Amica Goldens

Raised by Mia N.

Certified Breeder of Golden Retrievers

  • Certified Good Dog Breeder

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Amica Goldens located in Austin, TX. My passion is to breed and show quality, smart, and healthy Golden Retrievers. I have 30 years of experience and counting! I am a proud AKC Breeder of Merit, a board member of the Austin Golden Retriever Club, and a proud member of the Golden Retriever Club of America and the Capital Dog Training Club. I am dedicated to always providing my buyers and my puppies with a positive experience, which includes remaining committed to responsible practices when it comes to breeding, training, and rehoming my pups. I look forward to connecting with you!

Mia’s experience

  • About Mia

    My dogs are my passion, my hobby, and my beloved companions. I love Golden Retrievers because they bring so much joy, happiness, comfort, and humor to any life they touch. My kennel name, Amica, is Italian for playmate, friend, chum, sister, or close friend. I am of full Italian descent and this word fully symbolizes what I cherish about this incredible breed!

  • What makes Mia’s program special

    I built my program with love, care, and intention in every step. I am passionate about the health and wellbeing of this breed, and I want my program to be an example of how to responsibly breed high-quality, healthy dogs. I prioritize quality over quantity first because I really want to breed the most perfect Goldens that I can and maintain the breed. My focus is on outstanding temperament and health, but my puppies have great structure, too! The puppies have the ability to be champions in the ring and in the hearts of their forever families. I put in a huge amount of work in order to make that happen, and I am proud of what I've accomplished with my program!

Getting a puppy from Mia

Mia 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.

Price

Please contact the breeder to get more information about pricing.

Contract and health guarantee

Mia 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 Mia 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 Mia directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

My puppies leave for their new homes with a solid foundation of training and socialization. It's essential for young puppies to be socialized with a wide range of stimuli as they grow in order to ensure proper development. During this critical stage of their lives, I introduce my pups to a variety of new experiences for this purpose. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Crate Training, Initial House Training, Various Surfaces, Sound Stimulation, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Human Interactions, and Various People.

Puppy health practices

The health of my puppies is my top priority, and I ensure they receive all necessary care.

Extras

We send our puppies home with Microchip and Lifetime Breeder Support.

Bringing your puppy home

Mia offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.

Pick up your puppy in Austin, TX or nearby

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.

More about Mia

  • Why Mia started breeding

    Purposeful and ethical breeding is so important for the healthy preservation of Golden Retrievers. It is important to me not only that I preserve my own phenomenal bloodlines, but that I am improving this breed with each litter and ensuring the well-being of these dogs for generations more to come. It's been a joyful commitment, and it is a pleasure to live with, work with, and share with others these wonderful dogs!

  • Mia has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years

    Mia was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Mia’s links

Mia is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Amica 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 health testing

Golden Retriever

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Amica 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

    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.

  • Brucellosis

    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.

  • Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, 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).