Willowdale Puppies
Meet the breeder
I'm Ameena E., the breeder behind Willowdale Puppies located in Spokane Valley, WA. Willowdale has been devoted to the promotion of a golden retriever as a family dog for many years. We are passionate about promoting responsible ownership and spreading the love of a golden with families across the united states. We stand for quality over quantity in breeding and strive to promote healthy, happy dogs with loving natures.
Q. & A. with Ameena
Why did you start breeding?
We have always been invested in the well-being of animals. We decided to start our own breeding program so that we could share with others the joyful experience of owning these incredible dogs and promote intentional and responsible pet ownership in the process.What makes your program special?
All of our dogs are bred, raised, and loved indoors to produce happy pups who are great companions for individuals and families alike. Our goal is to produce healthy, loving dogs for those in need, and we strive to prepare all our puppies to thrive in their forever homes as service dogs and as pets.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are 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.
Johnny
Went homeMale
Peggy
Went homeFemale
Bonnie
Went homeFemale
Theodore
Went homeMale
Charles
Went homeMale
Eugene
Went homeMale
Gladys
Went homeFemale
Clifford
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Ameena
Ameena 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 usual investment is between $500-1000. With the investment, all adopters get AKC paperwork, Trupanion 30-day coverage, gotcha! day goodies, a live training session, and priority support. All reservation fees for a puppy are non-refundable unless there is a specific situation that calls for it. Our reservation fee secures a puppy pick in a litter.”
Contract & health guarantee
Ameena 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 Ameena 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 Ameena 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 Ameena.
Breeder's location
Meet in Spokane Valley, WA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Spokane Airport (Geiger Field)
More about Ameena
Ameena has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Ameena was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Ameena’s links
Ameena is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Willowdale Puppies 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
Goldie, mom
Golden Retriever
About Goldie
Goldie is a female Golden Retriever over 7 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ameena decided to make her part of their program. Ameena 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.
Good health testing
DNA Disease Panel, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +2 more.
Parent health testing
Good level
Willowdale Puppies 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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), 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).
