Montére Farms
Meet the breeder
I'm Monica O., the breeder behind Montére Farms located in Alpharetta, GA. We are a small hobby breeder located in the north Atlanta, GA area. Our focus is representing this wonderful breed to the highest standards and to strategically breed only the best to improve the breed for years to come. Our dogs and pups are in the house with us and are raised with children and other pets. We do not believe in high volume breeding or having more dogs than are able to be household pets. Our dogs do not stay in a kennel, they are members of the family.
Q. & A. with Monica
Why did you start breeding?
I began just showing my dogs in conformation, agility, obedience, etc. Then after seeing how successful they were, we decided to start breeding on a limited basis. I was able to learn under a few wonderful mentors and now pride myself in producing top quality dogs on a limited basis.What makes your program special?
I don’t have a large kennel, instead, I believe that first and foremost dogs should be pets and loved as part of the family. I never have more dogs than I can include in the house, with the family. Additionally, I believe only top quality dogs that fit the AKC standard should be bred. I do not breed for convenience or profit, I research pedigrees and choose stud dogs that would bring out the best.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Monica
Monica 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
Contract & health guarantee
Monica 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 Monica 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 Monica directly.
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 Monica.
Breeder's location
Meet in Alpharetta, GA
More about Monica
Monica has been a member of Good Dog for about 6 years
Monica was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Monica’s links
Monica is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Montére Farms 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
Good level
Montére Farms 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.
Brucellosis, Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
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.
Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 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).
