High Road Golden Retrievers
Meet the breeder
I'm Elizabeth E., the breeder behind High Road Golden Retrievers located in Seymour, MO. At High Road Goldens, we are dedicated to raising the ultimate family dog. Our indoor-raised puppies receive extensive socialization via ENS, ESI, and the "Rule of 7s." We pair carefully to ensure genetic health and use temperament testing to match you with your confident, loving best friend.
Q. & A. with Elizabeth
Why did you start breeding?
I adore Goldens, but finding an ethical breeder was harder than expected. Our own pickup experience was rushed and disappointing, proving that standards needed to be raised. That ignited a fire in me. I became a breeder to ensure no family has to settle. The name "High Road" isn't just a name; it’s my daily promise to prioritize the dignity and well-being of my dogs above all else.What makes your program special?
We keep our "High Road" promise by raising light golden puppies indoors, underfoot with my 3 children. We utilize a strictly timed curriculum (ENS, ESI, Rule of 7s) to build confidence. Our strategic genetic pairing ensures every puppy is unaffected by hereditary conditions. We prioritize temperament matching to ensure the perfect fit. We don't just raise dogs; we raise family members.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are light golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Elizabeth
Elizabeth 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 $500 deposit and between $2,000 - $2,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Includes AKC Ltd Reg, Health Guarantee, Vet Exam, First Vaccines & High Road Starter Kit. Extensively socialized via ENS/ESI & Rule of 7s. Ask about our $200 "Founding Family" rebate for photos! The deposit secures priority matching based on lifestyle, not first come-first serve. If we can't find a suitable match, you get a full refund or can roll over. Please reach out for more details.”
Contract & health guarantee
Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth 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
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Elizabeth.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Seymour, MO
839 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Springfield–Branson National Airport
873 miles away
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Meet in Memphis, TN
743 miles away
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More about Elizabeth
Elizabeth has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 month
Elizabeth was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Elizabeth is a trusted Good Dog breeder
High Road 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 dogs
Sunny, mom
Golden Retriever
About Sunny
Sunny is as bright and warm as her name suggests. Weighing in at 55 lbs, she possesses a gentle, patient spirit and high intelligence. She loves life's simple joys: car rides, swimming, and being with her people. As a mother, she is attentive and deeply loving, raising her puppies with confidence. Sunny has been genetically screened, and our careful pairings ensure her puppies will be free of all known, testable genetic diseases.
Buddy, dad
Golden Retriever
About Buddy
Sir Winston of Snowy Goldens ("Buddy") is the heart of our program. At a moderate 75 lbs, Buddy is the definition of a "gentle gentleman." He is incredibly patient, mild-mannered, and not easily excited, though he has a silly, goofy side that keeps us laughing. Boasting European pedigree lineage, he carries CHIC Certification and rare OFA Excellent Hips. Most importantly, Buddy has been genetically screened, and our careful pairings ensure his puppies will be free of all known, testable genetic diseases. *CHIC (Canine Health Information Center) certification is a designation given to dogs that have completed all breed-specific health screenings recommended by their parent club, in this case, the Golden Retriever Club of America.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
High Road 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.
Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type, Vet Wellness Exam
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.
Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, DNA Disease Panel, 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).
