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Sweetbay Goldens
- Ingleside, TX
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Elaina and Amy S., the breeder behind Sweetbay Goldens located in Ingleside, TX. Our AKC Golden Retriever puppies are raised with love, health-tested parents, early socialization, vet care, and lifelong support. Each pup comes with AKC papers and a puppy packet. Join the Sweetbay Goldens family—where trust, care, and connection matter most.
Q. & A. with Elaina and Amy
Why did you start breeding?
I got my start in breeding with my first Golden Retriever, Abby, in 2013. I sought out mentorship and began what would be a lifelong passion. After a few wonderful years, I paused to pursue my career, but my love for the breed never faded. I’ve returned with renewed passion and a deeper commitment to raising healthy, happy puppies and supporting families for life.What makes your program special?
Our breeding program stands out with health-tested parents, Early Neurological Stimulation, early scent detection, and strong socialization. Puppies begin potty and crate training before going home, and we offer lifelong support to every family. It’s a foundation of care, connection, and commitment.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 Elaina and Amy
Elaina and Amy 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
Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes AKC registration papers, 2 sets of vaccinations, dewormings, puppy packet with goodies, and a toy scented like mom and litter to ease the transition into their new home. A $500 non-refundable deposit secures your puppy and place on waitlist or choice selection and applies to the total price.”
Contract & health guarantee
Elaina and Amy 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 Elaina and Amy 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 Elaina and Amy 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
- 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Elaina and Amy.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Ingleside, TX
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Corpus Christi Airport
Flexible meeting point
Elaina and Amy can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Elaina and Amy
Elaina and Amy has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 month
Elaina and Amy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Elaina and Amy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Sweetbay 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
Riley, mom
Golden Retriever
About Riley
Riley is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Elaina and Amy decided to make her part of their program. Elaina and Amy 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.
Uploaded health tests
PRA, Golden Retriever 1, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, +4 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Sweetbay 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.
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.
Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type, Vet Wellness Exam
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).
