I'm the breeder behind AGolden4u located in Scottsville, VA. I have been breeding Golden Retrievers for over 20 years. I strive to produce happy healthy family members.
About Vickie
Our goal at a Golden4u is really simple. We want people to fall in love with golden retrievers as we have. We aim to make that happen by breeding high quality, healthy dogs to add to your family. In order to make that happen, we take lots of time investing in our adults. They receive regular vet care, undergo testing and certifications for hips, heart, elbows, and eyes. Additionally, we take the time to genetically screen our adults against hereditary conditions.
What makes Vickie’s program special
Our puppies are raised on our 70-acre farm home, surrounded by love and lots of socialization. We begin the concepts of house training by introducing an "area" that is used as their bathroom. They receive regular stimulation to develop well rounded and confident dogs that are ready to take on the world. All puppies come with a health guarantee against genetic conditions. In the unlikely event that something occurs, we do not require you return your puppy like most breeders. Instead, we will pay for the vet care up to the cost of the puppy.
Vickie is a member of a club
Lower James River Golden Retriever Club
Vickie 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. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. 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.
Puppy prices range from $2,500 and include a refundable deposit of $200.
“The price includes a health guarantee, puppy socialization, beginnings of potty training and crate training, first round of vaccinations, veterinarian evaluation, and health tested parents. We do not require a deposit until your puppy is born. It is simply to ensure that we are holding a puppy for someone who is serious.”
Vickie 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 Vickie 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 Vickie directly.
Puppies are well socialized by children, adults, and other dogs. We have several tools and methods used to enrich their development by desensitizing them to environmental noises. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Safe grass areas to learn how to be a puppy , adventure box, also have lots of friends and family who come over to handle the puppies and help out with the puppies daily. I do not take them to public places to expose them to people as they are not fully vaccinated until 16 weeks. , crate training, Noise desensitized , Various Surfaces , Noises , Structures, e.g. Climbing, Chew, e.g. Bone, Toys, e.g. Ball, Touch Desensitization, Household Desensitization, Sound Stimulation, Socialized with Other Animals, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Cats, Socialized with Children, Touch, pets, and kisses are encouraged during human socialization., We begin potty training along with crate training & believe the two go hand in hand., Early socialization, We start crate training, Litter Box Trained, and Human Interactions .
All puppies are dewormed, vaccinated, and given a head to toe evaluation from our veterinarian.
We send our puppies home with Toy with Mom's Scent, Bone, Vaccinations, Puppy Starter Kit, Puppy Collar, Food Starter Bag, Certificate of Health, and AKC Registration.
Vickie offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
Work with a trusted transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at a meeting point close to home.
Why Vickie started breeding
I have been involved in dog handling and breeding for most of my life. I began by breeding dalmatians, then moved on to showing and breeding ChowChows, before finally finding the breed I was meant to love forever. My children were young when I began breeding Goldens, and now as adults, they join me in bettering the breed for families in the area.
Vickie has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Vickie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
AGolden4u meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Golden Retriever
Excellent level
AGolden4u 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, OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific)
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).