Shelley Smith's Golden Retrievers
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Meet the breeder
I'm Shelley S., the breeder behind Shelley Smith's Golden Retrievers located in Novato, CA. I am a preservation breeder striving for quality, health, and to ensure the future of the Golden Retriever for generations to come. I strive to produce outstanding puppies that are structurally sound, healthy, intuitive, and have wonderful temperaments. I love working with my dogs and seeing the positive effect that a well-behaved, furry companion can have on his or her family.
Q. & A. with Shelley
Why did you start breeding?
My love for Golden Retrievers inspired me to share this amazing breed with the world in a responsible way. I have loved the journey and I am a proud breeder with a focus on temperament and the overall mental and physical health of my puppies. I love placing happy, healthy puppies with loving families.What makes your program special?
I have always been invested in the well-being of animals. I wanted to give back to the Golden Retriever breed by producing healthy pups and placing them into loving homes. I am very dedicated to what I do and what I am trying to achieve as a breeder of these wonderful dogs. I work with passion, heart, integrity, and truly want what's best for my puppies and their future forever families.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Shelley
Shelley 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
Connect with Shelley to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Shelley 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 Shelley 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 Shelley 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 Shelley.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Novato, CA
2409 miles away
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More about Shelley
Shelley has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Shelley was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Shelley’s links
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Shelley is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Shelley Smith's Golden 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Shelley Smith's Golden 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.
PRA, Golden Retriever 1, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type
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).
