SpringWave Kennel
Meet the breeder
I'm Lisa H., the breeder behind SpringWave Kennel located in Lockport, IL. I offer top quality Golden Retrievers to loving homes with emphasis on health and temperament. My puppies are raised for health and temperament. They are raised in a home environment and are handled and socialized on a daily basis. I do both ENS (early neurological stimulation) and ESI (early scent introduction) to get them off to the best start and raise them with the Puppy Culture methods. Both parents are fully healthy tested and each puppy comes with a health guarantee against genetic eye, heart, hip and elbows problems.
Q. & A. with Lisa
Why did you start breeding?
I co owned several litters before branching out in my own breeding program last year. I enjoy raising each litter and placing them in loving family homes.What makes your program special?
My breeding program is special because along with health and temperament I do activities daily with the puppies to assure they will be well adjusted puppies when they go to their new homes.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are 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.
Solstice
Went homeFemale
Chili
Went homeFemale
Glacier
Went homeFemale
Snowflake
Went homeFemale
Snowy
Went homeFemale
Flurry
Went homeFemale
Aspen
Went homeMale
Blizzard
Went homeFemale
Elsa
Went homeFemale
Frost
Went homeMale
Brrrt
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Lisa
Lisa 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.
Lisa partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 8 weeks old.
"We take great care in matching each puppy to the right family. It is important to get to know each family so decisions can be made based on each puppies personality and temperament. We evaluate puppies close to 8 weeks of age before making a final decision of what puppy goes to which family. As a result we try to set each puppy and family up for success."
Price
"The price includes the first vet check, first round of puppy vaccines and microchip. Each puppy will be sent home with a 5 pound bag of puppy food, collar/leash, blanket and toy. All puppies are sold for the same amount no matter color, gender."
Contract & health guarantee
Lisa 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 Lisa 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 Lisa directly.
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
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Lisa.
Breeder's location
Meet in Lockport, IL
More about Lisa
Lisa has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year
Lisa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Lisa’s links
Lisa is a trusted Good Dog breeder
SpringWave Kennel 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
Wink, dad
Golden Retriever
About Wink
Wink is a very sweet, calm boy that loves to snuggle. He actively trains and competes in canine nosework and loves to work. He is a very gentle natured boy and loves everyone he meets
Good health testing
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +2 more.
Whirl, mom
Golden Retriever
About Whirl
Whirl is a very sweet natured girl and is an excellent Mom. She loves people and loves training. She actively participates in scentwork training so she passes on her willingness to work to her puppies. Her past puppies are all in loving family homes and some of them are in training to become therapy/service dogs.
Good health testing
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +2 more.
Parent health testing
Good level
SpringWave Kennel 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.
