Koloa Hunting Goldens
Meet the breeder
I'm David Richter &., the breeder behind Koloa Hunting Goldens located in Live Oak, CA. We are a small family kennel, which has evolved to a father-daughter operation. Our first Koloa Golden joined our pack in 1985, and our first litter was welcomed in 1990. All of our dogs are primarily members of the family and have strong field lines. For our lines, we always look for appropriate health clearances and a low coefficient of inbreeding.
Q. & A. with David Richter
Why did you start breeding?
We fell in love with Goldens in 1975 and wanted to continue field lines for hunting. Our first breeding pair joined our pack in '85 and '88, respectively, welcoming their first litter in '90. Since then, we've had a total of five litters with four dams. We only breed when we, or a family member, are ready for a puppy, and we ensure good homes for the remainder of the litter every time. We don't breed often, but we always strive to do it as responsibly and proficiently as possible.What makes your program special?
We exceed the health standards set by the Golden Retriever Club of America (GRCA) as our primary goal is to produce the healthiest and happiest puppies possible that lead to the betterment of the breed. We always look for a low coefficient of inbreeding, good health, and traits that make good home and working companions. All of our puppies are family dogs, but they have also been used in therapy, search and rescue, wildlife conservation (i.e., nest searches/population studies), obedience, agility, field trials, and hunt tests!Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 6
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from David Richter
David Richter 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
Puppy prices include a $500 refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Price is for a Golden Retriever puppy with Limited AKC Registration from Koloa Hunting Goldens. Buyers will have the option to change to Full AKC Registration after meeting conditions detailed in our contract. The deposit is fully refundable if a new puppy buyer is found prior to the 8th week home release date. If there is no new buyer by then, the refund is prorated at $100/wk until a new buyer is found, or until the deposit is reduced to $0.”
Contract & health guarantee
David Richter 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 David Richter 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 David Richter 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from David Richter.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Live Oak, CA
5565 miles away
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More about David Richter
Club memberships
David Richter is a member of Golden Retriever Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Royal Canin Crown Breeder, Understanding Hip & Elbow Dysplasia (Institute of Canine Biology), Basic Population Genetics for Dog Breeders (Institute of Canine Biology), Golden Retriever Breed Course (AKC Canine College), AKC Bred with H.E.A.R.T, Fit To Be Tied (Good Breeder Center), Dog Breeding Fundamentals (AKC Canine College), Coefficient of Inbreeding Bootcamp (Institute of Canine Biology), Cat and Dog First Aid Certified (American Red Cross), Breeding Foundations (Good Breeder Center), Breeding Basics (AKC Canine College), Savvy Socialization (Good Breeder Center), The First 3 Weeks After Whelping (Good Breeder Center), Your Litter A-to-Z (Good Breeder Center), Whelping and Medical Intervention (AKC Canine College), CHIC Certified.
David Richter has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
David Richter was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
David Richter is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Koloa Hunting 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
Elektra, mom
Golden Retriever
About Elektra
CHIC: 184432
Excellent health testing
Dentition, DNA Profile, +14 more.
Ruby, mom
Golden Retriever
About Ruby
https://www.k9data.com/pedigree.asp?ID=1077514
Excellent health testing
Brucellosis, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, +10 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Koloa Hunting 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
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 , 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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type, Temperament Test, Standard Veterinary Blood Panel, 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.
Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Golden Retriever Type, DNA Profile, Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), Golden Retriever Type, OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Full Embark Panel, 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).
