I'm Sammy T., the breeder behind Star English Cream Goldens located in Jacksonville, NC. Every puppy we raise is adored as part of our family from birth. Our puppies will complete your home, your family, and your heart! We have developed several protocols to ensure the health and well-being of all of our dogs. It’s our top priority to make sure each of our puppy families welcomes a happy and healthy new family member into their homes!
Q. & A. with Sammy
Why did you start breeding?
Hello! We began breeding a few years ago as family-owned breeders specializing in English Cream Golden Retrievers.
Our passion for these gentle, loving companions goes beyond raising puppies—we focus on breeding for health, love, and temperment!
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Sammy
Sammy 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 Sammy to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Sammy 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 Sammy 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 Sammy directly.
Star English Cream Goldens 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
Litter and program updates
Sammy T.
Litter update on 01 Apr. •
Gray enjoying some one on one time
TEDDY and CC's litter
Sammy T.
Litter update on 30 Mar. •
TEDDY and CC's litter
Sammy T.
Litter update on 30 Mar. •
TEDDY and CC's litter
Sammy T.
Litter update on 22 Mar. •
Morning time, puppies are so happy.
TEDDY and CC's litter
Sammy T.
Litter update on 22 Mar. •
Helping with yard work.
TEDDY and CC's litter
Parent dogs
CC, mom
Golden Retriever
About CC
Cotton Candy was handpicked from our last litter to stay with us due to her exceptional intelligence and temperament. She is an affectionate and people-oriented girl who thrives on companionship. Eager to please and highly trainable, she comes from a strong pedigree filled with champions, making her an outstanding representative of her breed.
OFA HIPS/ELBOW/EYES/DM/NCL/Prcd-PRA/PRA1/PRA2/RDO Embark Ichthyosis, CMS, DMD, NCL 5, COL1A1 Clear
Excellent health testing
PRA, Golden Retriever 1, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, +8 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Star English Cream Goldens 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.
Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type
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.
DNA Disease Panel, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), PRA, Golden Retriever 2, 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).
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.