Life is Golden Retrievers
Meet the breeder
I'm Nancy P., the breeder behind Life is Golden Retrievers located in New Enterprise, PA. We understand the importance of solid foundations and health test our lines to ensure we are breeding to the standards you expect. We are dedicated to raising the bar for thoughtful breeding with optimal health in mind. We do our best to produce puppies that have the best chance at living long, happy, and healthy lives as your best friend!
Q. & A. with Nancy
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
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Getting a puppy from Nancy
Nancy 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.
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
“The price includes AKC limited registration, health certificate, microchip, lifetime breeder support.”
Contract & health guarantee
Nancy 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 Nancy 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 Nancy 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
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Nancy.
Breeder's location
Meet in New Enterprise, PA
92 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Pittsburgh Airport
178 miles away
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More about Nancy
Nancy has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Nancy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Nancy’s links
Nancy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Life is 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
Litter and program updates
Nancy P.
Litter update on 12 Dec 2024 •Beautiful, healthy babies! ❤️
Oskar and Brinley's litter
Parent dogs
Brinley, mom
Golden Retriever
About Brinley
Brinley is as beautiful, as she is sweet. She has a large blocky head more characteristic of a male. She is solid built with strong muscles. She has a nice calm personality with a very sweet demeanor. She is as gentle as they come. She will lay all day on the couch with you or swim all day at the lake.
Good health testing
Full Embark Panel, Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +3 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Life is 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.
Animal Genetics Panel, Full Embark Panel, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 2, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, DNA Disease Panel, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), 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).
