Legacy Farm Goldens

Nicole M.

Breeder of Golden Retrievers

  • Maidens, VA ·
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Nicole M., the breeder behind Legacy Farm Goldens located in Maidens, VA. We focus on health and temperament by completing health clearances and DNA testing on our dogs. All pups are raised in home.

Q. & A. with Nicole

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I grew up with a love for dogs, especially Goldens, and decided to breed after we lost our first pup to congestive heart failure. I decided I wanted to breed healthy pups for families so they had a better chance of not facing the loss of a dog at too young of an age. I found a mentor breeder and studied her process while waiting to start my own program after my girls passed their health clearances.

  • What makes your program special?

    We aim to keep our program small enough so that we can remain focused on health and temperament. We also aim to develop relationships with our puppy families and host annual reunions. We are happy that we have ongoing contact with the majority of our families and many of them have continued to grow their families with us.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include dark golden, golden, and light golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Nicole

Nicole has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

Nicole partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 8 weeks old.

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 refundable deposit and between $2,500 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The price includes all clearance and DNA screening information for parents, first shots, microchip, and a 3 year health guarantee. Deposit can be refunded until a puppy has been born and is being held specifically for you. if you wish to cancel your reservation, then deposit will be refunded in the manner received.”

Contract & health guarantee

Nicole 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 Nicole 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 Nicole directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • 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
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Nicole.

Breeder's location

Meet in Maidens, VA

4148 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Richmond Airport (Byrd Field)

4133 miles away

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Flexible meeting point

Nicole can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Nicole

  • Club memberships

    Nicole is a member of Golden Retriever Club of America.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..

  • Nicole has been a member of Good Dog for over 6 years

    Nicole was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.

  • Nicole’s links

Nicole is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Legacy Farm 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Legacy Farm 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.

  • Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Animal Genetics Panel, Full Embark Panel

    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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Nicole to bring home their puppies.

  • Justin H.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    Nicole was absolutely wonderful to work with, and we highly recommend her and the entire process! We flew down to pick up our Golden Retriever, Mae, and Nicole stayed in touch with us throughout the entire process, which made everything so easy and stress-free. She was incredibly knowledgeable about Golden Retrievers, answered all of our questions, and you can tell how much care and attention she puts into raising her puppies. It was clear from the start that the dogs are well cared for and given a great foundation. We’re so happy we chose Nicole and couldn’t be happier with Mae!

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    Curtis S.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

      • +5

    My wife and I are so happy we found Nicole and Legacy Farm Goldens through Good Dog. Nicole was warm and welcoming and made the whole process easy and enjoyable. She took the time to answer all of our questions. We could really tell she is passionate about the breed and about raising healthy dogs. We couldn’t be more pleased with our experience. Our puppy, Leo, has been an wonderful addition to our family!

    Brenda W.

    Verified owner · July 2025

    Nicole was great to work with and responded immediately with answers to any questions I had regarding Mustang and Sal. I would recommend Nicole and Legacy Farm Goldens to anyone looking for this breed. It was an absolute pleasure working with Nicole.

  • Marina S.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    Working with Nicole couldn't have been easier! She sent regular updates and pictures which got us very excited to pick up our puppy. We also got quick responses on the Good Dog app to any of our questions. Nicole also provided a whole packet of information to prep us before we took our puppy home. I couldn't recommend Nicole enough to other people looking for a happy and healthy dog.

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    Beth R.

    Verified owner · July 2025

    Our puppy is now 4 months old and we adore her. She’s beautiful, smart, and has an amazing personality. Nicole was very easy to work with as a breeder and I feel her attention to detail in breeding lines has produced a great dog!

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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