Pristine Goldens
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Meet the breeder
I'm John L., the breeder behind Pristine Goldens located in New Holland, PA. Our breeding program focuses on the temperament, health, well-being and happiness of our dogs and puppies. In addition to the health, well-being, and happiness of our dogs and puppies, we offer support throughout the puppy adoption journey to ensure a joyful, pleasant and seamless experience.
Q. & A. with John
Why did you start breeding?
Our Golden Retriever journey began in 2011 with the arrival of our first Golden, Cassie. Our experience with Cassie left us with a newfound love for the Golden breed and we want to share this boundless joy with others. All of our dogs are a part of our family and live in our home with us.What makes your program special?
In addition to the loving Golden personality, we focus on the health and well-being of our puppies. Before any breeding takes place, our dogs undergo OFA clearances, encompassing hips, elbows, heart, and eyes as well as screening for 250 genetic markers, ensuring the future health of their puppies. Once puppies are born, we emphasize early socialization and attentive care to ensure confident pups.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are light golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from John
John 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 $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Our puppies come with a health guarantee, AKC registration, microchipped and fully vet checked / up to date on shots.”
Contract & health guarantee
John 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 John 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 John 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
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 John.
Breeder’s location
Meet in New Holland, PA
3964 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet in Greenwich, CT
3824 miles away
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More about John
Club memberships
John is a member of Golden Retriever Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
John has been a member of Good Dog for 6 months
John was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
JL
John is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Pristine 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Pristine 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.
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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), DNA Disease Panel, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, 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).
