Wildcat Hollow Goldens
Meet the breeder
I'm Michelle W., the breeder behind Wildcat Hollow Goldens located in Camas Valley, OR. We raise AKC Registered Golden Retrievers. Our priority is to produce healthy dogs with exceptional temperaments for pet, therapy, and service dog homes. Our puppies are raised inside our home like family and are well socialized with people and other animals on our small farm.
Q. & A. with Michelle
Why did you start breeding?
I fell in love with Golden Retrievers years ago. I decided that I wanted to breed dogs with exceptional temperaments so that I can share the blessing that they have been to me with others!What makes your program special?
I am a Licensed Pastoral Counselor and I believe that dogs provide an enormous level of calm and comfort to a person’s emotional well-being. My dogs are carefully chosen for their exceptional temperaments that will be great for therapy and service dog programs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are light golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Michelle
Michelle 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 $2,000 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes health guarantee, limited AKC registration, first round of vaccinations and deworming, microchip, socialization. A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your puppy until they are ready to go.”
Contract & health guarantee
Michelle 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 Michelle 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 Michelle 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
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- 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
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Michelle.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Camas Valley, OR
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Portland Airport
Flexible meeting point
Michelle can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Michelle
Michelle has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Michelle was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Michelle’s links
Michelle is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Wildcat Hollow 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
Ziva, mom
Golden Retriever
About Ziva
Ziva has an outgoing and fun-loving personality. She loves everyone she meets and loves to cuddle with her people. She has a calm, gentle presence is currently in training to be a therapy dog.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Wildcat Hollow 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.
Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, DNA Disease Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
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).
