


I'm Marcella W., the breeder behind Sterlling Hill Flat Coated Retrievers located in California. We love this breed and do everything we can to help it thrive. We give each of our dogs and puppies the best care that we can. We give our puppies the best start possible so they’re set up to succeed as well-socialized, trainable, and wonderful additions to any family.
Marcella 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.
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.

Marcella 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 Marcella 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 Marcella directly.
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You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Marcella.
Meet in California
5652 miles away
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Marcella has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Marcella was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Sterlling Hill Flat Coated Retrievers meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

Flat-Coated Retriever
About Maximilion
Maximilion is a male Flat-Coated Retriever about 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Marcella decided to make him part of their program. Marcella has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Great health testing

Flat-Coated Retriever
About Grace
Grace is a female Flat-Coated Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Marcella decided to make her part of their program. Marcella has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Great level
Sterlling Hill Flat Coated 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 Flat-Coated 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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Genetic Diversity Test
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.