Maywood Retrievers
- Newport, VA
- Responds within a day
Upcoming litters
Expected Flat-Coated Retriever litter
Due July 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Renee M., the breeder behind Maywood Retrievers located in Newport, VA. Temperament and longevity are two of our biggest "must-haves" and we aim to produce that classic retriever who will be a loved family companion for years to come. Though we do compete with our dogs and would love it if you did, too, they are first and foremost a part of our family.
Q. & A. with Renee
Why did you start breeding?
As soon as I bought a house, I fulfilled my lifelong dream of having a Golden Retriever. But, my first Golden had more health and behavioral issues than I can count, including 4 different cancers. After several years of working in rescue, I started to research pedigrees. Eventually, I decided to take the leap into breeding putting health and longevity as a top priority over winning in competition.What makes your program special?
My breeding program was founded to produce service dogs. This forced me to look beyond blue ribbons and truly evaluate the dog. I do compete with my dogs, and our goals have shifted away from service work for now, but I still breed first for a healthy, versatile, intelligent dog I want to live with.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Renee
Renee 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.
Renee 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 8 weeks old.
“Puppy temperament testing is performed between 7-8 weeks. Owners do not choose their puppy, but are matched based on temperament testing results. Yes, we even use this to match ourselves to our "keeper!"”
Price
“A deposit will be required once a breeding takes place. All puppies are the same price, and we do not place based on color, size, or order on a list. Puppies are matched based on temperament testing.”
Contract & health guarantee
Renee 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 Renee 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 Renee 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
- 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- Food & treats
- AKC registration
- Toys
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Renee.
Breeder's location
Meet in Newport, VA
More about Renee
Club memberships
Renee is a member of New River Valley Kennel Club, Star City Canine Training Club, and Golden Retriever Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit, Avidog Associate, CHIC Certified, Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing, Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Associate Dog Trainer, Agility Trial Trainer, obedience trainer.
Renee has been a member of Good Dog for almost 7 years
Renee was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Renee is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Maywood 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 dogs
All breeds
Flat-Coated Retriever
Golden Retriever
Sylvie, mom
Flat-Coated Retriever
About Sylvie
Having a sense of humor is a must for life with most retrievers, but especially for those with a flat-coat. They are perpetual puppies and Sylvie is no exception. That said, she has matured into a beautiful girl at 22" tall and 55 lbs. Structurally she is athletic and balanced with effortless movement. She loves everyone she meets and is great with dogs, cats, people, and children. We took the AKC temperament test on impulse while we were at an event for something else and she was rock solid, completing each challenge like it was nothing. Sylvie is also the perfect girl in the house, happy to chill with you on the porch or the couch. She sleeps under my feet at work during the day and on our bed at night (even though she's been told not to). We're really starting to come together as a team for obedience, rally, agility, and conformation. She earned the first points toward her breed championship our very first time in the ring! Unfortunately, I haven't shown her this past year as I didn't want to risk bringing something home from the show to our older, immune compromised golden. We'd just started back on our journey the last few months and she'd picked up her first 5 triple Q's plus Master points for her Rally Championship, and then she came into season. We're looking forward to finishing up a couple of championships once she's back from maternity leave!
Nessie, mom
Golden Retriever
About Nessie
Nessie is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Renee decided to make her part of their program. Renee 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
Excellent level
Maywood 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.
Brucellosis
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.
Full Embark Panel, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, Genetic Diversity Test
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).
