Katherine's Golden Retrievers and Gordon Setters.

Katherine L.

Breeder of Golden Retrievers and Gordon Setters

  • Milton, FL
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Katherine L., the breeder behind Katherine's Golden Retrievers and Gordon Setters. located in Milton, FL. AKC Golden Retrievers and Gordon Setters since 1989. Our dogs are part of our family. We prioritize Temperament and Health along with AKC breed standard. We raise our puppies with a focus on health, nutrition, and exposure to appropriate experiences at appropriate times. Our Stud Dogs and Brood Bitches are carefully selected based on temperament and breed standard along with health screenings including Orthopedic Foundation for Animals hip and elbow clearances. They are also evaluated for genetic eye disorders by a certified veterinarian ophthalmologist. Family raised, health tested, with a focus on temperament as well as the breed standard.

Q. & A. with Katherine

  • Why did you start breeding?

    In 1989, Hawkeye sired my first litter of Gordon Setters. The litter whelped on the night of the Lunar Eclipse and “Tess” aka CH Sonshines Moonlight Mistress, JH was a part of our lives for 16 years. I purchased, raised, & loved Goldens for 10 years before I had a female that passed OFFA hip and elbow clearances. Quantocks Sonshine Genesis was my foundation bitch.
  • What makes your program special?

    Our puppies are raised in a family enriched environment. Both sire and dam have national breed club recommended health clearances. We have a proven track record of breeding sound dogs with desired breed specific temperaments. We have participated in confirmation, performance, and hunting training events to demonstrate our commitment to versatile dogs bred to the standard.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Golden Retriever puppies include golden and light golden. Gordon Setter puppies are black and tan. 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 Katherine

Katherine 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.

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

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,500 - $4,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Puppies are sold with written contract and official Florida Department of Health Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. They will be up to date on vaccinations, & worming. All puppies are microchipped and well socialized. A $500.00 non-refundable deposit is required to hold a puppy/dog. This deposit goes toward the purchase price of the puppy/dog.”

Contract & health guarantee

Katherine 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 Katherine 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 Katherine directly.

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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
      • 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
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Registration
      • Food & treats
      • Toys
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Milton, FL

794 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Pensacola Airport

808 miles away

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More about Katherine

  • Club memberships

    Katherine is a member of Florida Panhandle Pointing Breed Club, Gordon Setter Club of America, and Golden Retriever Club of America.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Basic Dog Obedience Instructor, Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, CHIC Certified, Agility Trial Trainer, Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., AKC Breeder of Merit.

  • Katherine has been a member of Good Dog for 9 months

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

Katherine is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Katherine's Golden Retrievers and Gordon Setters. 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

All breeds

Golden Retriever

Gordon Setter

Parent health testing

Golden Retriever

Gordon Setter

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Katherine's Golden Retrievers and Gordon Setters. 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.

  • 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.

  • Brucellosis

    A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.

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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.

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.