I'm , the breeder behind Lakebound Golden Retrievers located in Raleigh Area, NC. My love for Golden Retrievers is truly unmatched. I am a small hobby breeder who breed puppies for pet homes, conformation and performance. Adhering to strict guidelines, the focus of my program is to produce healthy, well-tempered puppies.
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Why did you start breeding?
I regularly participate in conformation and performance shows and started breeding to continue and improve upon my Golden Retriever line. Throughout the years, Golden Retrievers have been apart of my family and will always have a special place in my heart. Hopefully, you pick Lakebound Golden Retrievers for your next pet!
What makes your program special?
As a member of the Tarheel GRC and the Golden Retriever Club of America, I breed to the GRCA standard and abide by the GRCA code of ethics. I strive to breed healthy, quality pups that can fit any lifestyle. I take pride in raising well-tempered and socialized puppies that can excel in work, show, or as beloved companions.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
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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.
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“All of our puppies are the same price regardless of color or sex of the puppy.”
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Lakebound Golden Retrievers 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
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Lakebound Golden Retrievers 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.
Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 2, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, 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).