Howard's Retrievers

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Kim H.

Breeder of Golden Retrievers

  • Angier, NC
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Kim H., the breeder behind Howard's Retrievers located in Angier, NC. All of our puppies are bred, raised, and live indoors to produce happy, healthy pets for those seeking the best family companion! Our dogs are bred for health, temperament, and intelligence. It is a privilege to be able to share that love and friendship with others through responsible breeding.

Q. & A. with Kim

  • What makes your program special?

    My puppies go home ready to be successful pets. We work on neurological stimulation, potty training, clicker, and start crate training before they go home. All of our Goldens are raised and live indoors. We spend multiple times each day with our puppies giving them personal attention and group play time.

  • 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 Kim

Kim 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, Kim partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $3,300 - $3,900 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes first round of vaccinations, deworming, puppy socialization, 1-year health guarantee, Vet check-up, puppy starter kit, and tons of information from grooming to crate training. ”

Contract & health guarantee

Kim 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 Kim 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 Kim directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • 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
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Angier, NC

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Raleigh–Durham Airport

Meet in Charlotte, NC

More about Kim

  • Kim has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year

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

  • Kim’s links

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Kim is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Howard's 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

Good level

Howard's 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.

  • PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), DNA Disease Panel, 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Kim to bring home their puppies.

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    Bryan M.

    Verified owner · June 2026

    We had an excellent experience! Kim was quick to respond, sent photos and videos and answered all of our questions. We brought Saint home almost a month ago and as soon as we brought him home he was so well behaved. It is clear that Kim had put a lot of effort to make sure the puppies were well acclimated and desensitized. He loved being handled and has been so well behaved. Kim provided tons of details to help streamline the process of us taking him home, and was available even after to continue to help.

    Kim S.

    Verified owner · June 2026

    Charlie, female Golden from Freedom and Rip's recent litter, now 9 weeks old, is the joy of my life. Howard's Retrievers is the best Breeder I have ever known. Charlie is my 4th Golden, and over the years I have researched many breeders in the VA and NC area Kim treats every puppy as her own, caring for them, knowing them, engaging with them, so that when I brought Charlie home, she was healthy and already had stimulating devopmental activities that put her far ahead of my other Goldens whom I had brought home at 9 weeks of age. Kim also puts a binder together that should win some sort of award. It has everything you need, as well as suggestions and resources that you might want, organized and labeled. The puppies come home with a stuffed puppy and blanket that smells like mama and their siblings. Kim follows up several times to see how things are going. Kim also meets with the families on FB 2 or 3 times, so that we can see our furry babies and get to know them before they come home. So by the time you pick up your new puppy, you feel like you know Kim well, and you can see her in action. Kim is not just running a business; she provides a service for all those who believe that our Goldens are integral and vital members of our families. I would give Howard's Retrievers 5 stars, but perhaps it would be more appropriate to award them 5 hearts.

    Catherine W.

    Verified owner · June 2026

    We've had our puppy for 7 days now and I am completely in love - and so much of that is thanks to Kim/Howard Retrievers. From the very first message she was responsive, and easy to communicate with. She clearly adores every single one of her puppies, and that care really shows. All the information we needed was shared openly and willingly, which made the whole experience feel relaxed and trustworthy. We couldn't be happier, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Kim to anyone looking for a wonderful breeder.

  • Diego D.

    Verified owner · June 2026

    We had a fantastic experience with Kim from Howard's Retrievers. Right from our very first contact Kim was professional and responsive. We enjoyed how she sent pictures with updates on George (our new fur baby) and conducted multiple Facebook live streams so we could see him in real time. When we picked George up at 8 weeks old we could tell he was well cared for in a loving and responsible way. We were pleasantly surprised with a detailed notebook that Kim put together with all the information we could need regarding George and puppy care. He transitioned quite easily to our home and was already on his way to being potty trained and sleeping through the night. Today at the vet he received a clean bill of health. George is a sweet baby and has snuggled his way into our hearts. We are so thankful he is a part of our family now. We are grateful to Kim from Howard's Retrievers for making this possible. We highly recommend her if you are looking for a golden retriever.

    Tori M.

    Verified owner · June 2026

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    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Kim at Howard’s Retrievers! From the very beginning, she was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about both her puppies and their future families. Throughout the entire process, Kim kept us updated with frequent pictures and updates, which made bringing home our puppy even more exciting. She was always available to answer questions and made sure we felt informed and prepared every step of the way. When it was time to bring our puppy home, Kim had gone above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed for a smooth transition. It was clear that she had put so much time, care, and dedication into raising healthy, well-socialized puppies. We couldn’t be happier with our experience or our new addition to the family. If you’re looking for a breeder who is trustworthy, professional, and truly invested in her dogs, we highly recommend Kim at Howard’s Retrievers. We will absolutely work with her again in the future! 🐾♥️

    Amber M.

    Verified owner · May 2026

    Kim was a dream to work with. From the buying process to information supply, the meeting up and calls and texts after having our dog, she has been dependable and knowledgeable. You can really tell she loves every single puppy and liter. I highly recommend working with Kim as she made our first time purchase seem seamless and painless. Also I want to add her commitment is unwavering to the well being of every dog. If I ever wanted another breed dog, you better believe I’ll be going with her. That’s a no brainer!

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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.

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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.

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