About Us:
Raising Golden Teddy Bears is a Family Affair
This is my granddaughter with our first two Golden Pups
We have owned and loved Golden Retrievers for the last 21 years. We got our first American Golden Retrievers for my granddaughter and her best friend when they were little girls. They were so amazing with all the children and we just fell in love with their wonderful temperament.
We are not a show breeder. Showing dogs is an admirable, but very time-consuming endeavor, and often tends to emphasize looks over health & temperament. Our goal is to produce Goldens that are the ultimate family pet, with our primary focus on health and temperament that matches the stunning beauty of these wonderful dogs.
We are not a show breeder. Showing dogs is an admirable, but very time-consuming endeavor, and often tends to emphasize looks over health & temperament. Our goal is to produce Goldens that are the ultimate family pet, with our primary focus on health and temperament that matches the stunning beauty of these wonderful dogs.
Our commitment to breeding for health is very personal to us, partly because of our own first experience. Sadly, the breeder of our first Golden Retriever babies did not health test their sires and dams, or guarantee their pups. Our little girl developed severe hip dysplasia before she was 6 months old. She had a wonderful temperament, and we were able to keep her comfortable with glucosamine, but she never really played like a puppy because of her hips. That experience drives our commitment to be a breeder who carefully selects the best genetic lines to continue to improve this awesome breed.
When we met our first European Goldens, commonly referred to as “English Golden Retrievers,” we were captivated by their beauty and mellow temperament. We knew that this was the direction our breeding program would take.
We certify our sires and dams for hips, elbows, heart and eyes, and offer a two year genetic health guarantee on our pups. Over the years, we have met many families with heartbreaking stories of losing a beloved dog to cancer, often much younger than you would expect. Joint disease and heart disease are also increasingly prevalent in dogs. Continuing research led us to the conclusion that we could do more to 'stack the deck' for optimum health and longevity. We take a holistic approach to raising our puppies, and we feed a species appropriate, natural raw diet that is free of preservatives and grain products. Many holistic vets believe that ultra processed commercial dog food may be a significant contributing factor in diseases such as cancer, heart disease and joint disease. Exposure to toxins and early spay/neuter have also been implicated in a number of health issues. Our goal is to share our research, and help our clients develop a raw feeding program that is affordable and easy to implement, because we want the puppy that your family falls in love with to have a long, healthy and happy life.
Our dogs are family raised and socialized to enhance the mellow, people pleasing temperament that Goldens are known for. My great grandchildren are our newest puppy socializers. ‘Dog’ was one of Zuree's first words! We’re confident that they will carry on the tradition of “Kid Tested, Teddy Bear Goldens” in the years to come.
When we met our first European Goldens, commonly referred to as “English Golden Retrievers,” we were captivated by their beauty and mellow temperament. We knew that this was the direction our breeding program would take.
We certify our sires and dams for hips, elbows, heart and eyes, and offer a two year genetic health guarantee on our pups. Over the years, we have met many families with heartbreaking stories of losing a beloved dog to cancer, often much younger than you would expect. Joint disease and heart disease are also increasingly prevalent in dogs. Continuing research led us to the conclusion that we could do more to 'stack the deck' for optimum health and longevity. We take a holistic approach to raising our puppies, and we feed a species appropriate, natural raw diet that is free of preservatives and grain products. Many holistic vets believe that ultra processed commercial dog food may be a significant contributing factor in diseases such as cancer, heart disease and joint disease. Exposure to toxins and early spay/neuter have also been implicated in a number of health issues. Our goal is to share our research, and help our clients develop a raw feeding program that is affordable and easy to implement, because we want the puppy that your family falls in love with to have a long, healthy and happy life.
Our dogs are family raised and socialized to enhance the mellow, people pleasing temperament that Goldens are known for. My great grandchildren are our newest puppy socializers. ‘Dog’ was one of Zuree's first words! We’re confident that they will carry on the tradition of “Kid Tested, Teddy Bear Goldens” in the years to come.
Some of our Golden Moments Through the Years
