Southstar Golden Retrievers
Meet the breeder
I'm Diane B., the breeder behind Southstar Golden Retrievers located in Albany, NY. I am dedicated to producing happy and healthy Golden Retrievers. I am looking for homes that do performance with their golden retrievers -- competition obedience, agility, hunt tests, etc.
Q. & A. with Diane
What makes your program special?
We are a small and focused program dedicated to bettering our program and the breed with each litter we produce.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Ms. Blue
Went homeFemale
Mr. Red
Went homeMale
Mr. Brown
Went homeMale
Ms. Green
Went homeFemale
Ms. Pink
Went homeFemale
Mr. Purple
Went homeMale
Ms. Orange
Went homeFemale
Mr. Black
Went homeMale
Mr. Blue
Went homeMale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Diane
Diane 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 $300 refundable deposit and $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“My price includes AKC registration, microchipping, first round of vaccinations, eye and heart checks, ESI (Early Scent Introduction), ENS (early neurological stimulation), early socialization and the beginnings of cratetraining. ”
Contract & health guarantee
Diane 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 Diane 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 Diane 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
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Diane.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Albany, NY
315 miles away
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More about Diane
Club memberships
Diane is a member of Hudson Valley Golden Retriever Club and Golden Retriever Club of America.
Diane has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Diane was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Diane’s links
Diane is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Southstar 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 dogs
Vista, mom
Golden Retriever
About Vista
Darn near perfect! Vista has earned both her Companion Dog Excellent and Junior Hunter title in the same year! She is also a certified therapy dog and loves to visit with people to brighten their day!
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Southstar 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.
Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific)
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).
