Life is Golden
Meet the breeder
I'm Barbara D., the breeder behind Life is Golden located in Glenside, PA. We’re so excited to be able to help families experience the longtime loyalty of welcoming a new puppy into their lives! We raise our dogs in our home right alongside our family. We love being able to match our puppies with families that are the perfect fit for their personalities. Thank you everyone, all the puppies have been placed in their forever homes. I have been blessed to have such wonderful loving families that will care and love the puppies for many years. Check back next spring early summer.
Q. & A. with Barbara
Why did you start breeding?
I fell in love with the breed when we had our first golden retriever. I started reading about Goldens and the more I learned I knew some day I wanted become a breeder. I have a mentor that has been my support for 10 years. I have 2 Goldens, Marley is the dam of the litter. I have worked very closely with a vet to specializes in breeding.What makes your program special?
I will to provide puppies with the best physical care and socialization. We are registered AKC the whole litter. I will ask a lot of questions about you and your family to make sure you are a good fit for my puppy. Puppies will stay with me until they are 8 weeks or longer if needed, 10 weeks. It is important to find the a loving home and capable of caring for the puppy. There will be a questionnaire and contract.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include 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.
Girl 1
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Girl 1
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Girl 1
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Getting a puppy from Barbara
Barbara 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
Contract & health guarantee
Barbara 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 Barbara 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 Barbara 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
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Barbara.
Breeder's location
Meet in Glenside, PA
More about Barbara
Barbara has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Barbara was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Barbara’s links
Barbara is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Life is Golden 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
Marley, mom
Golden Retriever
About Marley
Marley is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Barbara decided to make her part of their program. Barbara 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
Good level
Life is Golden 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.
