Lincoln Kennels
- Lincolnton, GA
- Responds within a few hours
Meet the breeder
I'm Joshua H., the breeder behind Lincoln Kennels located in Lincolnton, GA. Our goal is to produce high- quality Golden Retrievers with the perfect balance of working ability and family companionship. Their unmatched adaptability allows them to excel in the field while easily transitioning into loving household pets. Parents have been genetic and OFA tested. Together they produce well- rounded puppies with intelligence, athleticism, and personalities that make goldens wonderful family companions and hunting partners.
Q. & A. with Joshua
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are dark 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.
Red Ranger
ReservedMale
Orange Blaze
ReservedMale
Blue Belle
ReservedFemale
Yellow Daisy
ReservedFemale
Blue Bear
ReservedMale
Green Ivy
ReservedFemale
Purple Poppy
ReservedFemale
Green Moss
ReservedMale
Pink Pearl
ReservedFemale
Getting a puppy from Joshua
Joshua 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.
Joshua partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.
“Puppies are matched to their new homes based on temperament, personality, energy, and suitablilty for the buyer's lifestyle. Our goal is to place each puppy in the home where it is most likely to thrive and become a succesfful lifelong match and family companion.”
Price
“This price includes AKC registration, veterinary health check, first round of vaccinations, deworming, puppy socialization, and a puppy pack. Deposit secures your choice of a male or female puppy from the current litter.”
Contract & health guarantee
Joshua 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 Joshua 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 Joshua 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
- Vet records
Extras
- Toys
- Food & treats
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Joshua.
Breeder's location
Meet in Lincolnton, GA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Augusta Airport (Bush Field)
Meet in Charlotte, NC
More about Joshua
Club memberships
Joshua is a member of Hunting Retriever Club.
Joshua has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year
Joshua was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Joshua is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Lincoln Kennels 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
Raya, mom
Golden Retriever
About Raya
Our always smiling beautiful girl! Raya has earned her Started Hunting Retriever title and comes from proven performance lines as the daughter of the well- known GRHRCH(3) Runs Creek Red Hot Titan MH MNR OS, a proven producer of outstanding working and family dogs. As a family companion, Raya is more than just present. She has a consistent sweetness about her always seeming to know who needs comfort. As a mother to her puppies, that nurturing side becomes even more evident. She is one proud mama!
Excellent health testing
PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, +12 more.
Parent health testing
Great level
Lincoln Kennels 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.
Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), Golden Retriever Type, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Golden Retriever Type, Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa, Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome (CMS), Labrador Retriever Type, DNA Disease Panel, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type
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).
