Willow Oak Farm Golden Retrievers

Chrystal M.

Breeder of Golden Retrievers

  • Seagrove, NC

Meet the breeder

I'm Chrystal M., the breeder behind Willow Oak Farm Golden Retrievers located in Seagrove, NC. Willow Oak Farm Golden retrievers are AKC Registered, OFA tested, and DNA tested. We continue to test and study to ensure that we are raising healthy, well adjusted Golden Retrievers. We raise my dogs in our home and in my kennel connected to my home. We have had a Golden in our life for 25 years.

Q. & A. with Chrystal

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I have had a passion for golden retrievers for over 25 years. I decided to breed golden retrievers after talking with my Dad one day. He told me he had never had a dog that was just his. He was worried that at 76 he was too old. I told him that a golden is the perfect dog for him. So I decided to raise a litter and give Dad his very own Golden Retriever. Now they are inseparable.
  • What makes your program special?

    I like to keep my pups at least 10 weeks and take them to two vet visits so tat they receive two rounds of vaccines before they go to their new homes. Plus it gives Mom a little more time to spend with them and teach them some things. I microchip my pups before they go home. I do training with them to help them adjust t their new families. I also continue to support my families after the pups leave.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include dark golden, 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.

Getting a puppy from Chrystal

Chrystal 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 $1,000 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“6 week vet check and vaccines 10 week vet check and vaccines Wormed according to schedule Microchipped at 10 weeks Biosensory training Temperament testing AKC Registered. Deposits are subtracted from price of puppy and must be paid when client picks Their puppy.”

Contract & health guarantee

Chrystal 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 Chrystal 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 Chrystal 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
      • 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
      • Toys
      • AKC registration
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Food & treats
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Initial potty training

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Seagrove, NC

271 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Raleigh–Durham Airport

230 miles away

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More about Chrystal

  • Chrystal has been a member of Good Dog for 6 months

    Chrystal was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

  • Chrystal’s links

Chrystal is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Willow Oak Farm 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Willow Oak Farm 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

    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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Chrystal to bring home their puppies.

  • Shaun N.

    Verified owner · June 2025

    Chrystal was fantastic to work with in answering our questions and coordinating with us on the whole process. She offers ongoing support and has followed up to make sure we’re doing well. I highly recommend working with her!

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.