Kennedy Goldens
- Shelton, WA
Meet the breeder
I'm Nicole K., the breeder behind Kennedy Goldens located in Shelton, WA. We are a passionate and dedicated breeding program that produces Golden Retrievers with great working drives, health, and temperaments. We strive to produce well-rounded, balanced pups that will make exceptional family companions but also have the ability to thrive in whatever role they are needed.
Q. & A. with Nicole
What makes your program special?
Our dogs are not only raised in our home apart of our family, but we are always doing something with our dogs! From obedience classes, to duck hunting, to dock diving, we try to have our dogs experience as mush as possible to make them well rounded good citizens. All of our dogs complete the required health tested recommended by the Golden Retriever Club of America.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Peter
Went homeMale
Molly
Went homeFemale
Hope
Went homeFemale
Sassy
Went homeFemale
Chance
Went homeMale
Shadow
Went homeMale
Alpine
Went homeFemale
Sheridan
Went homeMale
Kaycee
Went homeFemale
Cheyenne
Went homeFemale
Laramie
Went homeMale
Casper
Went homeMale
Jackson
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Nicole
Nicole 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
"Our puppies come with their AKC registration paperwork, dewormed, vaccinated, vet check up, and a toy and blanket that smells like their mom and littermates. A $500 non-refundable deposit must be placed in the week following the birth of the puppies. Your deposit will go towards the total purchase price of your puppy."
Contract & health guarantee
Nicole 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 Nicole 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 Nicole 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
- 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
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- Food & treats
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Nicole.
Breeder's location
Meet in Shelton, WA
5124 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Seattle–Tacoma Airport
5092 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Nicole can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Nicole
Club memberships
Nicole is a member of Rainier Hunting Retriever Club and Golden Retriever Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified.
Nicole has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Nicole was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Nicole is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Kennedy Goldens 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
Elsie, mom
Golden Retriever
About Elsie
Elsie is out of our dogs Duke and Belle, and we are so pleased with how she has matured. She has a great work ethic, has lots of natural ability in the field, however she is a great family dog in the house.
Excellent health testing
PRA, Golden Retriever 1, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, +8 more.
Skye, mom
Golden Retriever
About Skye
Our Skye is as sweet as they come and so smart. This girl has an impressive pedigree and we are so excited we were able to add her to our family. Skye has the typical golden retriever temperament and thinks that everyone is her best friend! She loves to play, but also loves a good snuggle on the couch. Skye has lots of drive when working, but has a nice off switch for in the house. Skye has blown us away on how she has performed in competitions! She comes to every competition with a can do attitude and is ready to go to work! She has succeeded at everything we have thrown at her and far surpassed our expectations!
Excellent health testing
PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, +9 more.
Reba, mom
Golden Retriever
About Reba
Our Reba X Duke litter should produce some excellent all around dogs that should be very versatile. If you're looking for a family dog, hunting partner, dock diving dog, agility contestant, etc. you may want to check out this pairing. Reba is our happy go lucky girl. She has the typical Golden Retriever personality that thinks every day is the best day ever! Everyone is her friend including dogs and people alike. She is just as happy to hang out in the house with you as she is to be at a dock diving competition or working on her gun dog training. Reba has a medium drive with a great off switch. Reba has earned her AKC Rally Novice Title (RN), Dock Diving Junior Title (DJ), Trick Dog Novice Title (TKN) and Virtual Home Manners Title (VHMA). She has earned one pass toward her Rally Novice title and will be testing for her Canine Good Citizen Title soon. Duke is an extremely smart dog with lots of try. He is a medium/high drive dog and with a great work ethic. Duke is an easy dog to work with and picks up on things quickly. Duke has earned is UKC Started Hunting Retriever Title(SHR), AKC Junior Hunter Title (JH), AKC Canine Good Citizen Title (CGC), Dock Diving Junior Title (DJ), Rally Novice Title (RN), Virtual Home Manners Title (VHMA), and his Trick Dog Novice Title (TKN). He also has one pass towards his Hydrodash Novice Title. We expect these puppies to have a medium drive that should excel in most things that you throw at them. We would not be breeding Reba until late fall or winter of 2022 after she has passed all of her health clearances.
Excellent health testing
PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, +10 more.
Duke, dad
Golden Retriever
About Duke
Duke is our stud for our program and he is a really special guy. His eagerness to please makes him a great working companion. He picks up on new things quickly and loves to work. This guy has the stamina to work all day and still have more to give. He has gone through his gun dog training and we have had taken him on some duck and goose hunts. He is quiet in the blind and is eager to do his job on every retrieve. Duke has also proven himself as an excellent family dog in our house. He is gentle with our two little girls and LOVES affection. Duke excels at obedience work and easily earned his first AKC Rally title last summer. He has earned his RN (Rally Novice), DJ (Dock Junior), TKN (Trick Dog Novice), VHMA (Virtual Home Manners) title, and CGC (Canine Good Citizen) title. Duke also has one pass towards his JH (Junior Hunter) and HDN (Hydrodash Novice Title).
Excellent health testing
PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, +9 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Kennedy Goldens 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 (Preliminary), 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 (Preliminary), 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.
Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), 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 Nicole to bring home their puppies.
Kurt T.
Verified owner · June 2023
Nicole is awesome to work with! She's great about keeping you updated and is quick to respond to questions and concerns. She cares deeply about the pups and works hard to set them up for success with their future families. Our family loves our pup from Kennedy and would highly recommend them to anyone!
