Royal River Retrievers
Meet the breeder
I'm Sandra W., the breeder behind Royal River Retrievers located in Yarmouth, ME. Royal River Retrievers: Conscientiously breeding well-balanced dogs that are friendly, reliable, and trustworthy; come from healthy ancestors; are structurally sound enough to flourish in the tasks asked of them; and are given the best start in life.
Q. & A. with Sandra
Why did you start breeding?
Ever since 2005 when serious thoughts of breeding first crossed my mind, I have been preparing by reading books, attending seminars and club activities, volunteering at shows, hunt trials, tracking, etc. By 2013, I decided I had done plenty of toe-dipping and plunged right in with my first litter. I fell in love with the whole process and continue my journey to the master level with ongoing education from Avidog, Puppy Culture, and mentors who share a wealth of experience and support.What makes your program special?
I truly enjoy spending quality time with my dogs, and I take pride that the puppies I help bring into this world are temperamentally stable, structurally sound, and healthy.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Onnie
Went homeFemale
Bogie
Went homeMale
Willow
Went homeFemale
Nash
Went homeMale
Maggie
Went homeFemale
Finn
Went homeMale
Millie
Went homeFemale
Grady
Went homeMale
Sam
Went homeMale
Tuk
Went homeMale
Clementine
Went homeFemale
Daisy
Went homeFemale
Ivy
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Sandra
Sandra 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Pricing for 2021 litters. Next available litter is summer 2022. After meeting all members of the household and upon mutual approval, you are welcome to leave a $500 non-refundable deposit. If I do not have a puppy available, I will return your deposit, or you can transfer it to a future litter.”
Contract & health guarantee
Sandra 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 Sandra 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 Sandra 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Sandra.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Yarmouth, ME
More about Sandra
Club memberships
Sandra is a member of Golden Retriever Club of America, Maine Golden Retriever Club , Yankee Golden Retriever Club, Dog Tracking Club of Maine, Penobscot Hunting Retriever Club , Maine Retriever Trial Club , and Federation of Maine Dog Lovers & Responsible Dog Lovers.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit, CHIC Certified, Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing, Puppy Culture Breeder.
Sandra has been a member of Good Dog for almost 7 years
Sandra was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Sandra is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Royal River 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
Aston, mom
Golden Retriever
About Aston
Aston is a female Golden Retriever over 7 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sandra decided to make her part of their program. Sandra 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.
Pembroke (retired), mom
Golden Retriever
About Pembroke (retired)
Pembroke (retired) is a female Golden Retriever about 15 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sandra decided to make her part of their program. Sandra 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.
Aegon, dad
Golden Retriever
About Aegon
Aegon is a male Golden Retriever almost 7 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Sandra decided to make him part of their program. Sandra 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.
Solstice, mom
Golden Retriever
About Solstice
Solstice is a female Golden Retriever almost 9 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sandra decided to make her part of their program. Sandra 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.
Uploaded health tests
Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).Luxe, mom
Golden Retriever
About Luxe
Luxe is a female Golden Retriever about 10 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sandra decided to make her part of their program. Sandra 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.
Uploaded health tests
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).KD (retired), mom
Golden Retriever
About KD (retired)
KD (retired) is a female Golden Retriever about 12 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sandra decided to make her part of their program. Sandra 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Royal River 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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Dentition, Brucellosis, Temperament Test
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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, DNA Repository, Full Embark Panel, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, DNA Disease Panel
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).
