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SwiftRiver Goldens
- Portland, ME
- Responds within a few hours
Meet the breeder
I'm Cindy M., the breeder behind SwiftRiver Goldens located in Portland, ME. Our dogs are our first priority! We are committed to health testing them as much as we are committed to loving them. Our dogs come before anything else. We are so grateful to have the opportunity to share our passion for the Golden Retriever to others.
Q. & A. with Cindy
Why did you start breeding?
It all began when we had a lovely dog that we thought would be a wonderful asset that met the breed standards.What makes your program special?
We do all the testing on the dogs. All puppies are raised in our home. We do ENS zone all puppies, so many enrichment things too. Puppies are well socialized before leaving. We do temperament and structural evaluations on all pups. We do a puppy questionnaire and meet every potential new puppy owner. I have a certain criteria puppy owners need to meet.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 8
Went homeMale
Boy 9
Ready now2 years old · Male
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 7
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Cindy
Cindy 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 $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“I require a deposit when the pups are 2 weeks old.”
Contract & health guarantee
Cindy 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 Cindy 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 Cindy 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Extras
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Cindy.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Portland, ME
3576 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Portland Jetport
3579 miles away
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More about Cindy
Club memberships
Cindy is a member of Midcoast Kennel club, Golden Retriever Club of America, Maine Golden Retriever Club, and Yankee Golden Retriever Club.
Cindy has been a member of Good Dog for almost 6 years
Cindy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Cindy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
SwiftRiver 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
Georgie, mom
Golden Retriever
About Georgie
Georgie is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Cindy decided to make her part of their program. Cindy 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.
Obie, dad
Golden Retriever
About Obie
Obie is a male Golden Retriever over 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Cindy decided to make him part of their program. Cindy 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.
Gus, dad
Golden Retriever
About Gus
Gus is a male Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Cindy decided to make him part of their program. Cindy 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.
Franki, mom
Golden Retriever
About Franki
Franki is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Cindy decided to make her part of their program. Cindy 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
SwiftRiver 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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Dentition
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.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type
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).
