Ritidian Goldens
- Indianapolis, IN
Upcoming litters
Golden Retriever litter
Expected Oct. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Duane P., the breeder behind Ritidian Goldens located in Indianapolis, IN. I have owned golden retrievers for 20 years and then got my first show quality golden retriever on 2015. He went on to become an AKC champion and is the foundation of our program.
Q. & A. with Duane
Why did you start breeding?
I always wanted to get into breeding as I know what these wonderful dogs have done for my family. I wanted to be able to have others enjoy my puppies in the same fashion.What makes your program special?
Our puppies are handled with care from the time they are born and well socialized to bring you a puppy that will bring you a puppy with a wonderful temperament.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Duane
Duane 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.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Duane partners with them to find the best puppy match.
“Puppies are matched with their temperament to best match their new homes. We have spent countless hours getting to know your puppy from birth and will choose a puppy to best match your home environment. ”
Price
“Health guarantee, first round of vaccines, deworming, and microchipped.”
Contract & health guarantee
Duane 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 Duane 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 Duane 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
- 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
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Duane.
Breeder's location
Meet in Indianapolis, IN
4370 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Indianapolis Airport
4381 miles away
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Meet in Chicago, IL
4327 miles away
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More about Duane
Club memberships
Duane is a member of Golden Retriever Club of America.
Duane has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Duane was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Duane is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Ritidian 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
Lizzy, mom
Golden Retriever
About Lizzy
Sweet, calm temperament
Good health testing
PRA, Golden Retriever 1, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, +6 more.
Sugar, mom
Golden Retriever
About Sugar
Sugar is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Duane decided to make her part of their program. Duane 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.
Maple, mom
Golden Retriever
About Maple
Maple is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Duane decided to make her part of their program. Duane 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
Excellent level
Ritidian 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.
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, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type, 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).
