NorCalGoldens

Daniel K.

Breeder of Golden Retrievers

  • Citrus Heights, CA
  • Responds within a few hours

Meet the breeder

I'm Daniel K., the breeder behind NorCalGoldens located in Citrus Heights, CA. We are a family-run breeding program offering loving and loyal companions to others. We focus on 1. Breeding Goldens based on preselected calm temperaments. 2. All health and genetic clearances 3. Beautiful white coats, often referred to as "English Cream". Each puppy is raised with lots of love.

Q. & A. with Daniel

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I enjoy dogs and puppies. Our kids also love dogs and puppies. They are truly great companions.

  • What makes your program special?

    We are a family-run breeding program offering loving and loyal companions to others. We focus on 1. Breeding Goldens based on preselected calm temperaments. 2. All health and genetic clearances(OFA hips, elbows, eyes, cardiac. 3. Beautiful white coats, often referred to as "English Cream". 4. Each puppy goes through ENS & Early Socialization training and each puppy is raised with lots of love.

  • 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.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Daniel

Daniel 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 non-refundable deposit and $4,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Each puppy comes with AKC paperwork, pedigree certificate, 1st shots, dewormer, and certified vet health check. A deposit contract will be filled out for both buyer and seller. A deposit reserves a specific puppy.”

Contract & health guarantee

Daniel 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 Daniel 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 Daniel 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
      • Food & treats
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Daniel.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Citrus Heights, CA

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Sacramento Airport

Meet in Roseville, CA

More about Daniel

  • Club memberships

    Daniel is a member of Golden Retriever Club of America and American Kennel Club.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., OFA.

  • Daniel has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years

    Daniel was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • Daniel’s links

Daniel is a trusted Good Dog breeder

NorCalGoldens 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

NorCalGoldens 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.

  • 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 Daniel to bring home their puppies.

  • Olivia B.

    Verified owner · May 2025

      • +4

    Daniel is an exceptional breeder! We adopted Molly, the sweetest Golden Retriever puppy, and couldn't be happier. What really stood out was Daniel's willingness to let us keep Molly for a few extra days at no extra charge - it was a huge help and reduced stress for both us and Molly. Daniel's knowledge, care, and dedication to his puppies are clear. Molly is already bringing so much joy to our lives. We highly recommend Daniel to anyone looking for a healthy, well-socialized pup. Five stars!

    Catherine M.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2025

    Daniel was very responsive from the beginning. He called me to answer any questions if needed. I got updates and pictures while I waited for Cooper. Cooper is WONDERFUL! I liked what Daniel said about showing the pups love from day one- and everyday thereafter! Very smooth transition- I would definitely recommend him!

  • Gabriella S.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2025

    Daniel was very responsive and sent updates on our puppy. He answered any questions we had and was very easy to work with!!

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.