North Coast Retrievers
Meet the breeder
I'm Michele H., the breeder behind North Coast Retrievers located in Fortuna, CA. I offer top-quality Retriever puppies for families who share the same love and passion that I do for these lovely companions. I love being a breeder. It's so fulfilling to see the positive effect that a beloved, furry companion can have on its family. However, I've also experienced owning dogs that had bad genetics, which caused them to endure difficult illnesses that ultimately cost them their lives and broke our hearts. I vow to make sure we breed healthy puppies from healthy parents so you and your best friend have many happy years together. I look forward to connecting you with your new pup!
Q. & A. with Michele
Why did you start breeding?
Each of my dogs has brought so much happiness to me throughout their lives. Unfortunately, I also owned a couple that had terrible genetics we knew nothing about until their illnesses shortened their lives and devastated our family. I want to do my part to produce wonderful, healthy dogs that can bring other people joy, and by genetically testing our parents we can do our part to provide each of my puppies with long, happy lives.What makes your program special?
Before our puppies are ever conceived, we genetically test the potential parents for a full comprehensive panel using UC Davis Veterinary Labs, the country's premiere veterinary laboratory. Our highest priority is producing a healthy puppy so that they live long, happy lives and give you years of enjoyment. In order to give my puppies the best start to their lives, I begin puppy socialization while they are with me, and I am careful to provide a healthy environment in which they can thrive. My dogs work hard, play hard, love hard, and are part of the family. I prepare all of my pups to thrive in their new forever homes!Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Red Collar Male
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Dark Blue Collar Male
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Light Blue Collar Male
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Orange Collar Male
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White Collar Female
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Yellow Collar Female
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Lime Green Collar Male
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Pink Collar Female
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Grey Collar Male
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Black Collar Female
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Purple Collar Female
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Getting a puppy from Michele
Michele 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 $200 deposit and between $1,600 - $2,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price of $1,800 is for Labrador retriever puppies, the price of $2,500 is for golden retriever puppies. Both are regardless whether they are male or female. Price includes full AKC registration application with full breeding rights. If you want a specific puppy held for you until it is old enough to go home with you then you must place a minimum deposit of $200. A deposit can be rolled onto another litter if you can't pick up your currently held pup for a reason you can discuss with the breeder.”
Contract & health guarantee
Michele 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 Michele 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 Michele 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 Michele.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Fortuna, CA
5548 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Redding
5505 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Michele can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Michele
Michele has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Michele was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
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Michele is a trusted Good Dog breeder
North Coast 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
All breeds
Labrador Retriever
Golden Retriever
Dude, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Dude
The Dude abides. He is a tall, lanky goof ball and loves to play. He is masculine but sweet, good with our females and is gentle with children. He loves everyone and is eager to go for a ride, chase a ball, splash through some water or snuggle up for pets. He is the perfect family dog.
Uploaded health tests
Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM).
Holly, mom
Golden Retriever
About Holly
Holly comes from a long line of service dogs and is eternally happy. She is sweet and gentle, and playful but not spastic. She is all girl with a child-like happiness. She is never sad and is equally ready for play time or snuggles. She loves to carry around a soft toy and is the easiest leash walker we have ever had. No pulling or hyperactivity, just smiles. An eternal optimist, Holly is everyone's best friend.
Uploaded health tests
Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1.
Arya, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Arya
Arya is a velvety soft petit lady. She likes attention but is not demanding. She has a beautiful wide head and shorter snout and is the very picture of American Labrador confirmation. She is a pin-up girl without the arrogance. She is lighter weight and loves to snuggle up next to you and lean in for some pets and scritches. She's soft and supple and oh so feminine. Out with the dogs she can hold her own, but with the people she is a tender heart. Arya is the beauty queen of our bunch.
Uploaded health tests
Cone-Rod Dystrophy 1 (crd1), American Staffordshire Terrier Type.
Lucy, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Lucy
Lucy is an athlete with a capital A. Her sire is an AKC Junior Hunter and AKC Community Canine. She is a tightly packed brick of solid muscle and man, can she perform! If you're looking for a hunter, this is your go-to mama. The instinctual force is strong with this one. She has a solid physique with a thick neck and stout shoulders. This girl is muscle, strength and mad skill. She loves the water and she is ready to go. She is our fastest, strongest, most serious, and most talented fur baby- even against the male. This girl is all business. She's a workaholic in the field but loves her plush toys and belly rubs at home. She is a hunter's dream and my personal side-kick.
Uploaded health tests
Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM).
Parent health testing
Golden Retriever
Labrador Retriever
North Coast 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.
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.
Sensory Neuropathy, Border Collie Type (SN), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome (CMS), Labrador 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).
