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Mount Hood Golden Retrievers
- Portland, OR
Meet the breeder
I'm Kimberly O., the breeder behind Mount Hood Golden Retrievers located in Portland, OR. We focus on excellent health, and start training very early to open neural pathways making very smart, calm and confident dogs.
Q. & A. with Kimberly
Why did you start breeding?
I got into dog breeding when I got my very first AKC registered Golden Retriever and started taking classes with her and realized how smart and beautiful she was. I just knew that I wanted her to have puppies so that I could share them with somebody. Then I found a mentor and learned all about the puppy culture method, which is an intense training program that I have thoroughly enjoyed. I love everything about breeding, from finding the right mates, to giving the puppies stimulation and enrichment and socialization. To finding the right forever home.What makes your program special?
At Mount Hood Golden Retrievers we focus on excellent health and temperament . We also use a training method called Puppy Culture where you offer certain stimuli, and training and problem solving exercises at specific times of their development. It all starts when they are just three days old! At three days old, we start early neurological stimulation and early scent introduction, which opens their neuropathways and actually makes their brain bigger. When they are three weeks old, their brains are like little sponges, and they learn in just minutes what it will take a twelve week old puppy weeks to learn. We get them used to loud noises before their brain has developed a fear response. So they will be unafraid of loud noises. We play games with food that teaches them problem solving, they are trained with positive reinforcement how to sit instead of jumping when greeting new people. The house breaking will start as soon as they start pottying on their own. They will first be litterbox, trained, and from there they will follow the other dogs outside to go potty, so they will be well on their way to being house broken. And of course, they will be socialized with all of my grandchildren and the neighborhood children and people of various appearances. You will end up with a puppy who is intelligent and healthy and love's everybody!What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include dark golden, golden, and light golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Comet
Went homeMale
Blitzen
Went homeFemale
Cupid
Went homeMale
Prancer
Went homeFemale
Dancer
Went homeFemale
Donner
Went homeMale
Dasher
Went homeFemale
Vixen
Went homeFemale
Pumpkin
Went homeMale
Blueberry
Went homeMale
Blackberry
Went homeMale
Rasberry
Went homeFemale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Kimberly
Kimberly 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 $400 non-refundable deposit and $2,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes AKC registration papers, deworming, current vaccinations Socialization, toys and blankets that smell like Mommy and litter, mates. Also documentation from their first veterinarian exam. Food and treats and a feeding schedule, first vet check. Also, puppy culture training, basic manners and beginning house breaking included. The deposit will hold the puppy that you choose, if you change your mind, you can transfer it to the next available litter.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kimberly 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 Kimberly 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 Kimberly 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
- AKC registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Registration
- Basic obedience & manners
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kimberly.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Portland, OR
2314 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Portland Airport
2318 miles away
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More about Kimberly
Certifications & recognitions
Good breeder.
Kimberly has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year
Kimberly was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Kimberly is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Mount Hood 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
Parent dogs
PIPER, mom
Golden Retriever
About PIPER
Piper is a very mellow calm dog who loves to snuggle, and go hiking. She has an excellent temperament. She's very obedient, a big people pleaser, she has a long dark, red, beautiful, feathery coat with some waves on the back
Parent health testing
Mount Hood 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 Examination (rDVM, not 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 (rDVM, not 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.
DNA Disease Panel, 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Kimberly to bring home their puppies.
Alesya B.
Verified owner · Aug. 2025
Kimberly was fast responding to my inquiry about Pumpkin! We met the next day and fell in love with a little puppy boy. Kim was very knowledgeable about the breed and how to take care of the puppy. She allowed us to visit our future puppy every week and play with him. She answered all our questions at the visits and also by texting and phone conversations. Kim spent all her time with puppies: taking care of them, teaching them potty training outside and training by names, commands: Come and Sit. All puppies went to vet clinic for the first wellness checkup and vaccines. We were able to attend that visit. Puppies are healthy, well fed and happy. Good dog guidance was easy to follow and make secure payment. No problems at all! We love our new puppy! Thanks to Kimberly, mama Piper and dad Rufus! Gratitude to Good Dog as well!
