Lakemist Retrievers
- Willis, TX
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm Gigi G., the breeder behind Lakemist Retrievers located in Willis, TX. Our goal is to produce beautiful, companion dogs. We are a small kennel with a limited but well-planned breeding program. We use a blend of Avidog, a state-of-the-art puppy rearing and development program, Puppy Culture, and common sense, that gives all our pups, the best possible start.
Q. & A. with Gigi
Why did you start breeding?
I realized that it is difficult to find well-bred Golden Retrievers that have excellent health backgrounds a well as excellent temperaments.What makes your program special?
As a military veteran, Golden Retrievers have helped my family beyond words. Knowing how much my own dogs have helped my family and others, I want to make sure I can do that for other families as well. I offer lifetime support for the pup and their family, including education on appropriate training and healthcare.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Magnolia
Went homeFemale
Flutterbye Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Flutterbye girl
Went homeFemale
LMR Blue
Went homeMale
LMR Female
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Gigi
Gigi 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
“All puppies are priced the same regardless of gender or color shade. A deposit is required. This price includes all relevant registration paperwork, vet records, and microchip. Required once you are added to the waitlist. It will be applied to the purchase price. If there isn't a suitable puppy available, the deposit may be transferred to an upcoming litter or refunded.”
Contract & health guarantee
Gigi 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 Gigi 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 Gigi 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Extras
- AKC registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Gigi.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Willis, TX
5204 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport
5222 miles away
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Meet in Indianapolis, IN
4373 miles away
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More about Gigi
Club memberships
Gigi is a member of Greater Houston Golden Retriever Club and Golden Retriever Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Gigi has been a member of Good Dog for almost 6 years
Gigi was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Gigi is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Lakemist 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 dogs
Quigley, dad
Golden Retriever
About Quigley
From Dale Hollow Goldens: Quigley is a second-generation boy out of Winter. We kept this boy because he made us think most of his mama and her beautiful eyes. Quigley has an amazing pedigree, health clearances, and a stellar temperament. We are very excited to add him to our breeding program. Although he has some growing left to do, we can see excellent bone structure and confirmation. He will only get nicer with age! Quigley has a medium energy drive with a fun loving playful attitude.
Good health testing
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +2 more.
Tilly, mom
Golden Retriever
About Tilly
Tilly XXII CGC, is my personal Service Dog and the most loving member of the family. She never meets a stranger, loves treats, toys, belly rubs and usually more treats. Her best friend is our toddler who she seems to have unlimited patience with, they will happily play in mud, puddles, and piles of leaves together! With at least one bed (two in my office) in every room of the house, Tilly might be a little spoiled, but she deserves it. Why? Because she’s smart, funny, goofy, patient, kind, and is very good at keeping the squirrels on the other side of the fence.
Excellent health testing
DNA Disease Panel, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, +11 more.
Parent health testing
Great level
Lakemist 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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)
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.
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Golden Retriever Type, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), 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).
