes, pools, or any body of water she can find, she swirls around with effortless grace, her dark gold coat shimmering as she swims like a champion. Water is her playground, and she’s always ready for a splash-tastic time! Elektra is also a FastCat superstar—speeding down the track with a sleek, aerodynamic flair. Her competitive spirit shines bright as she races to the finish line, legs pumping and ears flying in the wind. And when it comes to agility, she’s a marvel—zipping through obstacle courses with precision, leaping over jumps, weaving through poles, and showing off her impressive coordination. Smart, spirited, and irresistibly lovable, Elektra is the perfect companion for anyone who loves a playful, active, and affectionate friend. With her zest for life and her love for play, she’s sure to steal your heart and become your favorite teammate in all things fun!
Uploaded health tests
Golden Retriever
About Captain
Meet Captain, the dashing golden retriever with a coat so light and shimmering, he looks like he’s dipped in sunshine! This lovable lad is the embodiment of joy and enthusiasm, always ready for his next adventure. With a heart as big as his wagging tail, Captain is a fetching fanatic — whether it's a squeaky ball, a frisbee, or just a good old-fashioned stick, he’s got a nose for finding the perfect toy and a zest for show-and-tell. His sunny personality shines just as brightly as his coat, making him the star of any park or backyard. Captain’s boundless energy and friendly nature make him the ideal companion for families, outdoor explorers, or anyone who appreciates a loyal, happy-go-lucky pal. When he’s not busy chasing down his favorite fetch item, you’ll find him happily lounging in the sun, dreaming of his next great fetch adventure, or giving his humans those adorable, soulful eyes that say, “Can we play now?” In short, Captain isn’t just a pretty face with a gorgeous coat — he’s a spirited, loving, fetch-loving friend who turns every day into a tail-wagging good time!
Uploaded health tests
Golden Retriever
About Olympe
Olympe is a female Golden Retriever over 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen 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.
Excellent health testing
Golden Retriever
About Fluffy
Service Dog
Excellent health testing
Golden Retriever
About Troy
Troy is a male Golden Retriever over 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Karen decided to make him part of their program. Karen 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.
Excellent health testing
Golden Retriever
About Willow
Light golden imported from Clear passion Kennels in Serbia
Excellent health testing
Great level
Heart and Soul Dog Breeding, Inc. 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 Dysplasia (Preliminary)
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 Dysplasia (Preliminary)
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 , 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.
Temperament Test, Dentition, Brucellosis, Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
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 Profile, 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).
Hear what other owners say about working with Karen to bring home their puppies.

Daniel N.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
Karen was a fantastic breeder to work with and we are so thankful that we chose her for our first Golden Retriever. Having been a Bernese Mountain Dog family for over 20 years, we were in need of a patient, knowledgeable and caring breeder who would knowledgeably match us with the perfect puppy for our wants and needs. Karen is definitely that breeder. From her consistent and almost immediate communication to the care she took in flying Lola directly to us (she flew on the plane and had Lola as a carry-on), it was an amazing experience all around and we couldn’t be happier with our puppy.

Donna S.
Verified owner · Jan. 2025
Karen was wonderful to work with and it’s so obvious how much she loved Winnie and how much Winnie loved her. It’s been about 2 weeks and we are absolutely in love with Winnie. She is so loving and affectionate and has quickly become part of our family. We can’t imagine life without her. Thank you Karen for raising such a wonderful girl !

zachary s.
Verified owner · Dec. 2024
We adopted Peaches about two months ago from Heart and Soul Dog Breeding, and WOW have our lives been changed for the better. Peaches is a perfect, healthy, happy, beautiful little girl who is well behaved and has a loving temperament. She loves people and other animals and always wants to be by our side. Karen from Heart and Soul was one of the most knowledgeable people I have ever met on the breed. She not only gave us a starter kit for Peaches with food and toys, but she also gave us detailed instructions on how to care and train our dog. The best part of all of it was Peaches was already crate trained and well on her way to being potty trained when we brought her home. 10/10 would recommend adopting from Heart and Soul!

Eric M.
Verified owner · June 2025
Karen took extra time to help us understand how to best care for our little guy when we got home. He’s such a joy to us! Smart, snuggly, curious, and loves his new brother and sister and even our cat! I highly recommend Karen.

Sophia I.
Verified owner · Dec. 2024
We had a great experience getting our Golden puppy from Karen. She offered to FaceTime to see the puppies since we were far away. When we visited, she let us take our time playing with all the puppies and answered all of our questions. She was very knowledgeable about the breed and offered great advice for raising our boy. I recommend her to everyone!
Chris L.
Verified owner · Dec. 2024
Karen was excellent to work with. From our interview she was very informative and anytime we had questions prior to pick up was very responsive. On the day of pick up spent time explaining what to feed the pup. She even gave my daughter a training book along with a goodie bag of treats for the pup.
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.
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.
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.
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.