North Country Goldens
Meet the breeder
I'm Mikaela N., the breeder behind North Country Goldens located in Princeton, MN. We raise our puppies with total care and attention so they can become well-socialized and loving additions to their forever homes. It’s important to us that we continue to improve our program and share our knowledge with our buyer families. We want to better the breed through thorough health testing and selective breeding decisions.
Q. & A. with Mikaela
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Dad
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Last years litter puppy
Went homeMale
Luna and Rory the MOMs
Went homeMale
Past puppy litters. Tried to get a giant family picture.
Went homeMale
Last puppy staying with us last year before she went to her furever home.
Went homeMale
Vet appointment for last years litter. Shots are never fun but they have each other for support
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Past litter of puppies
Went homeFemale
2019 litter of Puppies
Went homeFemale
Past puppy get together
Went homeFemale
Lunas sister Rory at 4 Months
Went homeFemale
Black
Went homeMale
Brown
Went homeMale
Orange
Went homeMale
Hot pink
Went homeFemale
Grey
Went homeFemale
Green
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Mikaela
Mikaela 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 $250 non-refundable deposit and between $1,200 - $1,400 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Our price includes AKC Limited Registration Papers, Dewclaw removal, Microchip, Deworming, and 1st round of Vaccinations.”
Contract & health guarantee
Mikaela 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 Mikaela 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 Mikaela 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
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Mikaela.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Princeton, MN
4359 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Flexible meeting point
Mikaela can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Mikaela
Mikaela has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Mikaela was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Mikaela’s links
Mikaela is a trusted Good Dog breeder
North Country Goldens 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
Arro, mom
Golden Retriever
About Arro
Arro is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mikaela decided to make her part of their program. Mikaela 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.
Luna, mom
Golden Retriever
About Luna
Luna is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mikaela decided to make her part of their program. Mikaela 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
Good level
North Country Goldens 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.
DNA Disease Panel
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).
