Limelite Golden Retrievers
Meet the breeder
I'm Claudia S., the breeder behind Limelite Golden Retrievers located in Kirkland, WA. I bought my first Golden Retriever in 1983 and have had the pleasure of sharing my life with many fabulous dogs since. All the dogs that I breed have all their clearances that are required by the Golden Retriever Club of America. These clearances are hips, elbows, heart, and eyes.
Q. & A. with Claudia
Why did you start breeding?
I bought my first Golden from a reputable kennel and started doing obedience with him, but he turned out to have bad hips, so was retired. With each consecutive dog, I have tried to improve on overall structure, with the goal being to keep or improve trainability. Whatever the venue—conformation, obedience, agility, tracking, rally, field or just a great family member, I want a sound dog with a great temperament.What makes your program special?
All of my dogs are house dogs and members of my family. The Golden Retriever was bred to be a “Gentleman’s Hunting Dog”. That means that they can lie at my feet while I watch TV or go to work in the field and retrieve birds for dinner!! A sound and stable temperament is a must.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Claudia
Claudia 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
Connect with Claudia to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Claudia 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 Claudia 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 Claudia 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
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 Claudia.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Kirkland, WA
2290 miles away
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More about Claudia
Club memberships
Claudia is a member of Golden Retriever Club of America.
Claudia has been a member of Good Dog for almost 6 years
Claudia was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Claudia is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Limelite 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Limelite 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.
