Northern Lights Goldens

Max & Mae S.

Breeder of Golden Retrievers and German Shorthaired Pointers

  • Forest Lake, MN
  • Responds within a few hours

Available puppies

6th pick male

Ready now

11 weeks old · Male

2nd pick female

Ready now

11 weeks old · Female

7th pick male

Ready now

11 weeks old · Male

Upcoming litters

Luna

Planned Golden Retriever litter

Due Dec. 2025

Ready Feb. 2026

Meet the breeder

I'm Max & Mae S., the breeder behind Northern Lights Goldens located in Forest Lake, MN. We're Northern Lights Goldens in Forest Lake, MN. We have deep red to English cream and everything in between. We are a family run business. Our dogs are the biggest part of our family. We have expanded and also have German short haired pointers too.

Q. & A. with Max & Mae

  • What makes your program special?

    A lot of our puppies are used for service work. We currently have 48 active service dogs. From search and rescue, PTSD, Cardiac and diabetic detection, emotional support, helping the hearing impaired, helping people walk, and balance support too. Our Male Titan is my girlfriend's service dog who has his CGC, CGCA, TDN certification and titles, visits hospitals and nursing homes too.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Golden Retriever 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.

Getting a puppy from Max & Mae

Max & Mae 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 between $1,300 - $4,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“This price Includes AKC registration, up to date on shots, dewormed, health tested parents, socialized with pets and kids and started potty training too. We also. Deposit is non refundable but may be put toward a future litter within a reasonable time frame.”

Contract & health guarantee

Max & Mae 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 Max & Mae 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 Max & Mae 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
      • 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
      • Puppy starter kit
      • AKC registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Max & Mae.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Forest Lake, MN

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Minneapolis–St. Paul /Wold-Chamberlain Airport

Meet in Eau Claire, WI

More about Max & Mae

  • Club memberships

    Max & Mae is a member of Golden Retriever Club of America and Minnesota Breeders Association Members .

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Blue Ribbon Breeder , Puppy Culture Breeder.

  • Max & Mae has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year

    Max & Mae was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.

  • Max & Mae’s links

Max & Mae is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Northern Lights 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Northern Lights 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.

  • Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Brucellosis

    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.

  • Animal Genetics 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Max & Mae to bring home their puppies.

  • Daniel T.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2025

      • +4

    Max and Mae were great! The whole process of getting my new puppy could not have been easier. When I met up to meet the puppy they were extremely informative and kind. I can tell they care a lot for their puppies. I could not be happier with my new puppy Kirby. He was already basically house trained and crate training took me literally 3 days! This shows how much time and effort they put into their litters. I could not be happier with my new buddy and I recommend this breeder to anybody out there looking for their new furry companion.

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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.

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.