Sugar River Goldens
- Verona, WI
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm Melissa S., the breeder behind Sugar River Goldens located in Verona, WI. We decided to take our love for this breed to the next level by breeding our incredible dogs. We hope our puppies bring lots of joy and love into the hearts of their new families! We love this breed and the experience of having litters! Our mission is to raise pups that are set to become the best companions.
Q. & A. with Melissa
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Pink
Went homeFemale
Female 1
Went homeFemale
Purple
Went homeFemale
Black
Went homeFemale
Female 4
Went homeFemale
Yellow
Went homeFemale
Yellow
Went homeFemale
Multi
Went homeFemale
Green
Went homeMale
Blue
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boys 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Melissa
Melissa 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.
Melissa 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 6 weeks old.
“We send weekly pictures. We are able to narrow down the match to 2-3 pups usually and then let you make the decision from there. All pups wear different collar colors making them easy to identify. ”
Price
Contract & health guarantee
Melissa 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 Melissa 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 Melissa 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
- 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
Extras
- Food & treats
- AKC registration
- Registration
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Melissa.
Breeder's location
Meet in Verona, WI
More about Melissa
Melissa has been a member of Good Dog for almost 2 years
Melissa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Melissa is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Sugar River 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
Parent dogs
Harlow, mom
Golden Retriever
About Harlow
Harlow is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melissa decided to make her part of their program. Melissa 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.
Excellent health testing
PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, +8 more.
Twist, mom
Golden Retriever
About Twist
Twist is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melissa decided to make her part of their program. Melissa 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.
Parent health testing
Good level
Sugar River 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.
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.
DNA Disease Panel, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type, 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).
