Honey Bee Goldens

Raised by Vanesa T.

Certified Breeder of Golden Retrievers

  • Certified Good Dog Breeder

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Honey Bee Goldens located in Gridley, CA. Our Golden Retriever pups are home-raised. We put a lot of care into socializing them so they can transition easily into their new lives. We commit ourselves towards preparing each one of our puppies to thrive in their new homes, and we enjoy working with their new families so that they can raise their beloved companions with confidence!

Vanesa’s experience

  • About Vanesa

    Hi! My name is Vanesa Toland. I adopted my first Golden Retriever, Evie, back in 2019 and have been in love with the breed ever since. We both enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, camping, boating, and general days out on the town! Ever since I've brought her and other Golden's into my life, I've vowed to give them the most fulfilling and loved life they could possibly have!

  • What makes Vanesa’s program special

    Our dogs are not just breeding stock to keep in a kennel for profit. Our dogs are FAMILY, we bring them everywhere with us. As I mentioned before, my commitment to creating the most fulfilling life for them, while keeping them happy and healthy is my biggest priority. We extensively vet through potential puppy families to find the best fit for our puppies, making their safety the biggest priority

Newborn & upcoming litters

Newborn Golden Retrievers from Hudson and Evie

Born Apr. 2024. Ready June 11, 2024

Newborn Golden Retrievers from Hudson and Evie

Born Apr. 2024

Ready June 11, 2024

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Getting a puppy from Vanesa

Vanesa 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 and include a non-refundable deposit of $500.

“Each puppy will be LIMITED AKC REGISTRATION, sold to pet/companion homes only. Each puppy will be sent home with AKC Registration Paperwork, a Puppy Go-Home Kit, Microchip Reg, and Contract Folder. All of our puppies are the same price regardless of size or gender. $500 is required to hold your position for puppy picks.”

Contract and health guarantee

Vanesa 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 Vanesa 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 Vanesa directly.

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Bringing your puppy home

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

Pick up your puppy in Gridley, 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.

“We don't ship our puppies, however we'd be happy to meet at our home or travel to agreed upon local areas, depending on the distance of our litters puppy buyers.”

More about Vanesa

  • Why Vanesa started breeding

    Ever since I had first gotten Evie and realized how much her existence brought joy and happiness to everyone around her, I knew that bringing healthy and happy Golden puppies into the world was something that I would love to do. After going through the hurdles of scammers and false advertising, I decided that I would be the breeder to be upfront, honest, and trustworthy to future puppy parents!

  • Vanesa has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years

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

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Vanesa is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Honey Bee 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 Vanesa's parent dogs

All breeds

Golden Retriever

Parent health testing

Golden Retriever

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Honey Bee 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.

  • 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.

  • PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), DNA Disease Panel, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, 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).

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