Cream of the Crop Goldens Michigan

Raised by Chris P.

Certified Breeder of Golden Retrievers

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Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Cream of the Crop Goldens Michigan located in Edwardsburg, MI. Our family is so excited to share the passion that we have for the wonderful breed of English Cream Golden Retrievers, with your family. Our love for animals and especially English Cream Golden Retrievers stems from my passion for being a veterinarian. I enjoy canine reproduction work and have been performing this kind of work for the past 14 years.

Chris’s experience

  • About Chris

    My love and appreciation for dogs go back to my youth, but as a veterinarian, I especially enjoy the area of reproduction. I fell in love with English Cream Golden Retrievers, while working with them for a client. Over the years I have seen some less desirable "breeders" and heartbroken clients. For this reason, we strive to bring the joy of healthy puppies to responsible owners.

  • What makes Chris’s program special

    Our desire is to produce healthy puppies that are genetically, physically, and socially sound. We also strive to screen those that are seeking a home for our puppies through various interactions with them prior to placing the puppies in their care. We place an emphasis on educating the new owners on how to care for their new puppy, from nutrition to training, and immunizations.

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This breeder has no available puppies at the moment.

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Getting a puppy from Chris

Chris 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

Puppy prices range from $2,950 - $4,500 and include a non-refundable deposit of $500.

“The deposit holds your place for the next puppy in the order they are received. The deposit is applied to the final amount for the puppy.”

Contract and health guarantee

Chris 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 Chris 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 Chris directly.

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Bringing your puppy home

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

Pick up your puppy in Edwardsburg, MI 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.

Get your puppy dropped off to you

Work with a trusted transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.

More about Chris

  • Why Chris started breeding

    As a veterinarian, I enjoy canine reproduction and through this work, I met a client who introduced me to the Golden Retriever breed. My family and I fell in love with them and we were asked to partner with this client three years ago. Our love for this breed continues to grow and recently we have established our own breeding business and want to be responsible in our decisions.

  • Chris has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years

    Chris was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

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Chris is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Cream of the Crop Goldens Michigan 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

Cream of the Crop Goldens Michigan 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, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), PRA, Golden Retriever 2, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), 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).

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