Sandia Golden Creams
- Albuquerque, NM ·
Meet the breeder
I'm Tamara L., the breeder behind Sandia Golden Creams located in Albuquerque, NM. The health and well-being of our dogs is at the heart of everything we do. By prioritizing both genetic health and exceptional lineage, we strive to produce English Cream Golden Retrievers that not only meet breed standards but also become loving, lifelong companions for their families.
Q. & A. with Tamara
Why did you start breeding?
We fell in love with English Cream Golden Retrievers because they make wonderful family dogs. They are gentle, calm and highly affection around children. They are also striking in their appearance, with their long flowing double coats in that beautiful light shade of golden. They are highly intelligent and eager to please, which make them excellent service and therapy dogs.What makes your program special?
We are committed to responsible breeding and take every step possible to ensure our puppies are set up for long, healthy, and happy lives. That commitment begins with comprehensive health testing for our dogs that allow us to make thoughtful breeding decisions. Raised right in the heart of our home, our puppies are surrounded by love, attention, and daily interaction from the very beginning.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are 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 Tamara
Tamara 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, Tamara partners with them to find the best puppy match.
“Please contact us to complete a puppy application. If we determine that you are a good match, we will keep your information on file along with your specific preferences.”
Price
Contract & health guarantee
Tamara 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 Tamara 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 Tamara 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Tamara.
Breeder's location
Meet in Albuquerque, NM
5354 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Albuquerque Sunport
5355 miles away
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Meet in Austin, TX
5299 miles away
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More about Tamara
Tamara has been a member of Good Dog for 2 months
Tamara was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Tamara is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Sandia Golden Creams 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
Bella Lucero, mom
Golden Retriever
About Bella Lucero
Bella Lucero is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Tamara decided to make her part of their program. Tamara 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
Good level
Sandia Golden Creams 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 (rDVM, not 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.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), PRA, Golden Retriever 2, DNA Disease Panel, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), 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).
