The Wildfire Ranch

Heidi S.

Breeder of Golden Retrievers

  • De Beque, CO
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Heidi S., the breeder behind The Wildfire Ranch located in De Beque, CO. The Savocas are practically Colorado natives, now starting a home of their own. But while our family is new, we are not new to raising dogs! Heidi has been breeding Goldens since 2016 and we are excited to be bringing pups to homes in Grand Junction, Denver and the surrounding states.

Q. & A. with Heidi

  • Why did you start breeding?

    When I was a kid I was finally able to set about getting my first dog. My family's only requirement was that it had to be completely reliable with children. That rules out a lot of breeds, and I soon settled on the Golden. How glad I am that I did! The rest is history.

  • What makes your program special?

    We focus on a healthy dog with temperament being the first consideration, then striving for beauty. Our goal is a well rounded Golden that is wonderful at home, but still capable of adventure, obedience, and even the show ring. As for our rearing, ranch raised and family loved puppies are just different! They are well handled, in a way that only a young child's love can accomplish. :)

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include dark golden, golden, and 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.

Getting a puppy from Heidi

Heidi 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 $2,000 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Our puppies come microchipped with a prepaid Reunite enrollment, along with their first shot and deworming, a puppy pack, their AKC registration application, and our healthy puppy and two-year genetic health guarantee. A deposit is required to reserve a pick of the litter.”

Contract & health guarantee

Heidi 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 Heidi 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 Heidi 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
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Food & treats
      • Toys

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in De Beque, CO

5169 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Grand Junction Airport (Walker Field)

5191 miles away

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Meet in Denver, CO

5043 miles away

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More about Heidi

  • Heidi has been a member of Good Dog for 12 months

    Heidi was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

Heidi is a trusted Good Dog breeder

The Wildfire Ranch 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

Good level

The Wildfire Ranch 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 (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.

  • 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.

  • DNA Disease Panel, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, 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).

Verified owner stories

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

  • Nikki G.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2026

    Heidi was wonderful. She was very responsive and kind. We are very satisfied with our experience and our pup seem healthy and happy. We look forward to sharing updates on our pup Ryder.

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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.

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.