LHA Golden Retrievers
- Garretts Mill, MD · 24 miles away
- Meetup available in Philadelphia, PA
Meet the breeder
I'm Kerri C., the breeder behind LHA Golden Retrievers located in Garretts Mill, MD. We raise Golden Retrievers because of their loyalty, eagerness to please, intelligence, and drive to work. Our goldens are first and foremost our family members, our companions, and they live in our home with us. We began with one girl who quickly stole our hearts and was a wonderful playmate to our children. We have a passion for raising healthy, happy pups that have a great start in life surrounded by a family that loves them. We work with them right away for early training and socialization to prepare them for their forever homes. We are located in beautiful central Maryland in the Appalachian mountains.
Q. & A. with Kerri
Why did you start breeding?
Our whole family is involved in our Goldens. We started out with a Golden for our family because we wanted a friendly companion for our children to grow along side. We enjoy working with our dogs and love how versatile the breed is. We find great joy in helping our puppies get a head start on socializing and training!What makes your program special?
Our dogs are health tested and trained for jobs according to their individual strengths. We have carefully selected our dogs from lines with longevity, a history of passing health clearances, and adherence to the golden retriever standard. We utilize the Puppy Culture program to socialize and train our puppies in order to give them a great start before going home to their new families.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Kerri
Kerri 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 $1,000 non-refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Puppies come with first vaccinations, microchipped, dewormed, food, toys, and other goodies, a blanket that smells of the litter and all paperwork including vet record, AKC registration, and contract.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kerri 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 Kerri 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 Kerri 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
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Registration
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kerri.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Garretts Mill, MD
24 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Washington Dulles Airport
6 miles away
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Meet in Philadelphia, PA
138 miles away
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More about Kerri
Club memberships
Kerri is a member of Golden Retriever Club of America.
Kerri has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Kerri was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Kerri is a trusted Good Dog breeder
LHA 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 dogs
Elion, dad
Golden Retriever
About Elion
Elion is a male Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kerri decided to make him part of their program. Kerri 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.
Alice, mom
Golden Retriever
About Alice
Alice is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kerri decided to make her part of their program. Kerri 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
LHA 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.
Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Golden Retriever Type, PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific)
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).
