Hunnydew Goldens

Raised by Dell N.

Certified Breeder of Golden Retrievers

  • Certified Good Dog Breeder
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Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Hunnydew Goldens located in Mount Vernon, WA. Our Goldens are from Champion lines, bred with tender loving care for even temperaments, excel conformation and thorough socialization. Our dogs are an integral part of our family. Puppies receive exceptional care and training, daily handling and Early Neurological Stimulation at 3 to 16 days.

Getting a puppy from Dell

Dell 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 $2,200 and include a deposit of $500.

“Price includes AKC limited registration, 3 wormings, initial vaccination and vet wellness check at 7 weeks, health warranties, good start on potty training and crate training and lots of socialization. Refundable only if seller does not have the puppy of the sex the buyer desires.”

Contract and health guarantee

Dell 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 Dell 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 Dell directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

We are dedicated to breeding high quality, champion Goldens with even temperaments and good conformation for over 20 years. Enrichment begins at birth, with gentle handling and stroking. At 3 days old start Early Neurological Stimulation is performed daily from 3 to 16 days. Wormings every 2 weeks. Potty training begins at 3 to 4 weeks. Crate training at 6 weeks.Lots of love, attention. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Outdoors (when Weather permits), Various Surfaces , Early Neurological Stimulation, Socialized with Other Animals, Sound Stimulation, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Children, Puppy conformation evaluation, Puppy temperament evaluation , We begin potty training along with crate training & believe the two go hand in hand., Early socialization, Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) , Initial House Training, Obedience training started, Bird Introduction, Noise Desensitization, Human Interactions , Basic manners, Crate Training, "No" Biting or Chewing, and Potty Training.

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Puppy health practices

Early Neurological Stimulation is key to neurological growth and development and is performed on each puppy from day 3 to day 16.

Extras

We send our puppies home with Bag of current food, Our puppies are all sent home with welcome home bags and information. , Early Neurological Stimulation, Volhard Personality Test, Vaccinations, Puppy Starter Kit, Toy with Mom's Scent, Toy with Littermates' Scent, Puppy Collar, Food Starter Bag, Certificate of Health, and AKC Registration.

Bringing your puppy home

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

Pick up your puppy in Mount Vernon, WA 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.

“Families encouraged to come to our home to visit puppies and the sire and dam. Available to be picked up at our home in Mount Vernon at 8 weeks old on November 27, 2023”

More about Dell

Dell is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Hunnydew 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 Dell's parent dogs

All breeds

Golden Retriever

Parent health testing

Golden Retriever

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Hunnydew 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 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.

  • Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), PRA, Golden Retriever 1, PRA, Golden Retriever 2

    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).