Wild Hearts Goldens
Meet the breeder
I'm Kristin S., the breeder behind Wild Hearts Goldens located in League City, TX. Golden Retrievers are the best! We raise our dogs and puppies in our home to help set the foundation for happy and confident puppies to transition well into their forever homes. It’s a privilege to have the opportunity to make an impact on each individual puppy!
Q. & A. with Kristin
Why did you start breeding?
We discovered our love for goldens several years ago when we brought home our first boy, Thor. He is by far the calmest, most laid-back dog I've ever known, and everyone loves him. When he was just a puppy, we discovered he had Ichthyosis, a skin condition that causes his skin to flake, causing dandruff. While Thor was otherwise healthy, we decided to have him neutered and planned to welcome more goldens into our home for breeding. Not only because they are the best dogs ever, but because we want to improve the genetics of goldens for many years to come, which is why we health test our dogs.What makes your program special?
Our puppies are given love and affection from the first day they’re born and receive lots of attention and socialization. We follow the Puppy Culture program and our puppies are exposed to Early Scent Introduction (ESI), and Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS).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.
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Kristin
Kristin 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and $1,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This includes a limited AKC Certificate ($500 extra for full registration). Puppies will have been dewormed and given their first round of vaccinations. A non-refundable $200 deposit is required to reserve a puppy. Then a non-refundable $300 deposit is required when you pick out your puppy at 6 weeks old. The remaining balance is due at the time of puppy pickup.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kristin 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 Kristin 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 Kristin 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 Kristin.
Breeder’s location
Meet in League City, TX
5238 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport
5222 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Kristin can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Kristin
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder, DNA for Dog Breeders (Institute of Canine Biology).
Kristin has been a member of Good Dog for almost 2 years
Kristin was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Kristin is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Wild Hearts 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
Parent dogs
Clementine, mom
Golden Retriever
About Clementine
Clementine is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kristin decided to make her part of their program. Kristin 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
Wild Hearts 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
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.
DNA Disease Panel, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, 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).
