Once Upon A Dream Kennels

Elizabeth K.

Breeder of Golden Retrievers

  • Idaho Falls, ID
  • Responds within a day

Available puppies and older dogs

Eve Purple Girl

Ready Oct. 11

2 weeks old · Female

Eve's Red Girl

Ready Oct. 11

2 weeks old · Female

Eve Teal Girl

Ready Oct. 11

2 weeks old · Female

Eve's Lime Green Girl

Ready Oct. 11

2 weeks old · Female

Mitzy Lime Green Boy

Ready Oct. 5

3 weeks old · Male

Mitzy Yellow Boy

Ready Oct. 5

3 weeks old · Male

Mitzy Orange Boy

Ready Oct. 5

3 weeks old · Male

Mitzy Light Pink Girl

Ready Oct. 5

3 weeks old · Female

Upcoming litters

Finn
Violet

Expected Golden Retriever litter

Due Aug. 2026

Ready Oct. 15

Meet the breeder

I'm Elizabeth K., the breeder behind Once Upon A Dream Kennels located in Idaho Falls, ID. We are striving to have some great lines in our program. Our Golden Retriever program has an excellent working/sporting line program. We also have a great family/service program.

Q. & A. with Elizabeth

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We have a small breeding farm where we raise horses and dogs. I enjoyed working with my foals so much and seeing the potential I could bring forth, that we wanted to start raising quality dogs. I fell in love with the field line Goldens with my first golden and first K9 partner, Chloe. I knew that I wanted to produce great, healthy working dogs. We think Goldens are amazing for everyone.

  • What makes your program special?

    We strongly focus on health and temperament. We fully test all of our dogs for their required testing and more. We carefully pick strong, healthy lines with drives for the purpose we are striving to produce. We have a working/sport line as well as a family/service line in our Golden program. We think goldens are the ultimate dog and can go so many different directions!

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

    Our puppies are 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 Elizabeth

Elizabeth has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

Elizabeth partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 7 weeks old.

“We do puppy matches around 7-8 weeks old. We do temperment testing and other things to make sure we are getting the best match between family and home. We work with our puppy familie to make sure we are getting a good fit. ”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Deposit goes towards total price. We offer a discount for families not wanting breeding rights. Full registration for approved programs only. Deposit goes towards total price. Our deposit is non-refundable, but you may move it to a future litter within 2 years if needed. We can't hold a puppy or reservation spot without a deposit.”

Contract & health guarantee

Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth 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
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Initial potty training
      • Registration
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Idaho Falls, ID

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Idaho Falls Airport (Fanning Field)

Meet in Salt Lake City, UT

More about Elizabeth

  • Club memberships

    Elizabeth is a member of Golden Retriever Club of America.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., Puppy Culture Breeder, CHIC Certified.

  • Elizabeth has been a member of Good Dog for over 6 years

    Elizabeth was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

  • Elizabeth’s links

Elizabeth is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Once Upon A Dream Kennels 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Once Upon A Dream Kennels 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.

  • Patellar Luxation

    Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.

  • Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Brucellosis, 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.

  • Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Animal Genetics Panel, OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 1 (NCL1), Dachshund Type, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 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).

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