I'm the breeder behind Autumn Lake Golden Retrievers located in Chesapeake, VA. We love to responsibly raise and train our puppies so they have the tools to be well-rounded, beloved family members. We do full OFA testing for hips, elbows, eyes heart and DNA. We breed and show English and American-style golden retrievers. We are also members of the golden retriever club of America and the lower James river golden retriever club. The genetic makeup of each litter’s parents is carefully studied to enhance and improve each subsequent generation’s health, structure, beauty, and temperament. Puppies are well-socialized before going to their new families. They will have received needed veterinary care, immunizations, temperament testing, and microchips before leaving our home. We keep in close contact with all of our puppy families to this day.
About Laura
I am a show breeder of American Style and English style golden retrievers. I have had many champions, therapy titles, assistance dogs, and hunt titles.
What makes Laura’s program special
We will strive to breed for health, correct conformation, beauty, and sound temperament. We do OFA and/or PennHIP studies for hips. We also do OFA eyes, elbows, and heart. In addition, we do several DNA tests for common diseases that affect our breed.
Laura is a member of a club
Golden Retriever Club of America
Girl 2
Female • Went Home May 23, 2024
Golden Retriever
Boy 6
Male • Went Home May 23, 2024
Golden Retriever
Boy 3
Male • Went Home May 23, 2024
Golden Retriever
Boy 2
Male • Went Home May 23, 2024
Golden Retriever
Boy 1
Male • Went Home May 23, 2024
Golden Retriever
Boy 5
Male • Went Home May 23, 2024
Golden Retriever
Girl 1
Female • Went Home May 23, 2024
Golden Retriever
Boy 4
Male • Went Home May 23, 2024
Golden Retriever
Red
Female • Went Home Jan. 20, 2024
Golden Retriever
Purple
Male • Went Home Jan. 20, 2024
Golden Retriever
Green
Male • Went Home Jan. 20, 2024
Golden Retriever
Blu
Male • Went Home Jan. 20, 2024
Golden Retriever
Orange
Male • Went Home Jan. 20, 2024
Golden Retriever
Isabella Rosellini
Female • Went Home May 26, 2018
Golden Retriever
Monica Belucci
Female • Went Home May 26, 2018
Golden Retriever
Sofia Loren
Female • Went Home May 26, 2018
Golden Retriever
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Laura 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 $3,500 - $4,000 and include a non-refundable deposit of $500.
“Price includes first neopar vaccine, DA2PPV, 4 wormings, microchip, and vet exam before going home . Once pups are born, deposits are taken.”
Laura 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 Laura 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 Laura directly.
Early neural stimulation and vohlard testing to place perfect pup for each family. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Scent introduction, Surface & tactile stimulation, and Various sounds.
Certified Good Dog breeders ensure their puppies are healthy and ready for their new homes. Puppies receive the appropriate vaccinations and are dewormed or have a clear fecal exam before they leave. While Autumn Lake Golden Retrievers hasn’t shared details about their specific health practices yet, we encourage you to reach out to learn more about how they care for their puppies.
We send our puppies home with Registration and Microchip.
Laura 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.
Why Laura started breeding
Our love of Goldens started in 1996 with our first golden, Alex. Chris went out to sea for a deployment, and I (newlywed), became very lonely for a companion. I bought Alex, and he quickly worked his way into our hearts and lives. I had many different breeds of dogs growing up and saw many more working as a veterinary technician through college. After Alex, though, I knew golden retrievers were the breed for me. Their kind faces, beautiful coats, gentleness, athleticism, and intelligence won me over. We lost Alex to a second-round cancer in 2008. I couldn’t stand not having a dog in the family for too long and started my search for a healthier line of Goldens. That search took me to Perth, Australia. I loved the look of the Goldens from my now dear friend and mentor Lillian Robinson of Glenregal Kennels. I liked the look of her English-type litter with creamy coats,” blocky” heads, and dark gentle eyes. I also liked the fact that the grandparents of the pups were still in perfect health, and both parents were certified healthy hips, elbows, eyes, and hearts. I bought “Wilson” from Lillian, and started showing him as a pup in Hawaii. He is a lovely creme color, very strong, and has the most handsome head. He showed very well in Italy and has many CACs and CACIBs under his belt from national and international wins. Shortly after, I decided to get a female from Rose Easton’s Montego Kennels, a well-known show kennel in Sydney, Australia. Dani is very near white golden, has a beautiful coat, and an even prettier disposition. A year and a half later, Lillian chose not to breed Goldens anymore as it is a lot of work to whelp such large litters. She gave me Wilson’s sister, “Chinook”, and she is the more delicate, feminine version of Wilson. Wilson, Chinook, and Dani have started showing as pups in Hawaii, continued with their show career in Italy, and now are retired from the show world. I have added Tio to my kennel. He is a beautiful very creme male with excellent pigment. Very English type and available for stud. I have done his OFA eyes, heart, and international hip studies which show excellent hips (I do intend to do his OFA hips also now that he is 2). I don’t do tons of showing as my family is still young, and we all have varied interests, but when I do go, my dogs have done very well. I then started my American line of goldens. We are working closely with Leongolden Kennels originally from Italy but now relocated to Florida. I have now many of my own champions and I mentor many new breeders.
Laura has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year
Laura was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Laura’s links
Autumn Lake Golden Retrievers meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
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About Chloe
Chloe is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laura decided to make her part of their program. Laura has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Uploaded health tests
Golden Retriever
About Dancy
Dancy is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laura decided to make her part of their program. Laura has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Uploaded health tests
Golden Retriever
About Tio
Tio is a male Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Laura decided to make him part of their program. Laura has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Uploaded health tests
Golden Retriever
About Savannah
Savannah is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laura decided to make her part of their program. Laura has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Uploaded health tests
Golden Retriever
About Fred A Star
Fred A Star is a male Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Laura decided to make him part of their program. Laura has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Uploaded health tests
Golden Retriever
About Chinook
Chinook is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laura decided to make her part of their program. Laura has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Uploaded health tests
Golden Retriever
Excellent level
Autumn Lake Golden Retrievers 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.
Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type
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.
Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 2, DNA Disease Panel, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, 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).
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.