The Purrfectpups
- North Highlands, CA
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Rachel M., the breeder behind The Purrfectpups located in North Highlands, CA. Having a dog in our lives is such a blessing. We find so much fulfillment in providing that same companionship to other homes! We find so much joy in watching our puppies grow and develop their own unique personalities. We can’t wait for you to meet your next loving and loyal companion!
Q. & A. with Rachel
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Lane
Went homeFemale
Emily
Went homeFemale
Jess
Went homeMale
Luke
Went homeMale
Rory
Went homeFemale
Lorelei
Went homeFemale
Logan
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Rachel
Rachel 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
Contract & health guarantee
Rachel 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 Rachel 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 Rachel 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
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Rachel.
Breeder's location
Meet in North Highlands, CA
5592 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet in Reno, NV
5500 miles away
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More about Rachel
Rachel has been a member of Good Dog for 11 months
Rachel was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Rachel is a trusted Good Dog breeder
The Purrfectpups 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
- RM
Rachel M.
Program update on 24 Nov 2025 •
- RM
Rachel M.
Program update on 04 Nov 2025 •Sookie X Cloud females
- RM
Rachel M.
Litter update on 04 Nov 2025 •Sweet Rory
Cloud and Sookie's litter
Parent dogs
Sookie, mom
Golden Retriever
About Sookie
Sookie is a 3-year-old female golden retriever with a beautiful cream-colored coat and a warm, gentle presence. She has a naturally sweet and affectionate temperament that shines through with how she cares for her puppies. Calm yet playful, Sookie loves spending time with people and other animals alike, always greeting everyone with kindness and a soft wag of her tail. She loves quiet walks, cozy naps, and all the pets and cuddles she can get. With her loving nature and easygoing spirit, Sookie brings a sense of peace and happiness into our home!
Parent health testing
Good level
The Purrfectpups 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 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 (Preliminary), 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.
DNA Disease Panel
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).
