KnL Golden Acres
- Rockwell, NC
- Responds within a day
Upcoming litters
Expected Golden Retriever litter
Due Mar. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Lori K., the breeder behind KnL Golden Acres located in Rockwell, NC. Our passion for this beloved breed is reflected in the quality and care we provide to each of our dogs.
Q. & A. with Lori
Why did you start breeding?
My better half had an accident and I needed to supplement his income.What makes your program special?
We take pride in our dogs health and where they live and play! We have been told that our kennels are the cleanest they have ever seen and that we have a high end business!What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include dark golden and 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.
Green Boy
Went homeMale
Blue Boy
Went homeMale
Brown Boy
Went homeMale
Baby Boy
Went homeMale
Girl
Went homeFemale
Green Boy
Went homeMale
Purple girl
Went homeFemale
Brown Boy
Went homeMale
Blue Boy
Went homeMale
Orange Girl
Went homeFemale
Red Boy
Went homeMale
Purple girl
Went homeFemale
Green girl
Went homeFemale
Yellow Girl
Went homeFemale
Pink Girl
Went homeFemale
Blue Boy
Went homeMale
Pink Girl
Went homeFemale
Purple Girl
Went homeFemale
Yellow Girl
Went homeFemale
Green Boy
Went homeMale
Mr Black
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Lori
Lori 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
"This price includes a 2 year health guarantee, up to date on vaccines, de-wormed, puppy package, sibling toy, vitamins, vet check and a Health Record. We ask for a deposit to reserve one of our puppies. We have a no refund policy but this is based on a case by case basis."
Contract & health guarantee
Lori 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 Lori 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 Lori 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
- Socialized with children
- Socialized with other dogs
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- AKC registration
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Lori.
Breeder's location
Meet in Rockwell, NC
4352 miles away
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More about Lori
Lori has been a member of Good Dog for 8 months
Lori was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Lori is a trusted Good Dog breeder
KnL 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
Lori K.
Litter update on 09 Aug 2025 •
Herc and Moana's litter
Parent dogs
Nala, mom
Golden Retriever
About Nala
Nala is super smart and demanding of her humans attention. She loves to fetch and play in the water
Ariel, mom
Golden Retriever
About Ariel
Ariel is a female Golden Retriever about 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Lori decided to make her part of their program. Lori 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.
Jazzy, mom
Golden Retriever
About Jazzy
Jazzy is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Lori decided to make her part of their program. Lori 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.
Roxie, mom
Golden Retriever
About Roxie
Roxie is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Lori decided to make her part of their program. Lori 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.
Rosie, mom
Golden Retriever
About Rosie
Rosie is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Lori decided to make her part of their program. Lori 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.
Moana, mom
Golden Retriever
About Moana
Moana is a very well mannered Girl!
Good health testing
PRA, Golden Retriever 1, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, +7 more.Herc, dad
Golden Retriever
About Herc
Herc is a very humble sweet boy!
Good health testing
PRA, Golden Retriever 1, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, +7 more.
Parent health testing
Good level
KnL 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
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
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, 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).
