Milestone Goldens

Pate T.

Breeder of Golden Retrievers

  • Austin, TX
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Pate T., the breeder behind Milestone Goldens located in Austin, TX. My dogs are bred to the AKC breed standard and in compliance with the GRCA code of ethics. I take great pride in raising my Goldens like family- in my home and with constant care and attention. I aim to raise puppies who will grow old with your family and achieve greatness in all they do!

Q. & A. with Pate

  • Why did you start breeding?

    My parents introduced me into dog breeding at a young age. I grew up with hands on experience from breeding, to whelping, to puppy raising. I became truly passionate about this when I bought my first confirmation prospect and gained many wonderful mentors. I find great joy in raising puppies who go on to be a variety of things that the breed is known for from companions to a kids first sport dog.

  • What makes your program special?

    When you buy a puppy from me, you gain a mentor. I care deeply about every Golden I produce and am always here for guidance or support. My puppies are raised in my home, handled daily, are introduced to ENS/ESI, and exposed to everyday life experiences. My goal is to create not just great dogs, but a supportive community of Golden lovers.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Pate

Pate 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.

Pate 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.

“I take pride in each puppy going to a home where it will thrive. Depending on what you are looking for in your golden, there may be a stand out puppy in the litter that would be best for you. I of course take preference of puppy into consideration for each family! I want to ensure that whatever qualities the puppies possess lead them to homes where they will excel! ”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and $4,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The price includes a health guarantee, AKC registration, microchip, and first round of vaccinations and puppy deworming. It also includes a puppy go home kits and a small bag of the puppy food. All puppies are the same price regardless or gender or color. The deposit counts towards final payment.”

Contract & health guarantee

Pate 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 Pate 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 Pate 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
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Food & treats
      • Registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Toys
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Initial potty training

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Austin, TX

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Austin–Bergstrom Airport

Meet in Los Angeles, CA

More about Pate

  • Club memberships

    Pate is a member of Spirit of Texas Sporting Dog Club and Austin Golden Retriever Club.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    CHIC Certified, American Kennel Club Canine College, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., Puppy Culture Breeder.

  • Pate has been a member of Good Dog for 9 months

    Pate was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

  • Pate’s links

Pate is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Milestone 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Milestone 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.

  • PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)

    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).

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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.

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