Frequently Asked Questions:

If you email us, we can set up a time for you to visit. You must read our Kennel Rules and Regulations before visiting. We don't allow people to play with the puppies until they have had their first round of shots. Please do not just stop by!

Our email: Huntersgoldstrike@gmail.com

Yes! We operate on a first-come, first-served basis, meaning the first person to place their deposit will get first pick for the sex they put their deposit on. If a dog has a litter of 3 males, the first-pick male will get to take their choice from the three boys. The second-pick male will choose from the remaining two boys, and the third-pick male will get the remaining boy puppy. The same process goes for the female pups in that litter, too.

You should expect to see the puppy litter birth announcements roughly 3-7 days after the puppies are born. This is because we work diligently, nonstop, to ensure the puppies have the smoothest transition into the world we can possibly provide. We know how excited you are to hear the big news, so we will get these out as soon as we are able. You can see the expected due dates for each litter under their section on the Puppies page.

Yes, absolutely! The puppies do get Early Neurological Stimulation, as well as Early Scent introduction and aspects of the Puppy Culture program, to give them the best, science-based head start in life we can give! They also get an immense amount of socialization with siblings, young children, older children, adults, and older dogs (who have their vaccinations). We work with them with a lot of time, and encourage our new puppy families to continue doing the same! We pride ourselves on the care we give to our precious doggies!

The puppy contracts are sent out around the time your puppy is 6 weeks of age to give you those weeks to fully read them over before signing them. We are happy to provide our future puppy families with the opportunity to feel secure in the purchase of their puppy, knowing that we really do try our best!

All canines have the potential for genetic or congenital diseases. Due to the nature of these particular diseases, it is the job of the breeder, through selective breeding, to try to minimize the possibility of these conditions, in good faith. However, there is no way to know of these diseases, and they are not under guarantee other than those listed below. Your future puppy is guaranteed to be clear of OFA hip hereditary hip dysplasia for moderate or full ratings, OFA elbow hereditary elbow dysplasia of grade II or III, OFA eyes for hereditary ocular disease, and OFA heart for hereditary or congenital heart disease, for the first 26 months of age. This is outlined specifically and in more detail in the puppy contract. Proper OFA testing and proof are required for the guarantee to be honored. If your dog qualifies for the guarantee as stated in the contract, we offer the option of returning the dog or puppy and getting the full purchase price you paid for your puppy discounted off a future puppy. If you wish to keep your dog, then you have the option of getting 50% off the purchase price you paid for your puppy discounted off a future puppy. We are not and cannot be responsible for any veterinary bills, training bills, or other outside costs incurred related to the dog or puppy. This warranty is in line with some other big reputable breeders, and it is very important and amazing to see responsible breeders having guarantees like this on the incredible animals they produce. Every puppy gets a vet examination around 6 to 7 weeks of age before going to their new forever home. We always do our best to look after and care for the dogs we have and the puppies we produce. We are extremely proud of each and every one of them!

We cannot guarantee things like future weight, the color of the puppy, the temperament they will exhibit, how the training will go with your puppy, etc., as the nature of living things does not allow for this to be reasonably possible. We do our best to match you to the best-fitting litter in accordance with your preferences, and going off the parents for the above-listed traits is the best option we have for this, but it cannot be guaranteed. As responsible breeders, we pair our dogs for many important factors such as temperament and health, not just color or size alone.

Unfortunately, even with every precaution we can reasonably take, the chance for issues still persists as genetics and Mother Nature are not currently fully understood or controlled and thus cannot be perfectly guaranteed. We offer the replacement puppy options to help you in the case of some unfortunate events that sadly can affect golden retrievers. We can only hope for the best and continue to do our best as breeders.

We cannot guarantee the adult weights of the puppies. Many different factors, like what you feed your dog/puppy, how much you feed them, and the frequency of feeding them, etc., can affect their adult weights. Our best predictor would be to look at the puppy parents and go from there. We always make sure to breed for traits related to the betterment of the breed, such as temperament and health, and not just color/weight alone.