Growing Up Goldens

Raised by Samantha S.

Certified Breeder of Golden Retrievers

  • Certified Good Dog Breeder

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Growing Up Goldens located in Moreno Valley, CA. Our family raised Goldens are born and raised in our home and socialized from day one. All pups are vet-checked, premium-fed, microchipped, and confident babies. We put all of our time, energy, and love into each and every dog and pup to ensure they are happy, healthy, and very loved.

Getting a puppy from Samantha

Samantha 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 - $3,800 and include a non-refundable deposit of $500.

“The price includes a non-refundable $500 deposit, AKC limited registration, vet check, first shots, deworming, microchip, crate readiness, puppy socialization, care info, and gift bag. All of our puppies are the same price regardless of size or color. All puppies are AKC limited registration, microchipped, first shots, de-wormed, and vet checked.”

Contract and health guarantee

Samantha 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 Samantha 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 Samantha directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

Our puppies are well adjusted to a home environment and socialized with children and our other dogs. Each puppy has gone through ENS (early neurological stimulation) and puppy culture. We will introduce the crate and start potty training.

Puppy health practices

All puppies are taken to the vet for a health check, given their first round of shots, and de-wormed.

Extras

We send our puppies home with Puppy Starter Kit.

Bringing your puppy home

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

Pick up your puppy in Moreno Valley, CA 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.

More about Samantha

  • Samantha has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years

    Samantha was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Samantha’s program includes one color

    Samantha’s Golden Retriever puppies are golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

Samantha is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Growing Up Goldens 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 Samantha's parent dogs

All breeds

Golden Retriever

Parent health testing

Golden Retriever

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Growing Up Goldens 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 Examination (rDVM, not 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.