Quail Run Flat-Coated Retrievers
- Petaluma, CA
- Responds within a few days
Upcoming litters
Planned Flat-Coated Retriever litter
Due July 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Amy P., the breeder behind Quail Run Flat-Coated Retrievers located in Petaluma, CA. We find so much joy in watching our puppies grow and develop their own unique personalities. Our puppies are raised using ENS and Puppy Culture techniques, contributing to their balanced temperaments and great show, performance and family dog status. We breed for life long companions.
Q. & A. with Amy
Why did you start breeding?
As a 4-H kid, I began breeding with English Cockers as a teenager. As a career educator, I've benefitted from many breed mentors over time and put those lessons to work at Quail Run Flat-Coated Retrievers.What makes your program special?
QRFCR's mission is to better the breed by producing healthy well-adjusted family dogs. We’ve built our breed brand on exceptional dogs from both coasts - Shasta FCRs in Yreka, CA and Blacfriar FCRs in Hamburg, NY. We don't kennel a dozen dogs but keep a few as our lifelong companions and amazing show and performance dogs. Our dogs live a charmed life in beautiful Sonoma County.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include liver and black. 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.
Boy 2 Dash
Went homeMale
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Girl 2 Roxi(e)
Went homeFemale
Girl 3 Mitzi
Went homeFemale
Boy 1 Blitzen
Went homeMale
Girl 1 Belle
Went homeFemale
Boy 3 Waylon
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Amy
Amy 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.
Amy 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 6 weeks old.
“We take great care observing and evaluating our puppies. Buyers are invited to visit at 6.5 weeks of age. Show and co own puppies are placed first. All other puppies are placed in waitlist order. We work collaboratively with buyers to provide a 'best' fit for the puppy and the buyer. ”
Price
“The price includes a health guarantee, AKC registration, microchip, vet check, first vaccinations, and the option of delivery for cost. Our puppy agreement includes a cancer free 4 year guarantee. This price does not include any taxes or fees associate with GoodDog. The $400 fee holds your place for a puppy from a specific litter. It is refundable until the puppies are 2 weeks old. If the puppy if with another buyer placed at 8 weeks, a full refund is given. All previous litters are placed. We are taking waitlist names for the 2026 litter.”
Contract & health guarantee
Amy 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 Amy 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 Amy 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
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Amy.
Breeder's location
Meet in Petaluma, CA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at San Francisco Airport
Flexible meeting point
Amy can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Amy
Club memberships
Amy is a member of Northwest Flat Coated Retriever Club and Flat Coated Retriever Society of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Blue Ribbon Breeder , CHIC Certified, Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Amy has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Amy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Amy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Quail Run Flat-Coated 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 dogs
Frankie, mom
Flat-Coated Retriever
About Frankie
Born April 17, 2023 Frankie’s Maggie’s and Angus’ pup - here to make a splash in our family dog world. Pictured here with Mama Maggie at 22 months, just after winning her Grand Champion Title. She’s in training for conformation & rally. After starting BPUP with 4/4 group 1 wins. Frankie achieved her champion title at 16 months with limited shows., and then her Grand Champion Title with 11 of 13 wins in very few shows. She's a smart, sweet girl - in Spring of 2025 she’s cleared all her health exams with excellent hips, and a CHIC number. She also picked up RN, ATT, CGC, CGCA and TKN quickly. After a stint in the whelping box (puppies born Nov, 2025, she's out and about until her next season when we will repeat the Teddy x Frankie litter which will produce both black and liver puppies. We love her sweet nature, svelte silhouette, beautiful face, lovely coat and eagerness to please and learn.
Great health testing
Patellar Luxation, OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, +4 more.
Maggie, mom
Flat-Coated Retriever
About Maggie
Maggie is a female Flat-Coated Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Amy decided to make her part of their program. Amy 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.
Angus, dad
Flat-Coated Retriever
About Angus
Angus is a male Flat-Coated Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Amy decided to make him part of their program. Amy 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.
Parent health testing
Great level
Quail Run Flat-Coated 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 Flat-Coated 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.
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.
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, DNA Disease Panel, Genetic Diversity Test
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).
