Red-Dawn
Meet the breeder
I'm Alicia D., the breeder behind Red-Dawn located in Celina, TX. AKC Breeder of Merit since 2003. OFA CHIC + Echo on all parents. UKC & AKC Hunting titles on parents. Embark DNA. Est 1986 We produce all hunting genetics litters. We also blend American Show, European Show and American hunting lines to reduce inbreeding. Litters are often DNA COI of 15%.
Q. & A. with Alicia
Why did you start breeding?
My parents got me a Golden Retriever puppy as a child and it was my full responsibility to train it. They took me to obedience school every week. The dog-show ladies that ran the kennel club mentored me on not only how to train my dog, but how to show and how to be a good breeder. Back in the 1980’s the ladies who showed, bred, trained their dogs had much wisdom to pass on.What makes your program special?
Years of breeding, showing and training dogs gives us insight into how to best breed Goldens. Our goal is to reduce inbreeding by blending lines of Goldens. We do this by blending dogs from separate continents and varieties of sub-types of Golden lines. We know from science that health and longevity come from genetic diversity. Check our articles we wrote on this subject on our web site.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Black Plaid
Went homeFemale
Yellow Polka Dot
Went homeFemale
Girl Pup
Went homeFemale
Boy Pup
Went homeMale
Last Pick Boy pup
Went homeMale
Adam
Went homeMale
Ava
Went homeFemale
Eve
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Alicia
Alicia 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
“AKC limited registration that can become Full after OFA CHIC, Volhard Temperament Tested, Raw fed, dewormed, veterinary exam, 2 year health warranty. Deposit holes your seniority on the waitlist. You may move your deposit onto or off of a litter at any point.”
Contract & health guarantee
Alicia 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 Alicia 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 Alicia 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
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- 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
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Food & treats
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Alicia.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Celina, TX
5100 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Dallas Love Field
5128 miles away
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Meet in McAlester, OK
4978 miles away
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More about Alicia
Certifications & recognitions
IACP, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., AKC Breeder of Merit.
Alicia has been a member of Good Dog for 5 months
Alicia was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Alicia is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Red-Dawn 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
Litter and program updates
Alicia D.
Litter update on 04 Nov. 2025 •Mom & puppies playing
Findlay and Nala's litter
Alicia D.
Litter update on 05 Oct. 2025 •Puppies tugging
Crue and Reign's litter
Parent dogs
Pickles, mom
Golden Retriever
About Pickles
Pickles regularly goes duck hunting and also competes in UKC retriever hunt tests. When not hunting she prefers the couch.
Excellent health testing
PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, +9 more.
Nala, mom
Golden Retriever
About Nala
SHR Red-Dawn Resolute Nala JH WC. She is the daughter of HRCH Resolute Red King of Texas “Rory” + Red-Dawn Lux. Watch for Nala competing in HRC and AKC hunt tests. She has her UKC Started Retriever title. Nala lives with us in Texas
Excellent health testing
PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, +8 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Red-Dawn 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, 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.
DNA Disease Panel, 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).
