Tallgrass Golden Retrievers
Meet the breeder
I'm James B., the breeder behind Tallgrass Golden Retrievers located in St. George, UT. Goldens have stolen our hearts & we wish to proliferate breed standard Golden Retrievers to bring that joy to every home possible. We believe that a dog’s health and temperament are paramount. Our program is thoughtfully designed to prioritize genetic health and robust personalities. We carefully plan our litters, based on health and temperamental qualities, ensuring that every puppy embodies a loving and intelligent nature.
Q. & A. with James
What makes your program special?
Our commitment goes beyond just breeding; we strive to create an environment where our dogs can thrive. We focus on socializing our puppies from an early age, providing them with the experiences they need to develop into well-adjusted adults. We take pride in each dog we raise, emphasizing training, socialization, and positive reinforcement to cultivate desirable traits in our puppies.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Yellow
Went homeFemale
Blue
Went homeFemale
Red
Went homeFemale
Purple
Went homeFemale
Pink
Went homeFemale
Teal
Went homeFemale
Green
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from James
James 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 refundable deposit and $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price includes limited registration, deworming, first round of vaccines, puppy take home package, and a starter bag of food. All our puppies are the same price. A deposit is due at the time your contract is submitted in order to move forward.”
Contract & health guarantee
James 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 James 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 James 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
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from James.
Breeder’s location
Meet in St. George, UT
1955 miles away
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More about James
Club memberships
James is a member of Golden Retriever Club of America.
James has been a member of Good Dog for 11 months
James was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
James is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Tallgrass Golden 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
Babs, mom
Golden Retriever
About Babs
Babs is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, James decided to make her part of their program. James 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.
Great health testing
PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, +7 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Tallgrass Golden 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.
Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type
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.
Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, DNA Disease Panel, 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).
