Retrieving Goldens
Meet the breeder
I'm David A., the breeder behind Retrieving Goldens located in Hollister, CA. We are a dog breeder in Northern California. We breed our Golden Retriever with a focus on making the puppy's transition from our loving home to yours as easy as possible. Dog parents are AKC Registered, DNA tested, and have passed their OFA health tests. We aim to breed the best animals and ensure quality care. Read reviews from puppy owners from our last litter at our Retrieving Goldens web page to see what sets us apart from other breeders. Puppies will be de-wormed, have a Vet check and first round of vaccines. They come with a week's worth of food, a blanket with the mother's scent, and AKC registration is to be completed before leaving. More information at our Retrieving Goldens web page.
Q. & A. with David
Why did you start breeding?
We fell in love with the breed and want to be a part of producing these precious lives to bless others.What makes your program special?
The puppies are born in our home and will stay there with the mom until they are ready for their forever homes. They are given love and excellent support to assist them in their new homes. Dog parents are AKC Certified and OFA Health Tested.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include golden and 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 David
David 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 $400 deposit and $2,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Puppies will be de-wormed, have a Vet check and first round of vaccines. They come with a week's worth of food, and AKC registration is to be completed before leaving. The deposit is refundable on a case by case basis only with the approval of the seller.”
Contract & health guarantee
David 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 David 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 David 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
- 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
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from David.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Hollister, CA
5703 miles away
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More about David
David has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
David was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
David’s links
David is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Retrieving 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
Bailey, mom
Golden Retriever
About Bailey
Bailey is loving, affectionate, smart, and loyal. She loves playing fetch and spending time with her owners. She gets a long well with other animals, kids, and she loves meeting new people. Her sweet temperament makes her loveable to all who meet her. Bailey is AKC registered, DNA tested, and has passed all of her OFA health tests.
Good health testing
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +2 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Retrieving 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.
