I'm Ganetta S., the breeder behind True Grit Golden Retrievers located in Gonzales, LA. As an AKC Breeder of Merit, my goal is to ensure that every dog that comes from my program is fully prepared for its future role when it leaves my care. As an experienced dog trainer, I provide all pups with socialization and training, following the code of ethics of the Golden Retriever Club of America.
Q. & A. with Ganetta
Why did you start breeding?
I've always enjoyed living with, loving, training, and competing with dogs. My own fantastic dogs inspired me to help improve the Golden Retriever Breed.
What makes your program special?
My sole purpose in breeding is to produce the best quality puppies possible. My heart's desire is to help you and your Golden Retriever puppy enjoy a happy life together. I do this by hand-rearing puppies myself, interviewing clients, and following puppies with continued support throughout their lifetime.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are dark 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.
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Purple Girl
Went home
Female
Boy 7
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Ganetta
Ganetta 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 $400 non-refundable deposit and $2,900 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Ganetta 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 Ganetta 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 Ganetta directly.
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
Food & treats
Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Initial potty training
Puppy starter kit
Basic obedience & manners
Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Ganetta.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Gonzales, LA
975 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport
958 miles away
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Meet in Pensacola, FL
812 miles away
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More about Ganetta
Club memberships
Ganetta is a member of Ponchatrain Hunting Retriever Club, Feliciana Hunting Retriever Club, Amite Hunting Retriever Club, Louisiana Capitical City Obedience Club, and Golden Retriever Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Golden Retriever Club Of America Member , Professional Member of National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors since 1995, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., AKC Breeder of Merit.
Ganetta has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Ganetta was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
True Grit 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
Jada, mom
Golden Retriever
About Jada
Jada is a fun-loving house dog. Extremely smart and easy to train. Jada wants to please and loves obedience training the most. Her water entries are spectacular and usually 20 feet. Excellent marker and always quiet at the line. The blue ribbons hanging on her neck in her picture were won in one weekend. Jada is my "heart" dog and so much fun to train and show. She lives in our house with us and is gentle with everyone.
Great health testing
PRA, Golden Retriever 1, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, +9 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
True Grit 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 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.
Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Brucellosis
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.
PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), Golden Retriever Type, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 2, Genetic Diversity Test, Full Embark Panel, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Golden Retriever Type, DNA Disease Panel, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC)
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).
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.