Breedings
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THE "LUCKY CHARM" SPRING 2026
We are pleased to announce a planned breeding for Giddy to happen in early March 2026. We have chosen Frankie as her stud. A Golden through and through, Frankie exudes all the hallmarks of a remarkable Golden: Natural drives and talent, biddability, and functional structure, temperament. Giddy is a lovely girl who loves to work and snuggle. Just that perfect Golden temperament. I am expecting gorgeous, biddable, smart, eager to please pups for any type of sport and active family life.
ALL PUPPIES ARE SPOKEN FOR.
Our puppies are only placed in carefully selected homes between the ages of 8-10 weeks, depending on the needs of the litter. We ask that you fully consider the commitment of owning a Golden Retriever. We firmly believe that working Goldens, such as we breed, are not the ideal dog for the average overscheduled, busy family. We expect that you have determined you have the time and energy to add a puppy to your family. Sporting dogs need regular exercise and training. We ask that all of our puppy buyers complete a basic obedience class with their new dog and put the effort into socializing their puppy in a positive way. We expect our potential buyers to be committed to love and care for their puppy for the entirety of its life. If it comes to pass that you can no longer care for your dog, we do require under contract that the dog be returned to us. We are committed to our dogs for their lifetimes!
Lifetime commitment and support. This isn’t just a nice phrase on some website that doesn’t really mean anything. Whether it’s good news or bad, sharing pictures and stories, asking advice, we love our dogs and their owners just as much. We’re here for our owners through our private Facebook group, by text, phone calls, or emails. Our owners have our commitment to this wonderful breed and the lifetime support for their dog.
I prefer to wait until breeding plans are announced before accepting applications, and my wait list tends to fill quickly. However, I do not accept deposits until a pregnancy is confirmed. At that time, I contact those on my list to collect deposits and officially enter them into the waiting pool. Deposits are $500 toward the total puppy price of $3,000.
Rather than assigning “first pick” or “second pick,” I focus on matching puppies with the right homes. My goal is to create successful, lasting relationships between puppies and their families. I spend extensive time observing each puppy, keeping detailed notes, and evaluating temperament using Avidog’s APET assessment, which measures 33 different temperament traits. This process has helped create thousands of successful matches and also allows me to provide customized training guidance for each puppy. Simply put, I ask families to trust that no one knows these puppies better than I do.
Please note that being in the waiting pool does not guarantee a puppy. Sometimes litter size or breeder decisions make that necessary. If I’m unable to place a puppy with you, you may either move your deposit to a future litter or receive a refund. Once I have selected a puppy specifically for you, the deposit becomes non-refundable. I’m also happy to provide a copy of my contract for review at any time.
Companion puppies are sold on limited AKC registration with a spay/neuter agreement. Dogs on limited registration may still participate in AKC performance events such as obedience, rally, agility, hunt tests, and more. I handle the AKC registration paperwork for you, and the certificate will arrive directly from AKC. A $20 registration fee is due at pickup, which saves you $10 compared to registering independently. All puppies are required to be registered.
Full registration is considered only for reputable, established show or breeder homes. All puppies are sold under contract outlining both mine and your responsibilities for the well-being of the puppy.
Under contract, pet owners agree to delay spay/neuter until after 24 months of age, or to responsibly maintain the dog intact. Current research supports delayed alteration for healthy growth and development, and I prefer gonad-sparing procedures when alteration is chosen. Altering a puppy before physical maturity may void the health guarantee.
Special consideration is given to working and performance homes, as my breeding program emphasizes sound working temperament. However, I do not place puppies specifically as service dog prospects.
When you take your puppy home, you will receive:
• A comprehensive puppy guide covering care, health, feeding, grooming, training, parent information, OFA certifications, and your puppy’s temperament evaluation
• Ongoing training support and breeder guidance
• Veterinary exam records, deworming, first vaccinations, and health records
• An AKC Reunite microchip with prepaid lifetime enrollment
• A 2-year health guarantee covering life-threatening congenital issues involving hips, eyes, and heart, up to the purchase price of the puppy
• Lifetime breeder support
I also value staying connected with my puppy families. Our private Facebook group allows owners to share updates, ask questions, and stay involved as the puppies grow. For families not on Facebook, I stay in touch through phone or email. Ongoing communication helps me continue improving my breeding program and ensures owners feel supported throughout their dog’s life.
We are dedicated to breeding conformationally sound, working Golden Retrievers per the AKC breed standard through thoughtful and well-researched breedings. We select each of our breeding dogs for specific qualities to help us reach our goals of a versatile, well-balanced Golden Retriever. We apply a wide array of selection criteria to each unique breeding, including genetic and practical health, temperament, working ability, and type, as well as versatility and longevity. For each breeding, we’re looking for the proverbial needle in a haystack that will carry our program forward to the next generation.
At Grapevine, we have the following goals in our breeding program:
- Breed to the standard, and our ideal of the standard, as closely as possible.
- To breed for superior health and longevity, following ethical standards set forth by the Golden Retriever Club of America, by conducting recommend health exams for hips, elbows, eyes, and hearts. We also conduct full panel DNA tests on all our dogs for every test available to Goldens.
- To compliment and improve upon our dogs.
- To produce and develop top notch temperaments, intelligence, and natural ability of a true willing working companion for competitive events and hunting companions, as well as dogs you can live with at home!
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If you are interested in one of our litters, please click on the "Apply for a Puppy" button to submit our online application form. Normally, I get in touch within 48 hours after receiving your application. If you do not hear back from me, please call or email me. Thank you!
At first glance, this form may seem a little long, but these important questions will help us find the right puppy for your family. Please remember, there are no right or wrong answers. We know that every family is different and has different needs, desires, and experience levels. This application helps us identify who needs what and what homes will be the best fit for each individual puppy. Please complete to the best of your ability. If you have a question that does not apply, or you cannot answer, simply put an X into the box and we will cover it in a phone interview. Phone calls and emails with your questions and concerns are always welcome. Completing an application does not guarantee a puppy. We place puppies on the basis of best fit by temperament and that coat colour or other factors of appearance will not be a basis for placement.
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