Rowan Red Retrievers

Tonya N.

Breeder of Golden Retrievers

  • Woodland Hills, CA ·
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Tonya N., the breeder behind Rowan Red Retrievers located in Woodland Hills, CA. We strive to prepare all our puppies to excel in their forever homes as service dogs and as loving companions. While not every pup in each litter will grow up to become a working service dog, we are confident that each one will become a treasured family member!

Q. & A. with Tonya

  • Why did you start breeding?

    As a redhead from a family of seven redheaded children, I grew up used to social attention to my hair. I got a dog to match! When I started breeding red dogs 19 years ago, I realized how different they were from other Golden Retrievers in temperament and drive, and I noted that they also helped diffuse attention away from medical equipment or deficits of their handlers when used as service dogs.

  • What makes your program special?

    Rowan Retrievers is a marriage between the working field retriever lines (more compact, muscular, narrow muzzle and head, dark to red coat, intensely focused energy, biddable and eager to train) and the show lines (longer flat coat, lighter colorings of gold and cream, larger blocky head and frame, mellow energy, lovable floofs) to make a dog best suited for service or an active outdoorsy family.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies are dark 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.

Getting a puppy from Tonya

Tonya 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.

Tonya 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.

“The matches are made in the order the deposits come in for the litter. Once the matches are made from persons on our wait list, any additional dogs are placed on Good Dog once they are over 6 weeks old so they can find a home as an individual. The dog represented is the dog the buyers on Good Dog will receive if their application is approved. ”

Price

Puppy prices include a $1,500 non-refundable deposit and $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Price also includes vaccines, 3 wormings, microchip, bio sensory training starting at day 3, 24 month health guarantee, first month of pet insurance through Trupanion, crate training and housebreaking starting at 4 weeks, ongoing socialization, and early work on basic commands. After initial $1,500 deposit, the final balance will be paid upon pick up or delivery.”

Contract & health guarantee

Tonya 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 Tonya 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 Tonya directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • Toys
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Initial potty training
      • Food & treats
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Tonya.

Breeder's location

Meet in Woodland Hills, CA

5784 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at PDX

5216 miles away

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Meet in Seattle, WA

5083 miles away

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More about Tonya

  • Tonya has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years

    Tonya was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Tonya’s links

Tonya is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Rowan Red 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Rowan Red 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 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.

  • Full Embark Panel, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, 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).

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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