



Expected Golden Retriever litter
Due Apr. 2026
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!

Why did you start breeding?
What makes your program special?
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Where do your breeding dogs live?

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Black
Male
Light Blue
Male
Red
Male
Purple
Female
Pink&Blue
Female
Pink Collar
Female
Orange Collar
Male
Green Collar
Male
Casanova
Male
Jewel
Female
Lucky
Male
Cocoa aka Chocolate
Male
Cupid
Male
Diamond
Female
Rose
Female
The Hulk
Male
Wonder Woman
Female
Iron Man
Male
The Flash
Male
Elektra
Female
Supergirl
Female
Java
Female
Dunkin
Male
Starbee
Male
Horton
Male
Latte
Female
Peet
Male
Espresso
Female
Champagne
Female
Confetti
Female
Firecracker
Female
Popper
Female
Party Boy
Male
Sparkle
Female
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.”

“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.”
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.
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You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Katy.
Meet in Cadillac, MI
545 miles away
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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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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.

K & M Golden Retrievers meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

Katy D.
The sweet potatoes are GROWING! 🍠✨ Tater, Spud, Tot, and Honey are getting bigger every single day — and their personalities are coming out in the best ways. They’re getting braver, bolder, and more adventurous by the hour. New smells, new spaces, new adventures… and absolutely zero chill. 😂 We love watching them discover their world! 🐾❤️






Ditri and Zoey's litter

Katy D.
🐾✨ They came into this world 4 weeks ago and somehow managed to steal every single piece of our hearts along the way… 😭🧡 Watch these little golden babies discover their world — wobbly paws, tiny barks, and all the chaos that comes with a pile of puppies who have NO idea how cute they are. We are absolutely smitten and we don’t want a cure. 🐶💛


Ditri and Zoey's litter

Katy D.
Four weeks of pure chaos and we are HERE for it 😭🐶 These babies have officially found their voices, their feet, and their trouble-making abilities. Send help. Or don’t. We’re not mad about it. 🤍


Ditri and Zoey's litter

Katy D.
The wobble stage is HERE! 🥹 Two weeks old and these babies just discovered their legs actually work. Sort of. Right now it’s all wobbly steps, face-plants into siblings, and the cutest determination you’ve ever seen. They’re like tiny drunken sailors and I’m obsessed. This is where the magic really starts!


Ditri and Zoey's litter

Katy D.
🥔 Two weeks old! 🥔 These sweet potatoes hit their two-week milestone on Friday, and the changes are absolutely incredible! Their eyes are opening more each day, they’re starting to find their little puppy voices, and those legs are getting stronger. We’ve done two nail trims since birth and they’re handling it like champs - getting better every time! It’s amazing what a difference two weeks makes. Can’t wait to see what the next week brings! 💛








Ditri and Zoey's litter

Katy D.
Week One Milestones For Zoey x Ditri’s Potatoes! 🐾 Our little potatoes hit their one-week birthday on Friday, and wow, what a first week it’s been! These babies have been THRIVING - every single puppy has more than doubled their birth weight already. Watching them transform from tiny nuggets into chunky little spud rolls has been incredible. Their squeaky grunts are getting louder, their wiggling is getting stronger, and Zoey continues to be an absolutely phenomenal mama. We’ve been cruising through their Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) and Early Scent Introduction (ESI) protocols this week. These daily exercises - just a few seconds each - are giving these babies the best possible start by gently stimulating their developing nervous systems. It’s amazing how something so brief can have such lasting benefits for their future stress tolerance, learning ability, and overall resilience. They also got their very first nail trim this week! Those tiny talons may be small, but they can be surprisingly sharp on Zoey’s belly. Keeping them trimmed keeps mama comfortable and helps the puppies learn early on that handling and grooming are just part of life - no big deal! It’s hard to believe they’re only a week old. Every day brings new little changes, and we’re soaking up every moment of this precious potato phase. 🥔💛








Ditri and Zoey's litter

Katy D.
🥔 POTATO PROGRESS REPORT 🥔 Our Potatoes officially started their ENS (Early Neurological Stimulation) and ESI (Early Scent Introduction) protocols yesterday, and these little spuds are THRIVING! Meet the crew: 🔴 Spud (Boy) 🔵 Tater (Boy) 💗 Tot (Girl) 💜 Honey (Girl) Every single one of these babies is gaining weight beautifully and showing us their feisty little personalities already - exactly what we love to see in brand new potatoes! 😊 For those wondering what ENS and ESI are all about: These proven protocols (done from days 3-16) provide tiny, controlled stressors and sensory experiences that help build resilient, confident puppies. Think of it as giving their little nervous systems a gentle “workout” that pays dividends for their entire lives! We’re so excited to watch these four little potatoes grow and develop over the coming weeks. Stay tuned for more updates on the potato patch! 🐾






Ditri and Zoey's litter

Katy D.
🎉 Six Weeks Old! 🎉 Nala x Ditri’s Mythical Creatures litter celebrated their 6-week milestone this past Sunday! These precious pups are growing and changing so much every day. Their personalities are really starting to shine through, and they’re becoming more playful and adventurous with each passing day. It’s been such a joy watching them discover their unique little quirks and characteristics! We’ve had the pleasure of introducing these sweet babies to their new families, and the excitement is through the roof! In just a couple more weeks, they’ll be heading home to start their new adventures. The countdown is on! ⏰ Weekly check-ins continue to go smoothly - they’re being absolute rockstars for their weight checks and nail trimmings. Such good puppies! Fair warning: Getting photos of these wiggly bundles is becoming quite the challenge! They’re much more interested in exploring and playing than posing for the camera. But we’ll keep trying to capture these fleeting moments! 📸 Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to go-home day! ❤️








Ditri and Nala's litter

Katy D.
🐾 Mythical Creatures Update - 2 Weeks Old! 🐾 Yesterday marked a special milestone for our precious Mythical Creatures babies - they turned 2 weeks old! 🎉 These little ones are absolutely thriving: ✨ More than doubled their birth weight already! ✨ Starting to find their legs and becoming more mobile ✨ Doing fantastic with their Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) and Early Scent Introduction (ESI) protocols ✨ Getting much better about nail trims (thank goodness!) ✨ Their beautiful little eyes are beginning to open 👀 ✨ Learning to love cuddle time and being held 💕 Watching them grow and develop their personalities day by day is pure magic. Each one is becoming more enchanting - truly living up to their mythical namesakes! Stay tuned for more updates as these babies continue to grow!








Ditri and Nala's litter

Katy D.
🐾 ROYAL UPDATE - 4 WEEKS OLD! 🐾 Our precious Royal babies hit the 4-week milestone this past Saturday and they are absolutely thriving! These little ones are: ✨ Playing and exploring more each day ✨ Enjoying their puppy mush like little champions ✨ Discovering new sounds and becoming braver with each experience ✨ Growing more lovable by the day (if that’s even possible!) Weekly nail trims are going smoother and smoother - they’re such good sports about it and getting more cooperative each time. It’s amazing to watch them develop their personalities and confidence! Every day brings new adventures for these sweet babies. We couldn’t be prouder of how beautifully they’re growing!








Helios and Athena's litter
Golden Retriever
About Athena
Athena embodies the gentle, versatile nature that makes Golden Retrievers so beloved. With her calm, sweet temperament and patient demeanor, she’s an exceptional mother who brings out the best in her puppies. Don’t let her softer appearance fool you—Athena is surprisingly athletic and thrives on activity. She’s happiest with a tennis ball in her mouth, exploring wooded trails, or taking a swim. Her love for fetch and outdoor adventures showcases the working heritage of the breed, while her gentle nature makes her a joy in everyday life. Athena has completed all recommended health testing, ensuring she passes on the best genetics to the next generation of K&M Golden Retrievers.
Excellent health testing
Golden Retriever
About Helios
Helios is a male Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Katy decided to make him part of their program. Katy 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
Golden Retriever
About Nala
Nala is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Katy decided to make her part of their program. Katy 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
Golden Retriever
About Zoey
Zoey is a female Golden Retriever almost 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Katy decided to make her part of their program. Katy 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
Golden Retriever
About Gaia
Gaia is a female Golden Retriever over 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Katy decided to make her part of their program. Katy 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
Golden Retriever
About Ellie
Ellie is a female Golden Retriever over 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Katy decided to make her part of their program. Katy 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
Golden Retriever
About Ditri
Ditri is a male Golden Retriever over 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Katy decided to make him part of their program. Katy 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
Golden Retriever
About Callie
Callie is a female Golden Retriever almost 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Katy decided to make her part of their program. Katy 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.
Uploaded health tests
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).
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.
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.