The Golden Court

Jay K.

Breeder of Golden Retrievers

  • Madison, AL ·

Meet the breeder

I'm Jay K., the breeder behind The Golden Court located in Madison, AL. Our goal is to set the standard for Golden Retrievers by breeding the best-tempered dogs intended for families in search of the perfect service companion. Our litters are unique, having the best of both the English and Golden lines. Gentle by nature, soft coats, happy hearts, and eager to learn with devoted attentiveness.

Q. & A. with Jay

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I wanted to continue my service animals temperament, intelligence, and love with others. As well, give the opportunity for others to try their hand at making their own service animal from one of our pups, if they choose to.

  • What makes your program special?

    Service animal bloodlines, thorough health and genetic testing, and breeding for calm, family-friendly temperaments. Puppies are raised with early socialization in a clean, home-like setting, and the program emphasizes ethical practices, personalized matching, and lifetime support.

  • 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.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Jay

Jay has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

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 between $2,500 - $4,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The price includes AKC registration, AKC Reunite Chip and registration, vaccinations up to week 8, 1 gallon of food, puppy blanket, and an AKC pamphlet. 10% of cost.”

Contract & health guarantee

Jay 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 Jay 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 Jay directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Initial potty training
      • Registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Jay.

Breeder's location

Meet in Madison, AL

4645 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Huntsville Airport (Carl T. Jones Field)

4649 miles away

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Meet in Huntsville, AL

4637 miles away

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More about Jay

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder of Merit, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..

  • Jay has been a member of Good Dog for almost 6 years

    Jay was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

Jay is a trusted Good Dog breeder

The Golden Court 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

The Golden Court 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.

  • Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Jay to bring home their puppies.

  • Julia V.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2025

      • +4

    We could not be more pleased with our experience with Jay at The Golden Court! Throughout the entire process Jay was extremely responsive, helpful, and dedicated to finding the best home possible for all of his dogs. Prior to picking our puppy up, Jay made sure to share photos and updates about our puppy’s personality and activities. We could not be more happy with our puppy. He is the sweetest boy and has the best temperament we could imagine due no doubt to his incredible pedigree. We could not love him more. We are so thankful to Jay for helping us complete our family!

  • Ragan P.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2025

      • +4

    We had a wonderful experience with Jay from The Golden Court. From the very beginning, Jay was responsive, easy to communicate with, and clearly dedicated to the well-being of his dogs. It was evident that he puts a lot of care and focus into his breeding program. Before we even brought our sweet puppy home, Jay had already started some basic training and kept us consistently updated with photos and progress reports. It made the wait so much easier and more exciting! Since bringing our puppy home, Jay has continued to stay in touch and has been an incredible resource whenever we’ve had questions. Our puppy is in excellent health, has a strong pedigree, and a truly sweet, teachable temperament. It’s clear that he came from a thoughtful and loving environment. We highly recommend Jay and his litters to anyone looking for a well-bred, well-raised puppy. You’ll be in great hands!

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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