Michelle‘s English cream golden retrievers

Shelly M.

Breeder of Golden Retrievers

Atwater, CA
Responds within a day

Available puppies

Breeze

Ready Sept. 25

7 weeks old · Male

Skye

Ready Sept. 25

7 weeks old · Female

Peaches

Ready Sept. 25

7 weeks old · Female

Meet the breeder

I'm Shelly M., the breeder behind Michelle‘s English cream golden retrievers located in Atwater, CA. Our babies are raised in our home around other pets and kids. Our goal is to raise healthy, smart and well socialized pets. We breed for health, companionship and temperament. Dad is OFA certified, eyes and heart certified and DNA tested. Mom is DNA tested and OFA certified as well.

Q. & A. with Shelly

Why did you start breeding?
I got into the breeding because of my love for the breed and my desire to improve it. It started with my first dog. I fell in love with their personality, temperament and structure. Overtime, I did a lot of research, connected with experienced breeders, and learned the importance of health testing, responsible pairing, and early socialization. My goal was never just to have litters, but to raise healthy, well rounded dogs that make excellent companions.
What makes your program special?
My program is special because I focus on quality over quantity always prioritizing the health, temperament, and structure of my dogs. I raise all my dogs and puppies in a loving hands-on environment where they’re well socialized and exposed to everyday life from an early age. I emphasize responsible breeding practices, including health testing, genetic screening and matching the right pairing to improve the breed. Whether a dog is going to a show home or a family home, I’m committed to producing dogs that are well adjusted, healthy, and true to the breed standard.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are light 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.

Tiki
Reserved
Female
Reef
Reserved
Male
Summer
Reserved
Female
Blue boy
Went home
Male
Green boy
Went home
Male
Black girl
Went home
Female
Yellow girl
Went home
Female
Red boy
Went home
Male

Getting a puppy from Shelly

Shelly 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.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Shelly partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $300 non-refundable deposit and between $3,400 - $3,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The price includes limited registration, vet check, first puppy shot and deworming. Full registration cost would be $4000. The non refundable deposit will secure your spot in line to reserve your puppy. The remainder of cost would be paid upon retrieval of your puppy.”

Contract & health guarantee

Shelly 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 Shelly 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 Shelly 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
  - 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
  - Vet records
- Extras
  - Puppy starter kit
  - Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
  - AKC registration
  - Toys
  - Food & treats

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Shelly.

Breeder's location

Meet in Atwater, CA

5654 miles away

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Fresno Yosemite Airport

5661 miles away

Flexible meeting point

Shelly can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Shelly

Club memberships
Shelly is a member of None and Golden Retriever Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Associate Dog Trainer.
Shelly has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year
Shelly was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Shelly’s links
- Facebook

Shelly is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Michelle‘s English cream 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

Litter and program updates

Shelly M.
Program update on 12 Sept •
Miss peaches 🍑
Shelly M.
Program update on 10 Sept •
This beautiful little girl still looking for her family 🩷
Shelly M.
Program update on 07 Sept •
Shelly M.
Program update on 06 Sept •
Then we have the sweetest yellow Boy breeze
Shelly M.
Program update on 06 Sept •
Reef is a dark blue colored boy. He has the sweetest personality.
Shelly M.
Program update on 06 Sept •
Skye is the most sweetest little girl.
Shelly M.
Program update on 06 Sept •
This little girl has a very sweet, calm little personality
Shelly M.
Program update on 04 Sept •
Little boy Breeze yellow collar!
Shelly M.
Program update on 03 Sept •
Purple girl, Miss peach peaches, is looking for her forever home🥰
Shelly M.
Program update on 03 Sept •
Summer dark Pink Girl! The sweetest little girl🩷❤️

Parent dogs

Jewels, mom
Golden Retriever
About Jewels
Jewels is gentle natured and loves morning walks, playing fetch, and belly rubs. Her calm patient demeanor makes her wonderful around kids. She is AKC registered and genetically cleared of all diseases.

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Michelle‘s English cream 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.
Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type, PRA, Golden Retriever 2
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).