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My Way Golden Retrievers
Meet the breeder
I'm Laura W., the breeder behind My Way Golden Retrievers located in Guilford, CT. Our dogs are bred for health, temperament, and breed standards. Generations and generations of OFA clearances and genetic testing have been performed including stud dogs. All can be researched via K9data and OFA. We provide life long support and will take back a puppy or dog at anytime, no questions asked.
Q. & A. with Laura
Why did you start breeding?
I was that neighborhood kid who needed love, guidance, and acceptance. My neighbor showed and breed goldens. She took me under her wings. Opened my world up to other breeders who many became my mentors. One offered me a lovely female on a co-own. We grew her out together while counting to learn about pedigrees, breed standards, whelping, and raising litters.What makes your program special?
I think the relationships I build not just with other breeders but with each one of my puppy families. Being truthful about my program, following our parent club's code of ethics. Having well balanced, healthy with all clearances set in place including genetic testing with longevity in my lines. Communication is key with other breeders and my puppy families with a strong network.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Laura
Laura 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 between $2,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price includes AKC limited registration, microchipping and registration via AKC reunite. Wellness and certification by the vet, weekly worming, and first vaccinations. Bio stimulus puppy culture. A deposit is requested once puppies are born and thriving about week 2.”
Contract & health guarantee
Laura 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 Laura 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 Laura directly.
Always communicate and pay on Good Dog.Learn more
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 Laura.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Guilford, CT
298 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Tweed-New Haven Airport
287 miles away
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More about Laura
Club memberships
Laura is a member of Golden Retriever Club of America.
Laura has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Laura was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Laura is a trusted Good Dog breeder
My Way 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
Raya, mom
Golden Retriever
About Raya
Raya is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laura decided to make her part of their program. Laura 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
My Way 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.
Brucellosis, Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Dentition
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.
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Golden Retriever Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Golden Retriever 2, Dilated Cardiomyopathy 1 (DCM1), Animal Genetics Panel, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type
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).
