I'm Justin H., the breeder behind SDPREMIERGOLDENS located in Ramona, CA. Golden Retrievers have been part of my life forever. As a groomer, my love for the breed only grew. Seeing quality Goldens become rare in Southern California, I began breeding healthy, even-tempered dogs ready to live adventurous lives with their Pawfect Family!
Q. & A. with Justin
Why did you start breeding?
Growing up with a Golden Retriever mix, I fell in love with the breed’s intelligence, loyalty, and affectionate nature. When I graduated from college and started my pet salon, my passion for working with dogs only grew. I quickly noticed that strong, well-bred Golden Retrievers were becoming harder to find in Southern California.
What makes your program special?
We limit ourselves to only 3 litters per year to ensure all puppies receive the necessary engagement, quality training, and socialization experiences, while still allowing our mother dogs to be moms for only 2 years. Rather than breeding the Dam 5-6 times until the number of puppies decreases, I believe this provides a better quality of life for all.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include golden and light 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.
Addams-Red
Went home
Male
Sabrina-Purple
Went home
Female
Carrie-Yellow
Went home
Female
Luna-Grey
Went home
Female
Buffy-Pink
Went home
Female
Burton-Black
Went home
Male
Dexter-Orange
Went home
Male
Morticia-Lime Green
Went home
Female
Freddy - Blue
Went home
Male
Bram-Dark Green
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Justin
Justin 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 refundable deposit and $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“This price includes health guarantee, AKC Registration, first vet check up, de-worming, first combination vaccination, puppy blanket from mom, microchip, and a snuggle puppy. Deposit is to hold place for pick of litter.”
Contract & health guarantee
Justin 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 Justin 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 Justin directly.
SDPREMIERGOLDENS 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
Aiya, mom
Golden Retriever
About Aiya
Aiya came to us from Goldens Do x Golden Cream Puff in 2022. Aiya was the first Dam introduced to our program and is a fantastic mother. Aiya is a large dog with a slim head, slim muzzle, straight coat, level top line, good bone density, and good muscle. Aiya gets compliments when we are out in town about how sweet she is and how gorgeous she looks. Aiya is a very food-driven dog: no picky eaters here! Enjoying home-cooked meals each day, a good 2-mile walk/hike, and playing in the yard and orchard with her sister and daughter, Bellatrix (future hopeful). Aiya always tries to sit next to you and be close by. She is a great, emotionally in-tune dog that is able to respond to anyone who needs a little extra love! She is fantastic with my uncle, who is a retired veteran, her little nieces and nephews who visit, and even our family cat. To show affection, she will lick you, cuddle up to you, lie next to you, snuggle you, and try to cheer anyone up in any way that she can. You can typically find Aiya lying upside down nearby with her favorite ball in her mouth.
Aiya's Current Weight: 75-80 lbs
Coat type: Golden, Straight, Moderate
Energy level(overall): Moderate
Drive level(motivation): Moderate
Food motivation: High
Health Clearances:
https://ofa.org/advanced-search/?appnum=2521765
OFA Hips: BORDERLINE(2025)
PENNHIP HIPS: LDI=.41, RDI=.45
OFA Elbows: NORMAL(2025)
OFA Eyes(by ophthalmologist): NORMAL(2025)
OFA Heart(Ausc+Echo by cardiologist): NORMAL(2025)
Dentition: FULL
Excellent health testing
PRA, Golden Retriever 1, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, +8 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
SDPREMIERGOLDENS 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.
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.