UpSouth Golden Retrievers
Meet the breeder
I'm Gannon N., the breeder behind UpSouth Golden Retrievers located in La Salle County, IL. We are passionate Golden Retriever enthusiasts! We hold ourselves to the highest standard when it comes to our dogs and our policies. We take responsible breeding very seriously, and we’re thorough in health testing and caring for our dogs. We make sure each puppy gets the proper group and individual attention that it needs to thrive, and we do all that we can to prepare them for their future roles and families.
Q. & A. with Gannon
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.
Red
Went homeMale
Yellow
Went homeMale
Blue
Went homeMale
Green
Went homeMale
Aqua
Went homeMale
White
Went homeMale
Purple
Went homeFemale
Grey
Went homeMale
Brown
Went homeMale
Black
Went homeMale
Yellow
Went homeMale
Blue
Went homeMale
Red
Went homeMale
Green
Went homeMale
Red
Went homeMale
Green
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Gannon
Gannon 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 $2,500 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes a 2 year health guarantee that is outlined in our contract. First round of vaccinations from vet. Puppies will be dewormed as well. Puppies will be AKC registered.”
Contract & health guarantee
Gannon 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 Gannon 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 Gannon 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
- Scent introduction
- 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
- Vet records
Extras
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Gannon.
Breeder’s location
Meet in La Salle County, IL
621 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Chicago Midway Airport
573 miles away
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Meet in Indianapolis, IN
466 miles away
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More about Gannon
Club memberships
Gannon is a member of The Golden Retriever Club of Illinois and Golden Retriever Club of America.
Gannon has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Gannon was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Gannon’s links
Gannon is a trusted Good Dog breeder
UpSouth 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
Mercy, mom
Golden Retriever
About Mercy
Mercy is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Gannon decided to make her part of their program. Gannon 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.
Excellent health testing
PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, +8 more.Kuma, mom
Golden Retriever
About Kuma
Kuma is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Gannon decided to make her part of their program. Gannon 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
UpSouth 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 (Preliminary), 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 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.
Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, 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).
