Lake Champlain Goldens
- Vermont
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Jessica D., the breeder behind Lake Champlain Goldens located in Vermont. Our goldens are valuable members of our family. We compete in AKC obedience, Rally and have been training for agility and hunting trials. We aim to produce happy, healthy and well socialized puppies. They exhibit the “true golden temperament” as well as being highly trainable. Our puppies will have lots of socialization. They will go through a series of test throughout their neonatal stage right up until they become part of your family. We will do early neurologic testing, litter box and crate training and many other test to make sure we do our best to fit the correct puppy into the right home. We follow all AKC and the GRCA Golden Retrievers Club of America) breeding/care guidelines. Our breeding dogs have, but not limited to, passing scores from AKC for *Hips *Elbows *Eyes clearance by a board certified ophthalmologist *Heart clearance board certified cardiologist *DNA Tested for Prcd-PRAa, PRA1, PRA2, DM, NCL and more.
Q. & A. with Jessica
What makes your program special?
We are breeding our beloved family dogs, first and foremost. We are making sure we are improving the breed by not only following the guidelines given by our parent club but also taking the time to choose a stud that compliments our girls.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 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Red Boy
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy medium
Went homeMale
6
Went homeFemale
3
Went homeMale
5
Went homeFemale
4
Went homeFemale
2
Went homeMale
1
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Jessica
Jessica 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 non-refundable deposit and $2,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes AKC registration, vet visit with vaccines if necessary, 2 or more deworming and lots of socialization. Puppy will come with a paid AKC registration and Have an AKC reunite Microchip! All puppies will go through neonatal ENS/ESI. They also will have personality testing as they mature. We will be desensitized puppies to noises, obstacles, textures and taking them on car rides etc. ”
Contract & health guarantee
Jessica 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 Jessica 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 Jessica 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
- Registration
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Jessica.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Vermont
3639 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at BTV
More about Jessica
Club memberships
Jessica is a member of Vermont , Southern Berkshire Golden Retriever Club, and Golden Retriever Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified, Professional Groomer, Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing.
Jessica has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Jessica was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Jessica is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Lake Champlain 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
Poppy, mom
Golden Retriever
About Poppy
Poppy is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jessica decided to make her part of their program. Jessica 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.
Excellent health testing
DNA Disease Panel, Full Embark Panel, +10 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Lake Champlain 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 (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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type
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).
