Rocklin Goldens
- Rocklin, CA
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Summer M., the breeder behind Rocklin Goldens located in Rocklin, CA. I fell in love with Golden Retrievers at a young age, growing up watching my mom raise and care for them. That experience shaped my passion for the breed and taught me what it takes to raise healthy, well-tempered, truly exceptional dogs.
Q. & A. with Summer
Why did you start breeding?
I fell in love with Golden Retrievers at a young age, growing up watching my mom raise and care for them. That experience shaped not only my passion for the breed, but also my understanding of what it takes to raise truly exceptional dogs.What makes your program special?
Love and patience.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are golden. 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.
Golden Girl
Went homeFemale
Golden Girl
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Summer
Summer 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.
Summer 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.
“Families are invited to meet the puppies at 6 weeks, spend time with them, and make their own selection. If only one puppy remains, you’ll meet that puppy and confirm it’s the right fit for your home!”
Price
“Raised in our home from health-tested parents, they go home with limited AKC, first shots, deworming, a 1-year health guarantee, and 30 days of pet insurance coverage. This secures your waitlist spot and goes toward your puppy. Families are contacted in order of deposits received and may pass on a litter while keeping their spot for up to 2 years.”
Contract & health guarantee
Summer 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 Summer 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 Summer 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
Extras
- Initial potty training
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Summer.
Breeder's location
Meet in Rocklin, CA
5582 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Sacramento Airport
5598 miles away
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Meet in Sacramento, CA
5602 miles away
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More about Summer
Club memberships
Summer is a member of Golden Retriever Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified, DNA for Dog Breeders (Institute of Canine Biology), AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., AKC Breeder of Merit.
Summer has been a member of Good Dog for 6 months
Summer was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Summer is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Rocklin 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 health testing
Excellent level
Rocklin 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 (rDVM, not registered), 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 (rDVM, not registered), 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 Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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 (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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).
