Life is Ruff Golden Retrievers LLC

Samantha

Breeder of Golden Retrievers

Meet the breeder

I'm Samantha, the breeder behind Life is Ruff Golden Retrievers LLC located in Florida. If you are interested in getting a puppy from us, please visit our website (www.lifeisruffgoldenretrieversllc.com) and fill out our questionnaire. We are dedicated to providing families with healthy, sweet and socialized pups. It is important for us to involve you throughout the entire process.

Q. & A. with Samantha

What makes your program special?
Our breeding program is special because our dogs are treated like family. They swim daily, run freely on our fenced 3-acres, enjoy golf cart rides, road trips, socializing with other animals and people, the beach, going to stores and snuggling up with us in bed at night. It is important for us to see our puppies go to the same type of home.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.

Getting a puppy from Samantha

Samantha 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

Puppy prices include a $300 non-refundable deposit and $2,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“This price includes 1 year health guarantee, dewormer, first round of shots, AKC registration paperwork, microchip, toys, food, scent blanket, and more.”

Contract & health guarantee

Samantha 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 Samantha 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 Samantha 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
  - 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 Samantha.

Breeder's location

Meet in Florida

820 miles away

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Tampa Airport

817 miles away

More about Samantha

Samantha has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Samantha was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Samantha’s links

Samantha is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Life is Ruff Golden Retrievers LLC 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

Abby, mom
Golden Retriever
About Abby
Abby is the calmest dog you will ever meet. She is super sweet and loves all people, kids and other animals. She loves to swim, go on the golf cart and cuddle up with her humans at night. Abby is one of a kind and is currently going through training to be a therapy dog.
Brady, dad
Golden Retriever
About Brady
Brady is a big cuddle bug. He LOVES humans, dogs, cats and literally everyone. He has a large blocky head and is a super sweet soul. He is very calm. Two of his previous pups are currently service dogs. He loves to swim, go for golf cart rides, go on the boat and go to the beach.
Bella, mom
Golden Retriever
About Bella
Bella is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Samantha decided to make her part of their program. Samantha 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.
Maddie, mom
Golden Retriever
About Maddie
Maddie is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Samantha decided to make her part of their program. Samantha 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

Life is Ruff Golden Retrievers LLC 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.
DNA Disease Panel, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), PRA, Golden Retriever 1, PRA, Golden Retriever 2
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).