Thousand Lake Retrievers
- Lyman, UT ·
- Responds within a day
Available puppies
Girl 5
8 weeks old · Female
Girl 4
8 weeks old · Female
Girl 3
8 weeks old · Female
Boy 4
8 weeks old · Male
Meet the breeder
I'm Hunter B., the breeder behind Thousand Lake Retrievers located in Lyman, UT. Our goal is to provide families with happy healthy pups that will excel in the field and home! Each litter produced we are looking at what we can do to improve- whether that is for better drive and temperament or even confirmation and genetic-health quality. We simply want to better the breed!
Q. & A. with Hunter
Why did you start breeding?
We bought our first golden back in the winter of 2020. We fell in love with Lulu! My dream has always been to raise and train hunting dogs since I was a boy. I had a lab or two before but when I got Lulu I knew immediately that this was the direction I wanted to go! I soon learned more about field pedigrees and ofa/genetic health testing and since then directed my focus more in that direction!What makes your program special?
"You don’t have to reinvent the wheel, find something that already works and go with it.” This is exactly our program. Thankfully to good mentors we have been able to follow proven methods and practices that work! Our main focus as a program is this-raise healthy pups who will serve well in both the field and home! Every good hunting dog should be even a better pet! A good off switch is a must!What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include dark golden and golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Hunter
Hunter 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.
Hunter partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 7 weeks old.
“At 7 weeks old we do temperament testing using the Volhard Puppy Aptitude method. From these results and simply watching them develop over the few previous weeks, we mindfully place each puppy into what homes we feel will have the best results based off their personalities and your needs. ”
Price
“Price includes- 26 month health guarantee Microchip AKC registration All age appropriate vaccinations/wormer . The price and deposit vary from litter to litter. Males and females are the same price.”
Contract & health guarantee
Hunter 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 Hunter 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 Hunter 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
- 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- AKC registration
- Registration
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Hunter.
Breeder's location
Meet in Lyman, UT
5325 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet in Grand Junction, CO
5195 miles away
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More about Hunter
Hunter has been a member of Good Dog for 3 months
Hunter was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Hunter is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Thousand Lake 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
Darla, mom
Golden Retriever
About Darla
Dear Darla! Darla is a sweet, loving, and high energy female! She is a 50 pound red golden! She has a lot of go, but of course has a great off switch. Darla has her Virtual Home Manner Title and was professionally trained at Utah Bird Dog Training. There she was trained/prepared for her Junior Hunter Title, which we are planning to run this spring. Darla comes from Field-Bred Golden Pedigree. She is backed by generations of health-testing and titles. Darla has her OFA chic number and is genetically tested through Embark. She is clear of all breed-related illnesses. Pedigree and Health results are in the pedigree below. https://k9-data.org/dog/detail/500004948
Excellent health testing
PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, +8 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Thousand Lake 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.
DNA Disease Panel, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), 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).
