Pitchpine Retrievers
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- Salt Lake City, UT ·
Meet the breeder
I'm Lauren C., the breeder behind Pitchpine Retrievers located in Salt Lake City, UT. We are a small hobby breeder with just our personal dogs. We complete all ethical health testing, are active members of the Golden Retriever Club of America and our local hunt test clubs, and strive to better the breed. Puppies will be raised in our home with the nurturing to be their best selves.
Q. & A. with Lauren
Why did you start breeding?
Breeding was an idea in the back of my mind when I put down the deposit on Mallow, but a million things had to happen beforehand, including her completing all her health testing, showing an amazing temperament, and titling her in different venues. Here we are!What makes your program special?
I am an extremely small breeder whose dogs will be raised with so much love and attention in my home. I will use puppy culture, early neurological stimulation, and temperament testing to set these dogs up for success in their new homes.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Lauren
Lauren 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.
Lauren 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.
“Puppies will be matched with their families once they are old enough to evaluate temperaments and personalities - typically around 7 weeks. ”
Price
Contract & health guarantee
Lauren 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 Lauren 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 Lauren 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
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 Lauren.
Breeder's location
Meet in Salt Lake City, UT
5204 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Salt Lake City Airport
5203 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Lauren can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Lauren
Club memberships
Lauren is a member of Northern Utah Retriever Club, Wasatch Retriever Club, Weber River Retriever Club, Mountain West Hunting Retriever Club, Hunting Retriever Club, and Golden Retriever Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Golden Retriever Club of America, CHIC Certified.
Lauren has been a member of Good Dog for 8 months
Lauren was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Lauren is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Pitchpine 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 health testing
Excellent level
Pitchpine 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.
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 , 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.
Vet Wellness Exam
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.
Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type, 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).
