Hearth & Homestead
- Louisville, IL
Meet the breeder
I'm Courtney S., the breeder behind Hearth & Homestead located in Louisville, IL. We raise our pups inside our home & use the Misty Method to prepare the pups for potty training. We work hard to provide the best foundation we can-from removing their dew claws on time to socializing them with our other dogs, cats, and young child. We want to share the Golden Love!
Q. & A. with Courtney
Why did you start breeding?
My wife’s father started breeding Golden Retrievers in 1993. He had a wonderful boy named Jaybird that he never wanted to lose a piece of and I joined the legacy when I married her.What makes your program special?
We raise our pups inside the house the entirety of the time they live with us, and implement the Misty Method. We raise them to be phenomenal family dogs and shower them in love as much as we can!What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include dark golden and 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.
Dark Green Girl
Went homeFemale
Light Green Boy
Went homeMale
Pink Girl
Went homeFemale
Black Boy
Went homeMale
Orange Girl
Went homeFemale
Red Boy
Went homeMale
Purple Boy
Went homeMale
Tan Girl
Went homeFemale
Light Blue Boy
Went homeMale
Gray Boy
Went homeMale
Dark Blue Boy
Went homeMale
Gray Boy
Went homeMale
Black Boy
Went homeMale
Red Boy
Went homeMale
Blue Boy
Went homeMale
Yellow boy
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 7
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Courtney
Courtney 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 $100 non-refundable deposit and between $1,400 - $2,400 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes the microchip registration and any vet care while with us. This includes vet checks, dew claw removal, and the first round of vaccines and deworming. We require a non refundable deposit to ensure sincerity in committing to the puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Courtney 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 Courtney 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 Courtney 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
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Courtney.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Louisville, IL
4511 miles away
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More about Courtney
Courtney has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Courtney was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Courtney is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Hearth & Homestead 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
Avalon, mom
Golden Retriever
About Avalon
Avalon is a smart and super sweet lady. She is quiet and loving. She’s a wonderful mother and does so great with our kid.
Good health testing
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Odin, dad
Golden Retriever
About Odin
Super sweet guy, he is very smart and adores being around his family. He is very good at being gentle.
Good health testing
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Hearth & Homestead 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.
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.
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Courtney to bring home their puppies.
Emily P.
Verified owner · Aug. 2024
I could not have had a better experience working with Courtney from Hearth & Homestead! The process was extremely easy and smooth from start to finish—I loved the weekly update pictures I received once I settled on a pup and Courtney was super responsive to any questions I had along the way. The pickup process was super easy and Courtney had everything ready to go when we got there. I could tell the dogs are very well cared for there and raised to come home with the best possible preparation to do well. Most importantly, it was love at first sight with my Winnie who could not have been more perfect, sweet, and well behaved from the moment she got in my car. Thank you so much Courtney!!
Andrew N.
Verified owner · July 2024
Courtney made the experience and process extremely smooth! You can tell they care for the puppies and are in very good hands when being raised. I have nothing but good things to say about Hearth & Homestead and will continue to use word of mouth to promote them!
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Stephanie P.
Verified owner · July 2024
+8We traveled halfway across the country to get our lil puppy girl from Hearth & Homestead and it was worth every moment! Courtney was absolutely amazing to work with and continues to keep in touch with us now--almost a year later. Kallie is such an amazing, cuddly, little love of a dog and she is such an important part of our family now! We want to get another dog in the future and we are 100% going back to Hearth & Homestead!!!
