Howard's 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.
Boy 3 Green Luke
Went homeMale
Boy 4 Orange Waylen
Went homeMale
Boy 5 Red Conway
Went homeMale
Boy 2 Blue Toby
Went homeMale
Boy 1 Black Cash
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1 Rachel
Went homeFemale
Boy 5 Gunther
Went homeMale
Boy 3 Joey
Went homeMale
Boy 1 Ross
Went homeMale
Boy 2 Chandler
Went homeMale
Boy 4 Mike
Went homeMale
Mel
Went homeFemale
Brady
Went homeMale
Preacher
Went homeMale
Jack
Went homeMale
Doc
Went homeMale
Charmaine
Went homeFemale
Brie
Went homeFemale
Joey
Went homeFemale
Hope
Went homeFemale
Lizzie
Went homeFemale
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 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 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. All of our puppies are the same price regardless of color or size. Limited registration."
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.
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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with other dogs
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Extras
- 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
4284 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Raleigh–Durham Airport
4269 miles away
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Meet in Virginia Beach, VA
4108 miles away
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More about Kim
Kim has been a member of Good Dog for 11 months
Kim was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Kim’s links
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
Parent dogs
Freedom, mom
Golden Retriever
About Freedom
Freedom is the sweetest girl with such a calm and gentle nature. She loves being close to her people and is happiest when she's snuggled up beside her humans getting all the love and attention.
Good health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), +1 more.
Caroline Rose, mom
Golden Retriever
About Caroline Rose
Caroline is a gentle, affectionate girl with a wonderfully calm temperament. She loves to snuggle and thrives on human companionship. Caroline adores our family cat and enjoys spending time playing and relaxing with him. She is well socialized, spending plenty of time with our grandchildren and family members, who absolutely love her sweet and loving nature. Caroline's gentle spirt and affectionate personality make her a cherished part of our home.
Good health testing
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Maizey, mom
Golden Retriever
About Maizey
Maizey is the sweetest girl you'll ever meet. She has a calm, gentle nature and loves bringing joy to those around her. Playtime is her favorite-especially when it involves her beloved balls and toys-but she's just as happy to curl up and relax when it's quiet time. Maizey's playful spirit and loving heart radiates sweetness in everything she does.
Good health testing
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Fiona, mom
Golden Retriever
About Fiona
Fiona is the sweetest girl! She is smart, calm, gentle and loves too snugly. She loves her stuffed animals and playing fetch. She spends most of her time being loved on by my ten grandchildren and family members. She likes taking trips especially to the N.C. Mountains and going for long walks.
Good health testing
Animal Genetics Panel, Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +2 more.
Parent health 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.
Audrey S.
Verified owner · Mar. 2026
Kim was a dream to work with! Her puppies are so well cared for, attended to, and loved before coming home that it made our transition to life with a new puppy so easy. Kim was responsive to inquiries and sent us lots of updates throughout the weeks leading up to bringing our boy home. Our puppy came home with a binder FULL of information, his first shots, a blanket, and special toy. It really gave us peace to know how loved and cared for he was. I would 100% recommend them to anybody looking for a well-bred Golden!!
Samantha S.
Verified owner · Aug. 2025
Kim was great to work with. She kept us updated on our puppy from first contact through pick up, frequently going live on Facebook with the litter and sending pictures. Kim went above and beyond, providing all of the information we needed to successfully get started with our puppy and ensure a smooth transition home. Our puppy is healthy and thriving in our home thanks to the great start she got with Kim's care.
