I'm Teresa S., the breeder behind Teresa Stevens located in Hastings, MI. Teresa Stevens is from Michigan and breeds English Cream Golden Retrievers. I stand on the shoulders of some the best breeders of English Cream Golden Retrievers. For the last 5 years, I have been studying and have only chosen the best and most healthy dogs to begin my foundations. I look forward to working with you!
Q. & A. with Teresa
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are light golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Moby
Went home
Male
Skipper
Went home
Male
Captain
Went home
Male
Tanker
Went home
Male
Harbor
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
“Babe” (Babe Ruth)
Went home
Female
“Joey” (Joe Demagio)
Went home
Male
“Maguire” (Mark Maguire)
Went home
Male
“Cecil” (Cecil Fielder)
Went home
Male
“Sammy” (Sammy Sosa)
Went home
Male
“Verlander” (Justin Verlander)
Went home
Male
“Mickey” (Mickey Mantel)
Went home
Male
“Rookie”
Went home
Male
“Diamond”
Went home
Female
“Lou-Lou” (Lou Whitaker)
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Teresa
Teresa 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 between $3,000 - $4,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The deposit is non-refundable, however, it is transferable to another litter in the future.”
Contract & health guarantee
Teresa 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 Teresa 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 Teresa directly.
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
Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
AKC registration
Initial potty training
Puppy starter kit
Toys
Food & treats
Basic obedience & manners
Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Teresa.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Hastings, MI
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Gerald R. Ford Airport
Meet in Chicago, IL
More about Teresa
Teresa has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Teresa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Teresa is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Teresa Stevens 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
Lyric, mom
Golden Retriever
About Lyric
Lyric is very light in color, and has a gorgeous coat. She is as sweet as they come, and is best friends with Ava and little Addalyn, her human sisters! Lyric has an excellent hip rating, and strong genetics. Her father has been imported from the Sky Pride Kennel.
Meadow, mom
Golden Retriever
About Meadow
Meadow is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Teresa decided to make her part of their program. Teresa 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.
Sailor, mom
Golden Retriever
About Sailor
Sailor is a very sweet tempered and loving dog. She produces gorgeous puppies with her same sweetness!
Mambo, dad
Golden Retriever
About Mambo
Mambo is a male Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Teresa decided to make him part of their program. Teresa 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.
Remi, mom
Golden Retriever
About Remi
Remi is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Teresa decided to make her part of their program. Teresa 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.
Summer, mom
Golden Retriever
About Summer
Summer is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Teresa decided to make her part of their program. Teresa 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.
Briar, mom
Golden Retriever
About Briar
Briar is a female Golden Retriever over 2 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Teresa decided to make her part of their program. Teresa 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
Good level
Teresa Stevens 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 (Preliminary)
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 (Preliminary)
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 1, DNA Profile
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Teresa to bring home their puppies.
Jianghong Y.
Verified owner · June 2024
Teresa is very responsible and answers all my questions.