Gold Country Golden Retrievers

Raised by Paige W.

Certified Breeder of Golden Retrievers

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Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Gold Country Golden Retrievers located in Sacramento Area, CA. We have been working with this phenomenal breed since 1986. We breed for calm, healthy puppies to provide quality companionship for other loving homes. We also have bred amazing therapy and service use Golden Retrievers. We are confident that you will fall in love with our pups just as we have. We are so excited to introduce you to the Golden Retriever of your dreams!

Paige’s experience

  • About Paige

    I was a first grade teacher for 40 years and loved every day of it. What goes better in a room full of youngsters than a Golden Retriever. Since retiring, I have spent my days training my horses and dogs and playing with puppies!

  • What makes Paige’s program special

    Because we wanted calm dogs in our household, calm dogs was our priority. I focused on selecting just the right puppy from the litter, sometimes several litters to get just the right dogs for our program. In selectively breeding for calm, we bred wonderful puppies for therapy/service work. Most of our breeding dogs were in classrooms. Easy care coats and health were two other considerations.

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Getting a puppy from Paige

Paige 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 $3,000 and include a non-refundable deposit of $500.

“Included in the price is AKC litter registration, deworming, first shots, vet check with health certificate, thoughtful care, socialization, exposure to many environmental sights and sounds. $500 to hold a puppy;.”

Contract and health guarantee

Paige 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 Paige 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 Paige directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

In addition to providing excellent homes for our puppies, we are determined to give your puppy the best socialization possible. They are handled, loved and given lots of mentally and physically safe experiences. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Socialized with other animals, Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Scent introduction, Socialized in new places, Surface & tactile stimulation, Car rides, Various sounds, Intro to water/swimming, Bathing, grooming and nail trimming., positive experiences in all situations, Bite Work, car riding , Various Surfaces , Outdoors (when Weather permits), Puppy Culture , Noises , Chew, e.g. Bone, Scents, Toys, e.g. Ball, Touch Desensitization, Grooming Desensitization, Household Desensitization, Socialized with Cats, Sound Stimulation, Socialized with Other Animals, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Work on bite inhibition, Begin housebreaking. , and Sitting to be picked up or petted. .

Puppy health practices

Our litter mothers are 3 years old for their first litter. They are adults that have proven their health and personalities to be just right for breeding Gold Country Golden Retrievers. They have no more than one litter per year and are retired after no more than 4 litters. We breed carefully to create smaller litters for the health of the mothers and the puppies. Great companions for great homes!

Extras

We send our puppies home with Basic obedience & manners, Initial potty training, Puppy starter kit, Toys, Food & treats, Vet records, Registration, Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent, Sound and texture enrichment, Trained to sit by 7 weeks old, Our puppies are all sent home with welcome home bags and information. , Puppy Collar, Vaccinations, Health certificate from veterinarian , Toy with Littermates' Scent, and AKC Registration.

More about Paige

  • Why Paige started breeding

    We got our first Golden in the early 1980's. Tesla (after the scientist!) was an amazing example of a Golden. She was from a hunting line and was wicked smart, loving, intuitive and calm. Our family and friends all loved her and wanted puppies. All of her puppies went to our family members and friends. We kept her son from her last litter, and he became our Foundation male. He lived to be 17.

  • Paige is a Preferred Good Dog Breeder

    Preferred Breeders are recognized for their quick replies and exceptional buyer support.

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

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

  • Paige’s program includes three colors

    Paige’s Golden Retriever puppies include dark golden, golden, and light golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

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Paige is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Gold Country Golden Retrievers 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

Meet Paige's parent dogs

All breeds

Golden Retriever

Parent health testing

Golden Retriever

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Gold Country 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.

  • DNA Disease Panel

    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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