I'm the breeder behind Golden Meadow located in Fort Collins, CO. Our focus is to produce the best dogs of the highest quality so that other families can also enjoy the love of a Golden. These dogs have proven to be wonderful companions in our lives and in their new homes. We have references from previous buyers and have had multiple puppies go as service dogs!
About Heather
My love for dogs started at a very young age, I worked closely with a breeder as a child and showed in the junior handler ring. We strive to have the healthiest and best quality puppies we can provide. By completing health testing on our sirs and dams we can ensure that our puppies will have the best outcome in life.
What makes Heather’s program special
Our program stands out from others because we put so much time and effort into our dam's! Nani is. certified therapy dog AND service dog!! By raising puppies under service dog direction, puppy culture direction and ENS we are setting them up for to live their best lives!
Heather’s certifications & recognitions
Professional Groomer, Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., Licensed Veterinary Technician
Heather 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 $2,000 - $3,000 and include a deposit of $500.
“Puppies will come with AKC registration, health certificate, microchips, and an extensive puppy package including a photoshoot that we do, collar, leash, bag if food, and a toy! Deposits policies are in my contract.”
Heather 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 Heather 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 Heather directly.
We raise puppies under service dog raising protocol, puppy culture direction, and ENS, they are very well socialized with children, cats and other dogs. Potty training starts at 3 weeks old along with multiple handmade enrichments. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other animals, Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Scent introduction, Socialized in new places, Socialized with children, Surface & tactile stimulation, Car rides, Various sounds, Litter Box Trained, Puppy Culture , Service Dog Training, Crate Training, Temperament imprinting Evaluation , Puppy Culture , car riding , Various Surfaces , Scents, Chew, e.g. Bone, Toys, e.g. Ball, Touch Desensitization, Early Neurological Stimulation, Grooming Desensitization, Household Desensitization, Sound Stimulation, Socialized with Other Animals, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Cats, Socialized with Children, and Potty Training.
Puppies come started on/mostly potty trained, first vet visit including microchip and health certificate.
We send our puppies home with Registration, Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent, Microchip, Basic obedience & manners, Vet records, Food & treats, Toys, Puppy starter kit, and Initial potty training.
Heather 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.
Work with a trusted flight nanny to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.
Why Heather started breeding
Working with a breeder at a young age and working in vet med has shown me all the points I needed to see to want to get into breeding!
Heather has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Heather was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Heather’s program includes three colors
Heather’s Golden Retriever puppies include light golden, dark golden, and golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Heather’s links
Golden Meadow meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Golden Retriever
Golden Retriever
About Nani
Nani is a certified therapy dog AND service dog! She is an excellent of the breed, she has been an amazing addition to our program. She currently holds multiple titles and is always working towards more!
Excellent health testing
PRA, Golden Retriever 1, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, +8 more
Golden Retriever
Good level
Golden Meadow 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 (Preliminary)
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 (Preliminary)
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.
DNA Disease Panel, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), 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.