Knight's Golden Acres

REBECCA K.

Breeder of Golden Retrievers

  • Amherst, VA
  • Responds within a day

Upcoming litters

Dewey
Denali

Expected Golden Retriever litter

Due May 2026

Ready July 10

Meet the breeder

I'm REBECCA K., the breeder behind Knight's Golden Acres located in Amherst, VA. Healthy genetics and good joints, ensuring the best quality in my puppies. All my dogs are cherished family companions who live in our home. I welcome visits and video chats, and I am committed to keeping families informed with regular updates and pictures.

Q. & A. with REBECCA

  • Why did you start breeding?

    My love for Golden Retrievers began in childhood. My mother was a dedicated breeder, and I grew up surrounded by these wonderful dogs, learning firsthand about their gentle nature and incredible loyalty. This passion has stayed with me my entire life. Now, as a breeder myself, I am committed to continuing her legacy by raising healthy, happy puppies that perfectly represent the beloved Golden Retriever breed.

  • What makes your program special?

    The heart of our Golden Retriever program is a simple belief: our dogs are family first. We are deeply committed to their health and well-being, and it shows in the way we raise our litters. Our mothers are our cherished pets, living and playing with us in our home. This allows us to provide them with the best care and a stress-free environment, which directly benefits the puppies. We also make sure that each puppy gets plenty of one-on-one attention, ensuring they grow into well-adjusted, confident, and loving companions.

  • 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 REBECCA

REBECCA 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.

REBECCA 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 6 weeks old.

"PUPPY MATCHING POLICIES Order of Priority Deposits determine priority. Families who placed deposits earlier have the first choice of puppies. Puppy Assessment We evaluate each puppy’s health, temperament, and behavior as they develop (typically beginning at 2–5 weeks). Buyer Assessment To find the best match, we review each buyer’s household, lifestyle, experience, and preferences. This may be done by video call, photos, or an optional home visit. Matching Criteria Matching considers activity level, experience with dogs, presence of children or other pets, living situation (apartment vs. house), training goals, and any special needs or preferences expressed by the buyer. Temperament Expectations Based on the parents’ temperaments, we expect puppies in this litter to share similar traits. With consistent training, socialization, and nurturing at home, each puppy can become an excellent companion suited to its matched family. Final Assignment Around 4–5 weeks each puppy will be assigned to a buyer based on the assessments above. Buyers will be notified by phone or email and given details about their puppy. Communication & Flexibility We aim for a transparent, collaborative process. If a buyer and breeder cannot agree on a match, we will work with the buyer to find the best alternative within this litter or the next available option."

Price

Puppy prices include a $200 non-refundable deposit and between $2,500 - $2,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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"Health Checks and the first round of shots are done by a licensed veterinarian around 7 weeks of age, with Vaccine records and limited AKC registration included. Non-refundable deposit amount: $200.00 This deposit is credited toward the total purchase price Fully refundable only if the breeder cannot provide the puppy."

Contract & health guarantee

REBECCA 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 REBECCA 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 REBECCA 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
      • 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
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Amherst, VA

4199 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Richmond Airport (Byrd Field)

4133 miles away

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Meet in Fredericksburg, VA

4102 miles away

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More about REBECCA

  • REBECCA has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years

    REBECCA was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • REBECCA’s links

REBECCA is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Knight's Golden Acres 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

Excellent level

Knight's Golden Acres 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 (rDVM, not registered), 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 (rDVM, not registered), 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 Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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 (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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

    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.

  • DNA Disease Panel, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), 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 REBECCA to bring home their puppies.

  • B W.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2025

    We’ve had our puppy from Rebecca for five days and are already blown away by her temperament and behavior. She is sweet, calm, and was immediately comfortable in her crate. For a young puppy, she has truly been a joy. Our puppy just had her first vet visit since coming home and received glowing health reviews—no worms, no giardia, and no concerns. It’s clear Rebecca raises her puppies thoughtfully, with careful attention to both their health and emotional development. As a first-time adult dog owner, I had many questions, and Rebecca was incredibly supportive and responsive. She even shared helpful reading and resources. I would wholeheartedly recommend Rebecca and have already encouraged friends and family to get one of her puppies.

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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.

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