Wildhorn Kennel
- Paonia, CO
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Kathy W., the breeder behind Wildhorn Kennel located in Paonia, CO. Our goldens are bred with love and backed by comprehensive health screenings and temperament testing to ensure healthy and active pups. Our adult dogs are titled and in active AKC and UKC/HRC field competitions both at local and national levels, and my husband judges in both venues.
Q. & A. with Kathy
Why did you start breeding?
Our foundation male golden was sought out for stud services by members of our retriever club and we've always had stud dogs since. We now have the great granddaughter of that stud who has just had her first litter after getting her Master Hunter, Hunting Retriever Champion and WCX titles completed last year at age of 3.What makes your program special?
The dogs we breed are our family and our life. We relocated from Denver to a 40 acre farm with multiple ponds snd training groubds all for the betterment of the dogs' lives and field training.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include dark golden and 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.
Black Collar Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Pink Collar
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Kathy
Kathy 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
“The price reflects the breeding quality, the titles and accomplishments of the parents, but most importantly the health clearances and initial veterinary care (deworming/vaccinations/microchipping) before the pups go to their forever homes. Deposit of $300 – if any litter fails for any reason or we don’t have the desired gender, we will refund 100% of your deposit.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kathy 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 Kathy 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 Kathy directly.
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What's included
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- 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 Kathy.
Breeder's location
Meet in Paonia, CO
5175 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Denver Airport
5026 miles away
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Meet in Denver, CO
5043 miles away
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More about Kathy
Club memberships
Kathy is a member of Mile Hi Golden Retriever Club and Golden Retriever Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Judge, CHIC Certified, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Kathy has been a member of Good Dog for 2 months
Kathy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Kathy’s links
Kathy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Wildhorn Kennel 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
Chance, dad
Golden Retriever
About Chance
Canine athlete who has competed and titled at highest field levels in hunt test programscat AKC and HRC. He is that highly desired mahogany red golden. Fireball in the field and a gentleman in the house.
Excellent health testing
PRA, Golden Retriever 1, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, +8 more.
Skye, mom
Golden Retriever
About Skye
Skye is a dark golden dynamo and the great granddaughter of our foundation male. She achieved her upper level field titles by age of 3 and while being solely amateur trained.
Excellent health testing
PRA, Golden Retriever 1, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, +8 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Wildhorn Kennel 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.
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).
