Millport Golden Retriever
Meet the breeder
I'm Kathy, the breeder behind Millport Golden Retriever located in Lititz, PA. All of our puppies and parent dogs are cherished members of a family. We raise our puppies in our home in order to give them the best possible start. We provide many enrichment opportunities such as Early Neurological Stimulation, scent introduction, sound acclimation, and many more! Our parent dogs are always health tested.
Q. & A. with Kathy
Why did you start breeding?
First and foremost we love Golden Retrievers and want to contribute to preserving this wonderful breed. We also saw a need. We saw families that wanted to support reputable, good breeders but had very few options.What makes your program special?
First and foremost every single one of our parent dogs live in a home with their people. The health and happiness of our parent dogs and puppies is top priority. We never cut corners.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include golden and light golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
June
Went homeFemale
Polly
Went homeFemale
Fern
Went homeFemale
Max
Went homeMale
Oliver
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Kathy
Kathy 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.
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
“Besides your new furry family member, your puppy goes home with food, a snuggle puppy, vaccinations, a health certificate, AKC paperwork, and a two year genetic health guarantee. We partner with Trupanion to give you one month of pet insurance. We begin receiving deposits when our puppy litter is born. However, we do begin a waitlist before the puppies are born for families seriously interested in a puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kathy 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 Kathy 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 Kathy 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
- Vet records
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Registration
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kathy.
Breeder's location
Meet in Lititz, PA
99 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Baltimore/Washington Airport
44 miles away
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More about Kathy
Kathy has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Kathy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Kathy’s links
Kathy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Millport Golden Retriever 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
Ellie, mom
Golden Retriever
About Ellie
Ellie is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kathy decided to make her part of their program. Kathy 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.
Lexie, mom
Golden Retriever
About Lexie
Lexie is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kathy decided to make her part of their program. Kathy 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.
Fern, mom
Golden Retriever
About Fern
Fern is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kathy decided to make her part of their program. Kathy 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
Good level
Millport Golden Retriever 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.
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific)
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).
