LHA Golden Retrievers

Raised by Kerri C.

Certified Breeder of Golden Retrievers

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Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind LHA Golden Retrievers located in Missouri. We raise Golden Retrievers because of their loyalty, eagerness to please, intelligence, and drive to work. Our goldens are first and foremost our family members, our companions, and they live in our home with us. We began with one girl who quickly stole our hearts and was a wonderful playmate to our children. We have a passion for raising healthy, happy pups that have a great start in life surrounded by a family that loves them. We work with them right away for early training and socialization to prepare them for their forever homes.

Kerri’s experience

  • About Kerri

    We are members of the GRCA and the Golden Retriever Club of Greater St Louis. All of our dogs have their health clearances through the OFA.

  • What makes Kerri’s program special

    Our dogs are health tested and trained for jobs according to their individual strengths. We have carefully selected our dogs from lines with longevity, a history of passing health clearances, and adherence to the golden retriever standard. We utilize the Puppy Culture program to socialize and train our puppies in order to give them a great start before going home to their new families.

  • Kerri is a member of a club

    Golden Retriever Club of America

Getting a puppy from Kerri

Kerri 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 $2,500 - $3,000 and include a non-refundable deposit of $500.

“Puppies come with first vaccinations, microchipped, dewormed, food, toys, and other goodies, a blanket that smells of the litter and all paperwork including vet record, AKC registration, and contract.”

Contract and health guarantee

Kerri 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 Kerri 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 Kerri directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

We utilize the Puppy Culture Program which includes introducing them to many new sounds, textures, noises, and situations to help them be well-adjusted puppies. We work with them on crate training, overcoming barriers and obstacles, introductions to the grooming table, and a variety of grooming tools, the leash, and much more. Our puppies learn to politely sit for treats which they take gently from the hand. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Socialized with children, Socialized with other animals, Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Scent introduction, Socialized in new places, Surface & tactile stimulation, Car rides, Various sounds, and Puppy Culture .

Puppy health practices

Puppies are vet checked and receive their first round of vaccines at 7 weeks of age. They will have been dewormed and given a fecal exam before leaving for their new homes.

Extras

We send our puppies home with Puppy starter kit, Toys, Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent, Registration, Initial potty training, Food & treats, Vet records, Basic obedience & manners, and Microchip.

More about Kerri

  • Why Kerri started breeding

    Our whole family is involved in our Goldens. We started out with a Golden for our family because we wanted a friendly companion for our children to grow along side. We enjoy working with our dogs and love how versatile the breed is. We find great joy in helping our puppies get a head start on socializing and training!

  • Kerri has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years

    Kerri was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

  • Kerri’s links

Kerri is a trusted Good Dog breeder

LHA Golden Retrievers 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 Kerri's parent dogs

All breeds

Golden Retriever

Parent health testing

Golden Retriever

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

LHA 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.

  • 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, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Golden Retriever Type, PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific)

    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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