StoneFly Retrievers
Meet the breeder
I'm Larry T., the breeder behind StoneFly Retrievers located in Ennis, MT. We breed each litter of puppies with the goal of superior temperament, health, conformation, movement, and the natural ability. We take great pride in our dogs.
Q. & A. with Larry
Why did you start breeding?
Years ago we had an extremely well bred Golden and didn't realize it. Once she was grown we had her genetic testing completed to make sure she was healthy. Then other Golden owners begin contacting me wanting to know when we were breeding her and could they be on the list for a pup. We talked about it and decided to go ahead a breed her. She had some great pups and that set us on this path.What makes your program special?
We take months of investigation before we breed. We check heath clearances, pedigrees, and overall appearance. We then do a test pedigree and check the COI to make sure we're not inbreeding. I've been doing this for over 20 years and have been very successful at producing very healthy active pups.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Larry
Larry 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
"The price includes a genetic guarantee, socialization, deworming and first set of puppy shots. Our deposits non-refundable unless we are unable to complete our agreement."
Contract & health guarantee
Larry 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 Larry 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 Larry 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Larry.
Breeder's location
Meet in Ennis, MT
4938 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Bozeman Yellowstone Airport (was Gallatin Field)
4898 miles away
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More about Larry
Club memberships
Larry is a member of Treasure State Retriever Club, Hunting Retriever Club, and Golden Retriever Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified.
Larry has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Larry was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Larry is a trusted Good Dog breeder
StoneFly 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
Rusty, mom
Golden Retriever
About Rusty
Rusty is a 62 lb. dark golden. She is very intelligent, loving, and a great hunter. She is a great mother.
Parent health testing
Great level
StoneFly 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.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, 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).
