Hope Service Dogs, Inc
- Sumterville, FL
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Meet the breeder
I'm Victoria W., the breeder behind Hope Service Dogs, Inc located in Sumterville, FL. Hope Service Dogs changes lives and provides hope for tomorrow by breeding, raising and training exceptional golden retriever service dogs that are health and temperament tested.
Q. & A. with Victoria
Why did you start breeding?
Helping owner trainers for 18 years have shown me that, while breed IS important, the health, temperament and trainability are more important. It is not about finding any old golden retriever breeder, but finding one who knows what to look for because of their 18 years experience training service dogs, and who can match you up to that perfect puppy and a lifetime of success.What makes your program special?
Breeding for service dogs gives us the health and temperament you want for a working service dog, a loving family pet, and a friendly therapy dog. Because we were dog trainers first, we know how to start these puppies so they are the best they can be. All of our puppies go home with one of HeartSoulK9.com's online courses for Service Dogs or Companion Dogs.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 and guardian homes.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Blue boy
Went homeMale
Orange girl
Went homeFemale
Lime girl
Went homeFemale
Pink girl
Went homeFemale
Red girl
Went homeFemale
Purple girl
Went homeFemale
Brown girl
Went homeFemale
White girl
Went homeFemale
Boy 7
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Grey girl
Went homeFemale
Cream girl
Went homeFemale
Orange boy
Went homeMale
Purple girl
Went homeFemale
Blue girl
Went homeFemale
Black boy
Went homeMale
Pink boy
Went homeMale
Red boy
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Victoria
Victoria 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
"The price includes AKC limited registration, health certificate, vaccinations UTD, our health guarantee, and more. Each puppy family is signed up with one of HeartSoulK9.com's online courses. Once your application is accepted, there is a $500 non-refundable deposit/donation to reserve your puppy. https://hopeservicedogs.org/puppy-application."
Contract & health guarantee
Victoria 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 Victoria 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 Victoria directly.
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
- 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
- Basic obedience & manners
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Victoria.
Breeder's location
Meet in Sumterville, FL
4752 miles away
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More about Victoria
Club memberships
Victoria is a member of Golden Retriever Club of America and Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Club.
Certifications & recognitions
Certified Trick Dog Instructor, NePoPo® Gold Premium Certified, Professional Dog Training Instructor, Certified Dog Trainer-Advanced, Certified Dog Trainer, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., Associate Dog Trainer, CHIC Certified, AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, AKC Canine Ambassador, Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Whelping and Medical Intervention Course Completed (AKC), Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing, American Kennel Club Canine College, Puppy Culture Breeder, Avidog Associate.
Victoria has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Victoria was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Victoria is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Hope Service Dogs, Inc 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
Pirate, mom
Golden Retriever
About Pirate
Pirate is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Victoria decided to make her part of their program. Victoria 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.
Good health testing
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +2 more.
Panini, mom
Golden Retriever
About Panini
Panini was born on January 10, 2024, from our Oliver & Company litter (Oliver x Lucy). She is from Lucy’s last litter with us, and is from European show lines. She has passed her preliminary health testing and will have her complete health testing completed at 2 years old before deciding to breed her. She is in training as a service dog. Panini earned her AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC), AKC Canine Good Citizen Advanced (CGCA), AKC Canine Good Citizen Urban (CGCU), AKC Trick Dog Novice (TKN), AKC Virtual Home Manners Puppy (VHMP), AKC Virtual Home Manners Adult (VHMA), and AKC Virtual Scent Work Beginner (VSWB) when she was 7 months old. She earned her International Champion (IntCH) title at the April 2025 IABCA dog show in Brooksville. She is impressive, very nice type, healthy and energetic, with good expression. Her coat is in very good condition with good texture. Her head is very correct, pleasing and feminine, strong with correct bite. Her eyes are nice and dark brown, with correct shape and size. Her ears are good set and carried correctly. Her chest has nice depth and moderate width. Her front quarters are assembled nicely with good shoulders and strong back quarters with good rear angles and good drive. Her tail has correct set and carried well. Her topline is strong, level and firm, good and steady on movement. Her movement is smooth and ground covering.
Excellent health testing
PRA, Golden Retriever 1, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, +8 more.
Magic, mom
Golden Retriever
About Magic
Magic was born on October 13, 2023, from our Hocus Pocus litter (Princess x Ripley). She is part of the second generation of HSD. She passed all of her health testing and is an approved HSD Breeding Dog. She is my back up service dog. Magic earned her AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC), AKC Canine Good Citizen Advanced (CGCA), AKC Canine Good Citizen Urban (CGCU), AKC Virtual Home Manners Puppy (VHMP), AKC Virtual Home Manners Adult (VHMA), and AKC Trick Dog Novice (TKN) when she was 7 months old. She also earned her AKC Virtual Scent Work Beginner (VSWB). At almost 2 years old, she earned her International Champion (IntCH) title at the September 2025 IABCA dog show in Brooksville. She is power in calmness, happy and alert. Her coat is beautiful, in good condition, dense and flat. Her head has pleasing proportions, with a well-defined stop with scissor bite. Her eyes are beautiful, dark with good pigment. Her ears are correct set. Her chest is reaching to elbows, with nice depth and width. Her front quarters are strong and straight, with well angled, muscled rear quarters. Her tail is carried nicely, well set and plumed. Her topline is level and firm. Her movement is very smooth, strong, confident, and clean.
Excellent health testing
PRA, Golden Retriever 1, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, +8 more.
Mouse, mom
Golden Retriever
About Mouse
Mouse was born on May 5, 2024, from our Cinderella litter (Oliver x Sorcha). She is part of the second generation of HSD. She has passed her preliminary health testing and will have her complete health testing completed at 2 years old before deciding to breed her. Mouse is in training as a service dog. She has earned her AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC), AKC Canine Good Citizen Advanced (CGCA), AKC Canine Good Citizen Urban (CGCU), AKC Virtual Home Manners Puppy (VHMP), AKC Virtual Home Manners Adult (VHMA), and AKC Trick Dog Novice (TKN) when she was 8 months old. She attended the Working Dog 2025 Conference in Nashville, Tennessee in June, and earned her AKC Virtual Scent Work Beginner (VSWB) title soon after.
Flounder, mom
Golden Retriever
About Flounder
Flounder is a female Golden Retriever over 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Victoria decided to make her part of their program. Victoria 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
PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, +11 more.
Owlbert, dad
Golden Retriever
About Owlbert
Owlbert is a working service dog, working on his AKC Scent Work titles, and is AVAILABLE FOR STUD TO APPROVED BITCHES.
Excellent health testing
PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, +10 more.
Sorcha, mom
Golden Retriever
About Sorcha
Sorcha is a female Golden Retriever over 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Victoria decided to make her part of their program. Victoria 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
PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, +13 more.
Princess, mom
Golden Retriever
About Princess
She earned her International Champion (IntCH) title at the September 2024 IABCA dog show in Brooksville. She was well-presented and has a kind expression. Her coat is healthy, wavy, with good texture. Her head is has strong planes with a broad skull and scissor bite. Her eyes are dark and very expressive. Her ears are well set on, with good set and size. Her chest is deep, with front and back quarters have matching angles. Her tail has good set and carriage. Her topline is strong, firm and level. Her movement is ground covering, strong and sound, with good reach and drive.
Excellent health testing
PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, +10 more.
Parent health testing
Great level
Hope Service Dogs, 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 (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.
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.
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 2, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Golden Retriever 1, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, Full Embark Panel
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 Victoria to bring home their puppies.
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Lori T.
Verified owner · Nov. 2023
We don’t have our pup yet- we opted for the 16 week training program- but I am so thankful for Victoria and her willingness to answer so many questions with patience and understanding! We live about 4 hours from the breeder and were able to arrange a visit of their facility this summer. It was good to meet Victoria and the team and get to see so many wonderful dogs! They all made us feel welcome and shared so much information. It was especially helpful as we have never even had a dog as a pet. I left feeling way better at the prospect of getting a service dog for our kiddo! On Thanksgiving day we were “assigned” our new puppy and we are super excited to meet him in January!!
Corina W.
Verified owner · Oct. 2022
I cannot say enough good things about Hope Service Dogs. They took all of the information I gave them and paired me with my dream pup, Ranger. He is everything I could have ever wanted and more. He is incredibly well rounded, from a flawless temperament to his perfect health to his incredibly good looks. I recommend HSD to anybody looking for a golden retriever, especially for service work. A future with Ranger is full of hope and independence and I couldn’t be more grateful.
