Misty Valley Golden Retrievers
Meet the breeder
I'm Darren B., the breeder behind Misty Valley Golden Retrievers located in Ringgold, GA. We strive to breed beautiful, healthy English Golden‘s with excellent demeanors. We live on the farm where our dogs get to run freely through the field and down to the creek where we take walks daily. We go on many adventures to the lake and the mountains and our dogs love every bit of it!
Q. & A. with Darren
Why did you start breeding?
My sister discovered English golden retrievers over a decade ago, and our whole family fell in love with their excellent temperaments and beautiful looks. Growing up I’ve had many different animals from flying squirrels, skunks, birds, dogs, cats, donkeys, cattle, and goats. In my teenage years, I worked for a local veterinarian.What makes your program special?
Our dogs get to experience lots of adventures, as well as daily walks and running through the fields and woods. We genetically test our dogs for the best quality traits in golden retrievers.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 and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Pink
Went homeFemale
Purple
Went homeFemale
Pink
Went homeFemale
Green
Went homeMale
Purple
Went homeFemale
Orange
Went homeFemale
Blue
Went homeMale
Brown
Went homeMale
Black
Went homeMale
Red
Went homeMale
Yellow
Went homeFemale
Grey
Went homeMale
Red
Went homeMale
Green
Went homeMale
Purple
Went homeFemale
Teal
Went homeMale
Yellow
Went homeMale
Blue
Went homeMale
Pink
Went homeFemale
Orange
Went homeMale
Black
Went homeMale
Grey
Went homeMale
Black
Went homeMale
Blue
Went homeMale
Purple
Went homeFemale
Pink
Went homeFemale
Red
Went homeFemale
Green
Went homeMale
Teal
Went homeFemale
Yellow
Went homeFemale
Red
Went homeFemale
Purple
Went homeFemale
Pink
Went homeFemale
Green
Went homeFemale
Orange
Went homeFemale
Blue
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Darren
Darren 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 $500 deposit and $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Puppies include a two-year health guarantee, AKC limited pet registration papers, AKC reunite microchip, and vet records. Deposits are nonrefundable, unless I am not able to produce you with a puppy from the litter that we agreed upon.”
Contract & health guarantee
Darren 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 Darren 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 Darren 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
- Microchip
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Darren.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Ringgold, GA
508 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Lovell Field
508 miles away
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More about Darren
Darren has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Darren was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Darren is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Misty Valley 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
Darren B.
Program update on 28 Nov. 2024 •
Parent dogs
Winston, dad
Golden Retriever
About Winston
Winston is a big, beautiful young male with champion bloodlines. His excellent build along with his thick flowing coat makes him an excellent English golden retriever sire. He has a happy, gentle ,easy-going personality.
Holly, mom
Golden Retriever
About Holly
Holly is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Darren decided to make her part of their program. Darren 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.
Brian, dad
Golden Retriever
About Brian
Brian is a male Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Darren decided to make him part of their program. Darren 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.
River, mom
Golden Retriever
About River
River has a very loving, calm demeanor, love attention and very affectionate. She has a beautiful coat with a nice stocky build, and blockhead.
Magnolia, mom
Golden Retriever
About Magnolia
Magnolia is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Darren decided to make her part of their program. Darren 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.
Clover, mom
Golden Retriever
About Clover
Clover is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Darren decided to make her part of their program. Darren 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.
Ella, mom
Golden Retriever
About Ella
Ella is the daughter of Tramin Charles and Bailey. She is very sweet easy-going demeanor. She is lean with an athletic build
Charles, dad
Golden Retriever
About Charles
Charles is the master of his domain. With a beautiful, black head he is the most stunning English Golden Retriever I’ve ever seen. He is out of the tramin kennels from Ukraine.
Riley, mom
Golden Retriever
About Riley
Riley is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Darren decided to make her part of their program. Darren 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.
Verona, mom
Golden Retriever
About Verona
Verona is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Darren decided to make her part of their program. Darren 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.
Aspen, mom
Golden Retriever
About Aspen
Aspen is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Darren decided to make her part of their program. Darren 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
Misty Valley 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
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.
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).
