I'm Florence J., the breeder behind Mattiaci Goldens located in Garrison, MT. I’m one of the top breeders of AKC Champion health tested Golden Retrievers
in the Western Region of the United States and the Number One breeder of AKC Champion health tested golden retrievers in Montana
Pet puppies available occasionally to Great homes.
Q. & A. with Florence
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include dark golden, golden, and light golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 6
Reserved
Male
Boy 1
Reserved
Male
Girl 2
Reserved
Female
Boy 8
Reserved
Male
Girl 1
Reserved
Female
Boy 7
Reserved
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Florence
Florence 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 $1,000 non-refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $7,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Pet puppies at 8 weeks of age are $3,000 on AKC limited registration & spay/neuter contract
Occasionally have puppies started on training that cost between 3,500-7,500 depending on age & training. Puppies are chosen in order of deposit.”
Contract & health guarantee
Florence 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 Florence 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 Florence directly.
Mattiaci Goldens 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
Skelle, dad
Golden Retriever
About Skelle
Skelle is an AKC show class winner. He has a primarily European pedigree. His sire was 3/4 finished with his AKC Championship with 9 Pts/1 Major
Sally, mom
Golden Retriever
About Sally
Sally is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Florence decided to make her part of their program. Florence 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.
Good health testing
Britney, mom
Golden Retriever
About Britney
Britney is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Florence decided to make her part of their program. Florence 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.
Lance, dad
Golden Retriever
About Lance
Lance is a male Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Florence decided to make him part of their program. Florence 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.
Meta, mom
Golden Retriever
About Meta
Meta is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Florence decided to make her part of their program. Florence 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.
Kisses, mom
Golden Retriever
About Kisses
Kisses is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Florence decided to make her part of their program. Florence 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.
Roswell, dad
Golden Retriever
About Roswell
Roswell is a male Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Florence decided to make him part of their program. Florence 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.
Bordeaux, mom
Golden Retriever
About Bordeaux
Bordeaux is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Florence decided to make her part of their program. Florence 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.
Steele, dad
Golden Retriever
About Steele
Steele is a male Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Florence decided to make him part of their program. Florence 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.
Isla, mom
Golden Retriever
About Isla
Isla is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Florence decided to make her part of their program. Florence 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
Mattiaci Goldens 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.
Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 2, DNA Disease Panel, 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).
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.