Hearthstone Goldens

Raised by Laura D.

Certified Breeder of Golden Retrievers

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Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Hearthstone Goldens located in Ellerslie, GA. At Hearthstone Goldens, our program’s focus is breeding dogs for service or therapy work. We also offer pups to qualified homes as pets/companions; occasionally, we may grant breeding rights to exceptional breeders too. Our pups are raised in our home with 24 hr care. (Formerly Boho Goldens).

Laura’s experience

  • About Laura

    I am a single mom of 5, an amputee, and a dog lover! I love being a breeder. It's so fulfilling to have the opportunity to see the positive effect that a beloved, furry companion can have on its family. I was born with a rare condition, which is eventually fatal. So I see breeding as my legacy, a way to spreading love & change lives one puppy at a time.

  • What makes Laura’s program special

    I am a curriculum breeder who raises the pups in my home, around my family and children. I practice early sensory stimulation, various socialization techniques, potty train pups to sod & begin crate training at 6 weeks. Pups leave my home at 8 weeks fully vetted & microchipped. I believe it is important to match each pup to the home environment that suits and honors their personality the best.

  • Laura is a member of a club

    Golden Retriever Club of America

  • Laura’s certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T.

Getting a puppy from Laura

Laura 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 $2,600 - $4,000 and include a non-refundable deposit of $500.

“$2600 is our pet price/$3000 for breeding rights; VIP/POTL rate is $3500 for a pet/$4000 for breeding rights; VIP.5 (1st pick after breeder’s pick) is $3250 for pet/$3750 for breeding rights. The deposit is nonrefundable unless your puppy becomes unavailable for health reasons.”

Contract and health guarantee

Laura 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 Laura 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 Laura directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

We do a combination of Puppy Culture and BAB curriculum. We do everything we can to ensure our pups are healthy, well-rounded, easily trainable and free of anxiety. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Puppy Culture , Socialized with Other Animals, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Children, Human Interactions , Puppy Manners, Crate Training, Sit Command, and Potty Training.

Puppy health practices

All puppies are vaccinated, microchipped, and dewormed before going home.

Extras

We send our puppies home with Snuggle Puppies, Our puppies are all sent home with welcome home bags and information. , Blanket with Littermates Scent, Vaccinations, Microchipped , Care Package, and AKC Registration.

Bringing your puppy home

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

Pick up your puppy in Ellerslie, GA 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.

“We do not ship puppies. However, you may use a flight nanny to escort your puppy home. To drive to deliver/meet we charge $2 per mile if the distance is over 40 round trip w/a max of 500m round trip.”

Get your puppy dropped off to you

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

More about Laura

  • Why Laura started breeding

    My parents bred and showed AKC Shelties when I was growing up. My mom was squeamish and my dad was in the military and often away for training or deployment so I was delivering pups at just 16 years old! As an adult, I fell in love with the Golden Retriever breed and felt every famiky should have one so I decided to get into breeding too. I have been doing it for 15 years now!

  • Laura has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years

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

  • Laura’s program includes one color

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

Laura is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Hearthstone 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 Laura's parent dogs

All breeds

Golden Retriever

Parent health testing

Golden Retriever

Hearthstone 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 Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)

    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.

  • 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), Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not 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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