Triple-s-kennel

Darlene A.

Breeder of Toy Australian Shepherds and Golden Retrievers

  • Fort White, FL
  • Responds within a few hours
  • 100% recommend •

Available puppies and older dogs

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7 years old · Male

Meet the breeder

I'm Darlene A., the breeder behind Triple-s-kennel located in Fort White, FL. Our puppies are playful, socialized and ready to join your family whether you are seeking a family dog, a therapy companion or and active playmate. Each puppy comes from DNA tested parents with clean bill of health and age appropriate vaccinations.

Q. & A. with Darlene

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I had a very special toy Aussie. She was smart and loyal. Friends wanted a dog just like my Gem who now has retired to the position of "Grandma dog" I added Golden retriever to my program to positively impact the physical and emotional well being of veterans and disabled individuals

  • What makes your program special?

    All dogs have access to run and play on my fenced 5 acre property. They also have a secure place to welp in an inside climate controlled kennel each indoor kennel adjoins a separate outdoor kennel that is 12 x 24 . this is where they are confined for safety when I am not inn direct supervision

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

    Our Toy Australian Shepherd puppies include black tri and red merle. Golden Retriever 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 and a kennel on my property.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Darlene

Darlene 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.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Darlene partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“Our puppies have been proven to have great temperament and make excellent emotional support animals. great with children and other pets”

Price

Puppy prices include a $250 non-refundable deposit that secures a specific puppy. The remaining $1,250 - $1,550 is due before pickup, plus applicable taxes and fees.
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“price includes litter registration, akc puppy perks, age appropriate vaccinations, deworming and health papers. Once the deposit is paid, the puppy is marked reserved and unavailable to further applicants. Deposit is refundable only is there is a specific health issue with the puppy. Selling price is for pet home only full registration with breeding rights is optional.”

Contract & health guarantee

Darlene 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 Darlene 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 Darlene 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
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Registration
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Fort White, FL

4720 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Gainesville Airport

4714 miles away

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Meet in Perry, GA

4636 miles away

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More about Darlene

  • Darlene has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year

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

  • Darlene’s links

Darlene is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Triple-s-kennel 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

All breeds

Golden Retriever

Toy Australian Shepherd

Parent health testing

Golden Retriever

Toy Australian Shepherd

Triple-s-kennel 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.

  • Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type

    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 Darlene to bring home their puppies.

  • Kannie S.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2026

    Darlene was great to work with, she communicated frequently and answered any questions I may have. We absolutely love our new family member and the transition into our home was really easy. He seems very well socialized and happy. So happy to work with Darlene and Good Dog.

    Kayleen L.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    It was wonderful working with Darlene! She always kept me informed about the pup and the process of receiving her! I would definitely recommend others to get their pups from Darlene!!

    Kevin K.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

      • +4

    Darlene has made this entire experience amazing and memorable for the entire family. From birth to pickup we had updates every step of the way, and felt safe knowing our puppy was being raised in a loving environment. Darlene and her family have been great and we look forward to keeping in contact to share memories.

  • Marlee M.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    Darlene was absolutely wonderful to work with during the process of welcoming our boy home. She was extremely responsive and helpful, and we have absolutely found our soul puppy thanks to her. He was a dream during the trip home, has pottying outside completely figured out, and has already settled in great here. We cannot thank her enough for her patience and care during the process, and are so excited for life with our little man.

    AJ

    Abbey J.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    Darlene is wonderful! She kept tabs with me throughout the entire process! My sweet pup is up date on vaccines and growing like a weed! Recommend ***

    Megan F.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2026

    Darlene was very responsive from start to finish, even before the puppies were born. She was very accommodating in the meet up as well. We are loving our “Annie” golden girl at now 11 weeks old. She is beautiful & happy & healthy. She even provided the pup parent’s health screening documents. This is our 2nd golden retriever, I recommend going with Darlene for your next dog.

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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.