Thunder Mountain Elite Flat-Coat & Golden Retrievers
- Delta, CO
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm LaDean F., the breeder behind Thunder Mountain Elite Flat-Coat & Golden Retrievers located in Delta, CO. We breed healthy, show quality Flat-Coated and Golden Retrievers. We raise and train each one of our dogs in a loving family home. Our goal is to produce puppies that are capable of participating in sports and conformation, but that are also happy to be companionable, entertaining house dogs that enjoy quieter moments as well. We want our pups to be adaptable and thrive with their families wherever they are. We look forward to connecting with you!
Q. & A. with LaDean
Why did you start breeding?
I was born into a family that bred high-quality Shetland Sheepdogs. When shopping for my first show dog, I realized how hard it was to find good quality in my area and wanted to change that.What makes your program special?
We do our best to follow all breeding standards set by the breeds society and AKC stipulations. We keep in contact with all our breeders we got our dogs from and in turn we try to keep in contact with all our buyers and help out with anything we can through the life of their puppy.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Golden Retriever puppies include golden and light golden. Flat-Coated Retriever puppies include liver and black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from LaDean
LaDean 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 between $3,000 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“This price includes AKC Registration Papers. First set of vaccinations, deworming, and micro-chip. You also receive a bag of goodies for your new family member along with a handmade puppy blanket with mamma's and littermate's scent on it to help with your puppy's transition into your family. All flat-coat puppies go for $3500, golden puppies for $3000.”
Contract & health guarantee
LaDean 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 LaDean 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 LaDean 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
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Daily handling
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- Food & treats
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from LaDean.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Delta, CO
1638 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Montrose Airport
1632 miles away
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More about LaDean
Club memberships
LaDean is a member of Grand Valley Kennel Club and Flat Coated Retriever Society of America.
LaDean has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
LaDean was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
LaDean’s links
LaDean is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Thunder Mountain Elite Flat-Coat & Golden 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
Landy, mom
Flat-Coated Retriever
About Landy
Landy is a female Flat-Coated Retriever about 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, LaDean decided to make her part of their program. LaDean 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.
Uploaded health tests
Patellar Luxation, Canine Good Citizen (CGC), +2 more.
Parent health testing
Flat-Coated Retriever
Golden Retriever
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Thunder Mountain Elite Flat-Coat & Golden 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 Flat-Coated 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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
DNA Profile, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
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).
