Montana Mist Golden Retrievers English Cream
Meet the breeder
I'm Montana Mist, the breeder behind Montana Mist Golden Retrievers English Cream located in Whitefish, MT. We offer quality-bred versatile dogs. We hand raise each of our puppies to ensure a reliable temperament and cherished companionship. We are lifelong animal enthusiasts. Our passion is poured into every aspect of our breeding program. We truly love our dogs and what we do.
Q. & A. with Montana Mist
Why did you start breeding?
We got into breeding for the love of Golden Retrievers, the desire to help improve the breed, and to have the ability to share this indescribable love with others.What makes your program special?
Our puppies are raised in the home of our amazing Program Manager Lini Reading. Lini's life has been centered around dogs from a very young age. We are truly blessed with Lini's service as our breeding program manager here at Montana Mist. Lini takes extreme care and pride in whelping, caring for, socializing, beginning training, loving, and helping match our pups to their perfect forever home.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Getting a puppy from Montana Mist
Montana Mist 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 refundable deposit and $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Vet Health Certificate, 2 Year Health Guarantee, 8 Week Vaccination, Worming, Limited AKC Registration, 14 Day Free Trial Online Puppy Training Course. Deposits are non-refundable. However, should unexpected changes occur on the part of the puppy buyer, deposits may be moved to another litter within the first 12 months of the deposit being made.”
Contract & health guarantee
Montana Mist 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 Montana Mist 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 Montana Mist 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Montana Mist.
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Puppy pick-up locations
Meet in Whitefish, MT
Meet at GPI airport
More about Montana Mist
Montana Mist has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Montana Mist was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Montana Mist is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Montana Mist Golden Retrievers English Cream 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Montana Mist Golden Retrievers English Cream 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, Golden Retriever 1, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, 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).
