Valley County Goldens

Greg C.

Breeder of Golden Retrievers

Meet the breeder

I'm Greg C., the breeder behind Valley County Goldens located in Donnelly, ID. We love our Lucy girl (Momma)! So much, that we have chosen to breed her responsibly so we can add to our family! We plan on keeping a puppy or two, so we treat our puppies like we are going to keep all of them. The pups are being raised at our home with children and a cat.

Q. & A. with Greg

Why did you start breeding?
We chose to get into breeding due to our love for Lucy (Momma) and the Golden Retriever breed. We wanted to add to our family and we treat every puppy in the litter like we are going to be keeping them. We want the best and healthiest puppy possible for ourselves and others, and our dedication to achieving that will show in puppies.
What makes your program special?
We are not the typical breeder. We are not in the breeding world for the sake of financial gains. We bred to add to our family since our Lucy is such an amazing dog, and now we have discovered she is also such an amazing mother too! We have taken all the responsible steps to have a healthy well tempered puppy to add to our family, and have other pups for other families looking for the same.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include golden and light 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.

Purple
Went home
Female
Red
Went home
Female
Yellow
Went home
Male
Orange
Went home
Male
Black
Went home
Male
Light Blue
Went home
Male
Pink
Went home
Female
Green
Went home
Male
Dark Blue
Went home
Male
Grey
Went home
Male

Getting a puppy from Greg

Greg 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and $1,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.

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"The litter is AKC registered. Parents hold OFA health certificates for heart, eyes, hips, and elbows. Both parents have been genetically tested. Diverse pedigree with champions. 4 gen pedigree. All puppies are priced the same, male or female. The deposit will hold your selected puppy."

Contract & health guarantee

Greg 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 Greg 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 Greg 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
  - 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
  - Initial potty training
  - Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
  - AKC registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Donnelly, ID

5094 miles away

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Boise Airport (Boise Air Terminal) (Gowen Field)

5165 miles away

Meet in McCall, ID

5085 miles away

More about Greg

Greg has been a member of Good Dog for 6 months
Greg was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Greg’s links
- Facebook
- Instagram

Greg is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Valley County Goldens 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

Greg C.
Litter update on 11 Oct 2025 •
Puppy yoga!! Day 1 for some socialization and human interaction. Day 2 tomorrow!
Odin and Lucy's litter

Parent dogs

Lucy, mom
Golden Retriever
About Lucy
Lucy is simply described as a lover girl. She loves everyone and every animal she comes in contact with. Hands down the friendliest dog I've ever met, let alone owned. Very gentle with children and smaller dogs, and always down for any adventure in the mountains with us. Her temperament and qualities is the reason why we made the decision to breed.
Excellent health testing
PRA, Golden Retriever 1, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, +8 more.

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Valley County Goldens 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.
Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type, Vet Wellness Exam
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.
Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), DNA Disease Panel, 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).