K & M Golden Retrievers

Katy D.

Breeder of Golden Retrievers

  • Cadillac, MI
  • Responds within a few days

Upcoming litters

Ditri
Athena

Expected Golden Retriever litter

Due Apr. 2026

Ready June 15

Meet the breeder

I'm Katy D., the breeder behind K & M Golden Retrievers located in Cadillac, MI. We offer top-quality puppies from carefully planned litters. We focus on temperament, soundness, and beauty. Our puppies are lovingly raised in our home as part of our family so that we can prepare them to be wonderful additions to yours. We love our dogs and know you will too!

Q. & A. with Katy

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Our goal is to not only produce beautiful puppies but to help promote responsible breeding in order to ensure that the Golden Retriever breed will continue to thrive for generations to come.
  • What makes your program special?

    Each puppy is greatly loved by us! We ensure they are socialized, healthy, and prepared to excel in their forever homes. Our dogs are bred for those specifics, and we take pride in our breeding program.
  • 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 Katy

Katy 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.

Katy partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 7 weeks old.

“At 7 weeks, we temperament test every puppy and use those results to match each one to the right family based on personality and lifestyle — not just who picks first.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $4,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes our 1 year health guarantee, AKC registration, first round of vaccinations, deworming, vet checked, microchipping, puppy socialization, our puppy pack and a lifetime of support from our K & M Goldens Family. $500 non-refundable deposit to hold you spot on the waitlist.”

Contract & health guarantee

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

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Cadillac, MI

545 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport

378 miles away

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Meet in Toledo, OH

367 miles away

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More about Katy

  • Katy has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years

    Katy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

Katy is a trusted Good Dog breeder

K & M 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

K & M 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.

  • 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 1, 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).

Verified owner stories

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

  • Karen M.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2026

    The whole experience of working with Katy was wonderful and she made the whole process easy. She responded to my questions right away and I loved seeing her posts about the puppies’ progress throughout the whole adoption process. I truly appreciate how Katy continues to provide support even after adopting our puppy. I would definitely recommend K&M Golden Retrievers to anyone looking to add a golden retriever puppy to their family.

    Krista B.

    Verified owner · July 2025

    We had a wonderful experience working with Katy. We are located in the Cleveland area and Katy made sure we were able to see the available puppies by sending us videos as well as facetiming us so we could see their personalities. Katy was flexible and worked with us to arrange a time to meet her and the puppies on go home day. Our puppy is wonderful and you can see that he was well cared for before we got him. We couldn’t be happier!

    Jason G.

    Verified owner · June 2025

    Getting our new golden retriever puppy from Katy was a wonderful experience. This was the first time we used Good Dog, and Katy was quick to respond to any questions we had about the process and the puppies. When we visited Katy and the puppies for the first time, it was clear that they loved their dogs and that the dogs loved them back. Katy and her husband had taken care of many of the little details, including the initial shots, microchipping, puppy food, and our new puppy came home mostly housebroken. Good Dog made the process easy and painless, not only by handling messaging but also by managing the secure payment details. We are extremely happy with our puppy, Willow, and would highly recommend Katy to anyone looking for a Golden Retriever puppy.

  • Stephanie W.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2026

    K&M were great to work with. Once we paid our deposit on Good Dog and figured out how to contact the breeders, they were very responsive. We received updates and pics through some texts and from their social pages while waiting for our Winnie to be ready for pick-up. Our pupp is from Ditri & Zoe’s litter, and she couldn't be more sweet, intelligent, or beautiful! We are absolutely in love with her and she’s settled in quite nicely into our life!

    Christina S.

    Verified owner · July 2025

    I had such an amazing experience getting my puppy from Katy and Mike! From the very beginning, Katy was kind, professional, and clearly passionate about what she does. They answered all of my questions thoroughly and kept me updated throughout the process, sending me pictures and information as my puppy grew. When it was time to bring my puppy home, everything was so well-prepared — you could see how much care and love Katy and Mike put into raising their dogs. My puppy Sonny came home healthy, happy, and already so well-socialized. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience, and I’m so grateful to have found such wonderful breeders who truly care about their puppies and the families they go to. I highly recommend Katy and Mike to anyone looking for a beautiful, well-raised, and loving companion!

    Susannah N.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2025

    I cannot say enough good things about my experience with K & M Golden Retrievers. First and foremost, it is greatly apparent to me how much they care for their dogs. I looked at several breeders before we made a decision, and K & M stood out not only for their health standards and practices for their Goldens, but also how much their dogs are members of the family. And then we have the puppies themselves! They are highly cared for and socialized from the start. Our 10 week old girl transitioned seamlessly into our home. It was clear she had been exposed to a variety of objects, noises, and people, was comfortable in a pen, and had already begun leash training. She is a bright, confident, happy, and healthy puppy. Katy followed up with us the next day to make sure the first night went well, and has stayed in touch to answer any questions or concerns that have come up. They really care about what they are doing and about the future of their puppies, and the breed. 12/10 experience.

Photos

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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