Pushin’ Sand Goldens
Meet the breeder
I'm Russ, the breeder behind Pushin’ Sand Goldens located in Crestview, FL. Our English Cream Goldens are bred for temperament with a focus on conformation, intelligence, and athleticism. Both Oakley and Emmie are rated "Excellent heath testing" by Good Dog as well as both are certified with CHIC numbers by the OFA, meaning they have all required testing to be fully certified by OFA for the Golden Retriever breed. We are dedicated to providing our families with healthy and well-socialized pets. It would be our pleasure to help you take the next step in adding this wonderful new addition to your family!
Q. & A. with Russ
Why did you start breeding?
We love the Golden Retriever breed. Our dogs have brought us so much joy and happiness that we wanted to give back to them by producing the highest quality dogs and providing them a wonderful life with wonderful families. We want nothing more than to see each of our dogs and puppies shine.What makes your program special?
We value transparency and are very dedicated to what we do and what we are trying to achieve as breeders. We work with passion, heart, and integrity, and we truly want what's best for our puppies and their forever families. We love to stay in contact, and will often post update photos that our buyers send us of their puppies in their new homes!Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Russ
Russ 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
"Deposit due to secure puppy. Balance due by week 6. Your new puppy will be able to go home at 8 weeks of age. Shipping and other applicable costs will be added to the price. The deposit is refundable if a pregnancy is not confirmed or specific gender is not available. Final pick of puppy will be based upon the order of receipt of deposit."
Contract & health guarantee
Russ 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 Russ 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 Russ directly.
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
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 Russ.
Breeder's location
Meet in Crestview, FL
4836 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport / Eglin Air Force Base
4848 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Russ can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Russ
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Russ has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Russ was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Russ is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Pushin’ Sand 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
Oakley, dad
Golden Retriever
About Oakley
Oakley is a male Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Russ decided to make him part of their program. Russ 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.
Great health testing
PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, +12 more.
Emmie, mom
Golden Retriever
About Emmie
Emmie is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Russ decided to make her part of their program. Russ 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.
Excellent health testing
PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, +9 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Pushin’ Sand 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.
Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, 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).
