I'm the breeder behind Gentry’s Pride Golden Retrievers located in Albert Lea, MN. Gentry's Pride Goldens has owned and raised Golden Retrievers for over 20 years. Throughout our career, we have raised litters for both hunting trials and conformation shows. We encourage our program to complete breed clearances with passing scores before breeding. We hope to hear from you soon!
About Jordan
Hi there! My name is Jordan, and I am the owner behind Gentry's Pride Golden Retrievers. I have owned and loved Golden Retrievers for over 20 years. I am involved in conformation and working dog titles. Our dogs live inside with us and are treated like a family member. I also am active in dog training and handling. I would love to get to know you better or help educate you on this great breed!
What makes Jordan’s program special
Gentry’s Pride Golden Retrievers is a family, not just a breeding program. All our puppy owners are in touch with us at least once a month. We try to visit as many puppies as possible once a year to assure they are getting the best care possible. We enjoy receiving pictures, videos and messages on how our beloved puppies are doing.
Jordan is a member of a club
Golden Retriever Club of America
Jordan’s certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder
Puppies are socialize by family members and friends coming to visit, following Puppy Culture program and an evaluation at 49 days old. We have many different toys for the puppies to play with, where they are introduced to different sounds and textures. We encourage placing pups in many different positions, completion of nails clippings regularly and started for crate and potty training. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Potty Training, Crate Training, Socialized with Children, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Cats, Socialized with Elderly, Sound Stimulation, Early Neurological Stimulation, Grooming Desensitization, Toys, e.g. Ball, Chew, e.g. Bone, Structures, e.g. Climbing, Noises , Puppy Culture , Outdoors, e.g. rain, Socialized with Other Animals, Various Surfaces , and Car Rides.
All puppies are seen by our local veterinarian at three days old. Puppies are required to go back at 6-7 weeks old. At this time, they receive first round of puppy shots, microchipped, examined thoroughly. Our pups are dewormed biweekly starting at 2 weeks of old until leaving our residence. The puppies must be in good health, in order to leave our property.
We send our puppies home with AKC Registration, Food Starter Bag, Bone, Microchip, Puppy Collar, Vaccinations, Volhard Personality Test, Blanket with Littermates' and Mom's scents, Puppy Starter Kit, and Certificate of Health.
Why Jordan started breeding
After years of passion for Goldens, I decided there was more for me than just owning a dog. I began my show career at 17 years old. I soon was addicted to showing and fell in love with some great mentors who taught me a lot about breeding. I then produced my first litter after completing all clearances and titles. With such luck, I was able to continue the process ever since.
Jordan has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Jordan was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Gentry’s Pride Golden Retrievers meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Golden Retriever
Good level
Gentry’s Pride 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.
Dentition
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 1 (NCL1), Dachshund Type, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Golden Retriever 2, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 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).