I'm the breeder behind Katherine Wolf located in Groton, NY. When we bring a life into the world, we take that responsibility seriously and do everything we can to make sure it gets the best start possible. Additionally, any pup or dog from our program is a part of our pack for life, and we will always have a home for them here if they need it.
Q. & A. with Katherine
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include dark golden and golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Katherine
Katherine 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.
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
Puppies from Katherine are $1,200 and include a deposit of $200.
“The price includes initial socialization; first vet exam, vaccinations and worming; sales tax. If you need me to hold your puppy beyond 10 weeks, you will cover additional routine vaccinations/vet visits. There will also be an charge for maintenance and initial training (manners, wait, sit, down, beginning recall). $200 deposit holds your puppy and your place in the "pick list". Refundable if I cannot provide a healthy puppy. Non-refundable if you commit and change your mind.”
Contract & health guarantee
Katherine 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 Katherine 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 Katherine directly.
Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
Vet check
First round of shots and deworming
Vet records
Extras
Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can fly or drive to pick up your puppy from Katherine.
Puppy pick-up locations
Katherine will coordinate all the details with you.
Meet in Groton, NY
More about Katherine
Katherine has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Katherine was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Katherine is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Katherine Wolf 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
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Katherine Wolf 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 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).