Stellar Acres Golden Retrievers

Jason M.

Breeder of Golden Retrievers

  • Waller, TX
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Meet the breeder

I'm Jason M., the breeder behind Stellar Acres Golden Retrievers located in Waller, TX. We are from Texas and have been breeding Golden Retrievers since 1996. Proceeds from this litter will assist Stellar Acres Service Dogs Inc in their mission to provide dogs and training to those qualified individuals and organizations in need. We are an AKC & SPCA inspected breeder.

Q. & A. with Jason

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I got my first Golden in 1992 and started breeding in 1996.
  • What makes your program special?

    Our puppies typically have a gentle personality and have excelled at becoming assistance dogs, therapy dogs, comfort dogs and service dogs.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include dark golden, golden, and light golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Getting a puppy from Jason

Jason has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Jason partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“During the in-person interview, the prospective family are introduced to the puppies and parents. We often find that our puppies will pick their family and strongly believe that the puppy chosen should be the one that sings to your soul. ”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“All puppies will have their age appropriate vaccinations prior to leaving, will be dewormed and micro-chipped with a pre-paid AKC Reunite microchip and pre-paid registration.”

Contract & health guarantee

Jason 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 Jason 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 Jason 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
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Daily handling
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Jason.

Breeder's location

Meet in Waller, TX

More about Jason

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Professional Handler, Licensed Veterinary Technician, Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..

  • Jason has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years

    Jason was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Jason’s links

Jason is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Stellar Acres 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

Great level

Stellar Acres 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 (rDVM, not registered), 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 (rDVM, not registered), 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 Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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 (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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), Border Collie Type, DNA Disease Panel, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, 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).

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