West Mountain Golden Retrievers
Meet the breeder
I'm Nicole L., the breeder behind West Mountain Golden Retrievers located in Idaho. Our mission is to raise healthy, happy, adorable Golden Retriever puppies and connect loving families with their new best friends! We cherish each of our dogs and puppies, and we do everything we can to make sure that they get the best lives possible. That includes everything from choosing healthy parents with good temperaments, to proper socialization and daily care, to placing them in loving homes with wonderful families. We strive to provide each of our puppies and their families with a truly positive experience!
Q. & A. with Nicole
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Light Purple
Went homeFemale
Tan Collar
Went homeFemale
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Black Collar (Ridge)
Went homeMale
Gray Collar
Went homeFemale
Green Collar
Went homeMale
Red collar
Went homeFemale
Pink collar
Went homeFemale
Tucker
Went homeMale
Yellow Collar
Went homeFemale
Brown collar
Went homeMale
Purple collar
Went homeFemale
Blue Collar
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Nicole
Nicole 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.
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
“Every puppy comes with FULL AKC registration, one round of dewormer, first shots, and wellness exam by licensed veterinarian. Puppies are introduced to basic commands and potty training. We also offer weekly visits with the puppies after they are four weeks old. This is a unique experience that allows our families to get to know the individual personalities of the puppies, meet the parents, and go over any questions or concerns. Once the puppies are born, we will contact everyone on the wait list. If you have been contacted regarding an available puppy, a deposit of half the price of the puppy is due. Deposit via cash is due when you arrive for your initial puppy visit. Deposit via personal check or money order must be received within 5 business days to maintain pick order. Deposit is non-refundable. If a deposit has not been received within the allowed amount of time, we will contact the next family on our wait list. Any outstanding balance must be paid in cash when the buyer gains possession of this puppy at eight weeks of age.”
Contract & health guarantee
Nicole 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 Nicole 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 Nicole 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Nicole.
Breeder's location
Meet in Idaho
633 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Boise Airport (Boise Air Terminal) (Gowen Field)
2017 miles away
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More about Nicole
Nicole has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Nicole was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Nicole’s links
Nicole is a trusted Good Dog breeder
West Mountain 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
Ranger, dad
Golden Retriever
About Ranger
Ranger is a male Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Nicole decided to make him part of their program. Nicole 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.
Lexi, mom
Golden Retriever
About Lexi
Lexi is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nicole decided to make her part of their program. Nicole 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
Good level
West Mountain 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.
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 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).
