Winters Goldens
Meet the breeder
I'm April F., the breeder behind Winters Goldens located in Winters, CA. My name is April and I am the heart behind Winters Goldens! I started breeding Golden Retrievers out of love because I want everyone to be able to experience how amazing they are and be able to love one. We take our responsibilities very seriously and strive to ensure top-quality health, safety, and well-being of all our puppies. We are located in Winters, California which is in Yolo County and very close to Sacramento and San Francisco. We are a small home breeder, and therefore puppies are raised inside of our own home and cared for 24/7. We look for families that will give our pups an immense amount of love and care because that is what they experience every single day in our home. Our puppies are socialized daily with children, family, and other pets. They are exposed to different noises and sounds to help them get used to our everyday routines! All of our puppies go through training in order to best prepare them for their future families and life experiences.
Q. & A. with April
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.
Corn
Went homeMale
Cider
Went homeMale
Pumpkin
Went homeMale
Nutmeg
Went homeMale
Autum
Went homeFemale
Maple
Went homeFemale
Apple
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from April
April 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 $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Whats included? AKC Registration Papers Health Tested Parents 14 days of Early Neurological Stimulation and Early Scent Introduction beginning on day 3 Beginning potty training starting at 3 weeks old Being raised on the Badass Breeder Curriculum Recorded BAB temperament evaluations around 6 weeks Weekly pictures and videos Access to the Winters Goldens Family private group A Microchip and free lifetime microchip registration Thorough deworming and fecal exam Age-appropriate puppy vaccinations and health examination by a licensed veterinarian A 2-year genetic health guarantee 30-days of free Trupanion health insurance A discount code that can be used for the Baxter and Bella online training program A puppy go-home bag including a Snuggle Puppy, supplements. samples, toys, treats, as well as other goodies. Lifetime Breeder Support . This deposit is non-refundable; however, you may transfer your deposit to another litter* if you would prefer.”
Contract & health guarantee
April 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 April 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 April 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 April.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Winters, CA
5618 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Sacramento Airport
5598 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
April can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about April
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
April has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
April was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
April is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Winters 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
Copper, dad
Golden Retriever
About Copper
Copper is a male Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, April decided to make him part of their program. April 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.
Uploaded health tests
PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, +6 more.
Honey, mom
Golden Retriever
About Honey
Honey is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, April decided to make her part of their program. April 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.
Uploaded health tests
PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, +8 more.
Parent health testing
Winters 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 (rDVM, not registered)
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 (rDVM, not registered)
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 Examination (rDVM, not 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 (rDVM, not 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.
Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), Golden Retriever Type, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 2, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Golden Retriever Type, 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).
