Winter Hazel Golden Retrievers
Meet the breeder
I'm Alex, the breeder behind Winter Hazel Golden Retrievers located in San Diego, CA. We understand the responsibility of purposefully breeding in order to do better for the breed and the families that love them! Quality, health-tested, and socialized dogs are the principal components of our success as reputable breeders. We’re proud of the seamless transition our puppies are able to make as fun, lovable family members.
Q. & A. with Alex
Why did you start breeding?
I was lucky enough to have met an amazing mentor that inspired me to breed Golden Retrievers. Her dog Hazel was by far the best golden I had ever met and I knew that I had to have one and continue to better the breed.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.
Getting a puppy from Alex
Alex 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
Connect with Alex to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Alex 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 Alex 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 Alex 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 in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Basic obedience & manners
- Puppy starter kit
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can fly or drive to pick up your puppy from Alex.
Puppy pick-up locations
Alex will coordinate all the details with you.
Meet in San Diego, CA
2228 miles away · Alex's location
Meet at SAN airport
2247 miles away near San Diego, CA
More about Alex
Club memberships
Alex is a member of Golden Retriever Club of San Diego County and Golden Retriever Club of America.
Alex has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Alex was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Alex’s links
Alex is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Winter Hazel 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
Koda, mom
Golden Retriever
About Koda
Koda is a female Golden Retriever almost 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Alex decided to make her part of their program. Alex 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
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +3 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Winter Hazel 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.
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.
Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, DNA Disease Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd)
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).
