I'm Viv K., the breeder behind Indulgent Flat-Coated Retrievers located in Everett, PA. Our Flat-Coated Retrievers excel in various performance venues and, most importantly, in their forever homes as beloved family members. We care deeply about the breed and do everything in our power to breed sound dogs to ensure healthy and happy puppies. Our puppies’ health and wellbeing is our main priority.
Q. & A. with Viv
Why did you start breeding?
We regularly participate in competitions with our dogs and started breeding to continue and improve upon our prized Flat-Coat line. Our breeding program strives to maintain the unique characteristics of the Flat-Coated Retriever while placing an emphasis on producing puppies of superior health, temperament, and conformation. We are passionate about these dogs and have built that love and respect for the breed into every aspect of our program!
What makes your program special?
Indulgent Flat-Coated Retrievers is committed to only breeding dogs that meet the strict guidelines for quality that we have deemed appropriate to improving this wonderful breed. We take great care with each breeding to ensure we are producing puppies that are excellent representations of the breed. We love what we do and truly want the very best for our puppies and their forever families.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Viv
Viv 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
Connect with Viv to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Viv 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 Viv 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 Viv directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Viv.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Everett, PA
4059 miles away
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More about Viv
Club memberships
Viv is a member of Altoona Area Kennel Club, Capital Region Flat-Coated Retriever Club, Mid-Atlantic Flat-Coated Retriever Club, and Flat-Coated Retriever Society of America.
Viv has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Viv was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Indulgent Flat-Coated 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Indulgent Flat-Coated 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 Flat-Coated 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), Gonioscopy
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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.