I'm the breeder behind K & M Golden Retrievers located in Cadillac, MI. We offer top-quality puppies from carefully planned litters. We focus on temperament, soundness, and beauty. Our puppies are lovingly raised in our home as part of our family so that we can prepare them to be wonderful additions to yours. We love our dogs and know you will too!
About Katy
We are avid animal lovers. We can't think of a better way to live our lives than with our Goldens by our side. We are passionate about Golden Retrievers and look forward to sharing the breed with others who love them just as much as we do! Our dogs are family members first and foremost. We're passionate, responsible breeders who truly love our dogs.
What makes Katy’s program special
Each puppy is greatly loved by us! We ensure they are socialized, healthy, and prepared to excel in their forever homes. Our dogs are bred for those specifics, and we take pride in our breeding program.
Newborn Golden Retrievers from Helios and Athena
Born Dec. 2024. Ready Feb. 23
Planned Golden Retrievers from Ditri and Callie
Due Apr. 2025. Ready June 2025
Expected Golden Retrievers from Ditri and Zoey
Due Apr. 2025. Ready June 9
Planned Golden Retrievers from Ditri and Gaia
Due Apr. 2025. Ready June 2025
Planned Golden Retrievers from Ditri and Ellie
Due Apr. 2025. Ready June 2025
Newborn Golden Retrievers from Helios and Athena
Born Dec. 2024
Ready Feb. 23
Planned Golden Retrievers from Ditri and Callie
Due Apr. 2025
Ready June 2025
Expected Golden Retrievers from Ditri and Zoey
Due Apr. 2025
Ready June 9
Katy R.
🐾🎉 Exciting News! 🎉🐾 We are thrilled to announce the arrival of Athena and Helios' adorable littles! On December 29th, 5 beautiful girls and 1 handsome boy came into the world, bringing so much joy and cuteness with them. Athena and Helios are proud parents, and we are grateful for this wonderful blessing. Their little family is already melting hearts with their cuteness and sweet personalities. Join us in celebrating this special moment and sending lots of love to Athena, Helios, and their precious littles as they embark on this new journey. Stay tuned for updates and more photos of these sweet bundles of joy! 🐶💕 Follow us for more updates on Facebook and instagram @retrieverskmgolden
Helios and Athena's litter
Katy R.
🌟 Exciting News Alert! 🌟 We are thrilled to share that Athena recently had an ultrasound confirming that she will be welcoming adorable bundles of joy in January! We are over the moon with anticipation to meet these precious new additions to our family. If you are interested in learning more about Athena or Helios, be sure to visit our website at www.kandmgoldenretrievers.com. Stay tuned for updates and get ready to fall in love with our soon-to-arrive bundles of joy!
Helios and Athena's litter
Katy 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 $2,500 - $5,000 and include a non-refundable deposit of $500.
“The price includes our 1 year health guarantee, AKC registration, first round of vaccinations, deworming, dewclaws removed, vet checked, microchipping, puppy socialization, our puppy pack and a lifetime of support from our K & M Goldens Family. $500 non-refundable deposit to hold you spot on the waitlist.”
Katy 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 Katy 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 Katy directly.
We do everything we can to ensure we are providing well-rounded and easily trainable pups. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Socialized with other animals, Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Scent introduction, Socialized in new places, Socialized with children, Surface & tactile stimulation, Car rides, Various sounds, and Puppy Culture .
We follow the appropriate puppy health protocols.
We send our puppies home with Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent, Registration, Microchip, Initial potty training, Puppy starter kit, Toys, Food & treats, Vet records, and Microchip.
Katy 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 or transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.
Why Katy started breeding
Our goal is to not only produce beautiful puppies but to help promote responsible breeding in order to ensure that the Golden Retriever breed will continue to thrive for generations to come.
Katy has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Katy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
K & M Golden Retrievers meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Golden Retriever
Golden Retriever
About Helios
Helios is a male Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Katy decided to make him part of their program. Katy has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Good health testing
PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, +10 more
Golden Retriever
About Nala
Nala is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Katy decided to make her part of their program. Katy has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Good health testing
PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, +7 more
Golden Retriever
About Zoey
Zoey is a female Golden Retriever over 2 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Katy decided to make her part of their program. Katy has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Excellent health testing
PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, +9 more
Golden Retriever
About Athena
Athena is a female Golden Retriever over 2 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Katy decided to make her part of their program. Katy has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Excellent health testing
PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, +9 more
Golden Retriever
About Gaia
Gaia is a female Golden Retriever over 2 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Katy decided to make her part of their program. Katy has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Excellent health testing
PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, +8 more
Golden Retriever
About Ellie
Ellie is a female Golden Retriever over 2 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Katy decided to make her part of their program. Katy has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Excellent health testing
PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, +8 more
Golden Retriever
About Ditri
Ditri is a male Golden Retriever over 2 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Katy decided to make him part of their program. Katy has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Excellent health testing
PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, +8 more
Golden Retriever
About Nova
Nova is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Katy decided to make her part of their program. Katy has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Uploaded health tests
Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI)
Golden Retriever
About Callie
Callie is a female Golden Retriever over 2 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Katy decided to make her part of their program. Katy has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Uploaded health tests
PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, +6 more
Golden Retriever
About MJ
MJ is a male Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Katy decided to make him part of their program. Katy has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Uploaded health tests
PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, +7 more
Golden Retriever
Good level
K & M Golden Retrievers 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.
Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.