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Lilac Acres
- Milton Freewater, OR
- Responds within an hour
Meet the breeder
I'm Charleen D., the breeder behind Lilac Acres located in Milton Freewater, OR. With the enthusiastic help of our children, our litters are all very well loved and played with until they reach their new homes!
Q. & A. with Charleen
Why did you start breeding?
We have 6 children and wanted to do something that we could all work together on and be a part of. Some friends bred dogs and with their recommendations and help we found our goldens to raise and now have our own breeding program!What makes your program special?
Our dogs are our pets and our children are very involved in the care and day to day lives of our dogs and puppies-when we have them!What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include dark golden and 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.
Boy 4
ReservedMale
Boy 5
ReservedMale
Boy 3
ReservedMale
Boy 6
ReservedMale
Girl 1
ReservedFemale
Boy 1
ReservedMale
Boy 2
ReservedMale
Kaya
Went homeFemale
Kenny
Went homeMale
Kody
Went homeMale
Katie
Went homeFemale
Kona
Went homeFemale
Kaden
Went homeMale
Krew
Went homeMale
Keziah
Went homeFemale
Kipling
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Charleen
Charleen 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 $400 non-refundable deposit and between $1,400 - $2,100 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“We give a 2 year health guarantee for Eyes, Hips, and Elbows. Limited registration. Deposits are nonrefundable, but may be applied to a later litter if you would like to wait on getting a puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Charleen 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 Charleen 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 Charleen 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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Charleen.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Milton Freewater, OR
Other pick-up locations
Meet in Portland, OR
More about Charleen
Charleen has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 years
Charleen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Charleen’s links
Charleen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Lilac Acres 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
London, mom
Golden Retriever
About London
London is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Charleen decided to make her part of their program. Charleen 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.
Clifford, dad
Golden Retriever
About Clifford
Clifford is sweet and friendly with a calmer personality. He is super smart and trainable and loves any attention he can get!
Uploaded health tests
Full Embark Panel.
Bash, dad
Golden Retriever
About Bash
Bash is gentle-natured and just wants to please. He loves to be with his people, whether it is playing with water, going on a walk, or just sitting together. He is super sweet and seems to understand everything!
Great health testing
Full Embark Panel, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +3 more.
Asia, mom
Golden Retriever
About Asia
Asia is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Charleen decided to make her part of their program. Charleen 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.
Excellent health testing
Wisdom Panel, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, +9 more.
Cana, mom
Golden Retriever
About Cana
Cana has a sweet, playful personality. She loves to be with people, and her love language is definitely getting someone to throw a ball for her!
Excellent health testing
Full Embark Panel, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, +9 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Lilac Acres 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.
Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, 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 Charleen to bring home their puppies.
Courtney P.
Verified owner · May 2025
I picked up my puppy “Rusty” on 5/3 from Charleen. I live in Arizona and so I had quite a few questions not getting to meet the puppies before hand, Charleen was always super quick to respond and answer any questions I had. After picking up Rusty it was clear he was well taken care of, and is a very confident puppy. He made the 21 hour car ride back with me with only a single accident. He is super smart and a wonderful addition to our family.
Grant C.
Verified owner · May 2025
Our experience with Charleen was very good. She had great communication and it is clear the puppies were taken great care of. We would recommend Charleen from Lilac Acres to families looking for a puppy!
