TalkAbout Retrievers
Meet the breeder
I'm Laura K., the breeder behind TalkAbout Retrievers located in Emory, TX. We aim to breed dogs who excel in many different areas. Our dogs have been successful in the field obedience, agility, and are wonderful family companions. As GRCA members, we follow strictly their COE. Our puppies are raised with Puppy Culture/AviDog to put them on a path for success.
Q. & A. with Laura
Why did you start breeding?
Several years ago, we learned what health testing was, and accidentally stumbled upon field work. While our dogs have enormous potential, we are just now competing at higher levels, and we are excited to continue earning more titles. We are excited to help connect hunters and new competitors with a furry partner.What makes your program special?
We are thorough in everything we do. We hold ourselves to excellence in every aspect whether it be health testing, choosing breeding pairs, socialization, or placing puppies in new homes. This attention to detail helps us ensure that each of our puppies is ready to thrive in any environment and that their new owners are equipped to raise their pup with confidence.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Laura
Laura 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 covers lifelong breeder support, a 28-month health guarantee, limited to full registration, deworming, vaccinations, microchip, dna testing, and vet check prior to going home. Deposits are not taken until a pregnancy is confirmed and litter size estimated. They are non refundable except at my discretion or if no puppy is available."
Contract & health guarantee
Laura 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 Laura 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 Laura 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
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
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Laura.
Breeder's location
Meet in Emory, TX
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Dallas Love Field
More about Laura
Club memberships
Laura is a member of Lonestar HRC, Hunting Retriever Club, and Golden Retriever Club of America.
Laura has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Laura was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Laura is a trusted Good Dog breeder
TalkAbout 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
Crue, dad
Golden Retriever
About Crue
Crue is brilliant, goofy, friendly master hunter who succeeds in everything he does
Ledger, dad
Golden Retriever
About Ledger
Master's Why So Serious, "Ledger", came to us in late 2017 at 8 months old. After finding out he was still available, we began to discuss him with his breeder. A few VERY short weeks later, Ledger was on our doorstep all the way from Arizona. Named for the notorious Joker actor, Heath Ledger, our boy is anything but serious. Ledger is the typical golden goofball and enjoys the chance to run free and swim in ponds. He is very birdy and watery, and has very high toy drive. He is an easy going dog, gentle in nature with children and the elderly. He cohabitates with other intact males nicely, and does not display any aggressive tendencies. Ledger's senior hunter title was expected prior to 2020, however we unfortunately encountered a trainer who was extremely cruel to him, and set his training behind. As a testament to his temperament and drive, Ledger has come back from this horrible experience and still loves to play the game, and loves to meet strangers. We expect both his seasoned and senior titles by the end of 2020, and hope to have his master and finished titles by the end of 2021. He's a hard-hitting, high drive dog who we hope will go far. He currently has his CGC, CCA, and advanced trick titles, and will be adding his SH, RN, and some dock diving titles this year (one jump is needed for senior). He has matured nicely with a thick, dark coat. He is deep in the chest, with nice rear angles. He has a smooth topline, correct bite, and kind expression. He weighs around 70-75lbs and stands approximately 24" tall. Ledger is standing at stud to approved bitches.
Great health testing
Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), +7 more.
Ginny, mom
Golden Retriever
About Ginny
Ginny is a little firecracker. Standing just 19" and weighing 45 lbs, she is small, but speedy and agile. Exceptional food drive and toy drive, Ginny would've made an excellent agility dog. However, we co-own Ginny with family members, where she is primarily a cherished family pet. Living with two small children, Ginny is gentle with her kids, and has a blast playing with other dogs. An extremely athletic dog, Ginny can jump a 3ft baby gate from a stand still. She has excellent water courage, and is a very strong swimmer. Obedient and biddable, she tries her hardest to please her humans and needs very little correction. While she has not been on birds, as a puppy she had excellent bird drive (and has been known to retrieve a wandering chicken or two). Her pedigree brings in well-known powerhouses of the retrieving world, and we expect her to produce wonderful competition dogs
Great health testing
Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 2 (PRA-crd2), +7 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
TalkAbout 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.
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.
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, 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).
