I'm the breeder behind Misty Maples Goldens located in Detroit Lakes, MN. We have been breeding quality Golden Retrievers for over 25years. Each litter is meticulously planned improve the breed and to help accentuate the best qualities of the Golden Retriever. Each litter is raised in our home and puppies are handled multiple times per day. They are exposed to new things daily.
About Alisa
We want to provide you with a puppy that will turn out to be what we tell you as an adult. We strive to breed puppies that are comfortable in any setting and want to please you.
What makes Alisa’s program special
We believe that every Golden can reach their potential, but we expect them all to have proper manners and respect their owners. We highly encourage puppy buyers to take their puppy to puppy kindergarten and basic obedience classes.
Alisa is a member of 2 clubs
Greater Twin Cities Golden Retriever Club, Golden Retriever Club of America
Alisa 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 $3,200 - $3,500 and include a non-refundable deposit of $200.
“This price includes AKC limited registration, lifetime microchip registration, collar, toys, towel w litter scent, blanket, food bowls, starter bag of food, puppy info packet. The deposit is refundable until the pregnancy is confirmed, and puppies are whelped and delivered. After puppies born 50% of purchase price is due.”
Alisa 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 Alisa 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 Alisa directly.
We do Puppy Culture. Once they are weaned, we take them out to camp and swim, play with cats, fainting goats, and to go on long trips in the car. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Car Rides, Socialized with Other Animals, and Puppy Culture .
Puppies get vet checks, dewclaws removed, dewormings, and vaccinations.
We send our puppies home with Dew claws removed, Sound and texture enrichment, Early Neurological Stimulation, Soft Carrier Bag, Our puppies are all sent home with welcome home bags and information. , Microchipped , Vaccinations, Puppy Starter Kit, Puppy Collar, Microchip, Toy with Littermates' Scent, Food Starter Bag, Certificate of Health, Blanket with Littermates Scent, and AKC Registration.
Alisa 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 transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.
Why Alisa started breeding
We wanted to breed quality AKC Goldens that are structurally correct and have the ability to achieve in any venue.
Alisa has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Alisa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Alisa’s program includes one color
Alisa’s Golden Retriever puppies are golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Alisa’s links
Misty Maples Goldens meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Golden Retriever
Excellent level
Misty Maples 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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, DNA Repository, DNA Profile, Dilated Cardiomyopathy 1 (DCM1), Animal Genetics Panel
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).