I'm the breeder behind Mount Hood Golden Retrievers located in Portland, OR. We focus on excellent health, and start training very early to open neural pathways making very smart, calm and confident dogs.
About Kimberly
My life has always been about my family and animals. I am goal oriented and I love learning new things! I'm quiet but I need a little bit of chaos in the way of taking care of my animals to keep me busy.
What makes Kimberly’s program special
At Mount Hood Golden Retrievers we focus on excellent health and temperament and we specialize in dark Golden Retrievers. We also use a training method called Puppy Culture, where you offer certain stimuli, and training and problem solving exercises at specific times of their development. It all starts when they are just three days old! At three days old, we start early neurological stimulation and early scent introduction, which opens their neuropathways and actually makes their brain bigger. When they are three weeks old, their brains are like little sponges, and they learn in just minutes what it will take a twelve week old puppy weeks to learn. We get them used to loud noises before their brain has developed a fear response. So they will be unafraid of loud noises. We play games with food that teaches them problem solving, they are trained with positive reinforcement how to sit instead of jumping when greeting new people. The house breaking will start as soon as they start pottying on their own. They will first be litterbox, trained, and from there they will follow the other dogs outside to go potty, so they will be well on their way to being house broken. And of course, they will be socialized with all of my grandchildren and the neighborhood children and people of various appearances. You will end up with a puppy who is intelligent and healthy and love's everybody!
Cupid
Male • Went Home Dec. 26, 2024
Golden Retriever
Dancer
Female • Went Home Dec. 26, 2024
Golden Retriever
Prancer
Female • Went Home Dec. 26, 2024
Golden Retriever
Comet
Male • Went Home Dec. 26, 2024
Golden Retriever
Donner
Male • Went Home Dec. 26, 2024
Golden Retriever
Dasher
Female • Went Home Dec. 26, 2024
Golden Retriever
Vixen
Female • Went Home Dec. 26, 2024
Golden Retriever
Blitzen
Female • Went Home Dec. 26, 2024
Golden Retriever
Newborn Golden Retrievers from Chester and PIPER
Born Nov. 2024. Ready Dec. 26, 2024
Newborn Golden Retrievers from Chester and PIPER
Born Nov. 2024
Ready Dec. 26, 2024
Kimberly 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 and include a non-refundable deposit of $400.
“Price includes AKC registration papers, deworming, current vaccinations Socialization, toys and blankets that smell like Mommy and litter mates. Food and treats and a feeding schedule, first vet check. Also, puppy culture training, basic manners and beginning house breaking included. The deposit will hold the puppy that you choose, if you change your mind, you can transfer it to the next available litter.”
Kimberly 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 Kimberly 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 Kimberly directly.
We start our puppies off with ENS and ESI at three days old. that opens their neuropathways, and makes their brains bigger makes them smarter and more confident. We continue with problem solving games, noise introduction, and basic manners like how to sit for treats instead of jumping up and down on people. They will be litterbox trained first and from there, trained to go outside to potty. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Clicker Training, "No" Biting or Chewing, Potty Training, 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, and Various sounds.
All puppies will be current on vaccines and deworming, and have had one vet check.
We send our puppies home with Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent, Registration, Basic obedience & manners, Vet records, Food & treats, Toys, Puppy starter kit, and Initial potty training.
Kimberly 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.
“We don't ship puppies, but you are welcome to come to my home and meet your puppy ,and pick them up there. Or we could meet within two hundred miles, or I will meet you at the airport or train station.”
Why Kimberly started breeding
I got into dog breeding when I got my very first AKC registered Golden Retriever and started taking classes with her and realized how smart and beautiful she was. I just knew that I wanted her to have puppies so that I could share them with somebody. Then I found a mentor and learned all about the puppy culture method, which is an intense training program that I have thoroughly enjoyed. I love everything about breeding, from finding the right mates, to giving the puppies stimulation and enrichment and socialization. To finding the right forever home.
Kimberly is a Preferred Good Dog Breeder
Preferred Breeders are recognized for their quick replies and exceptional buyer support.
Kimberly has been a member of Good Dog for 4 months
Kimberly was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Kimberly’s program includes one color
Kimberly’s Golden Retriever puppies are dark golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Mount Hood Golden Retrievers meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Golden Retriever
Golden Retriever
About PIPER
Piper is a very mellow calm dog who loves to snuggle, and go hiking. She has an excellent temperament. She's very obedient, a big people pleaser, she has a long dark, red, beautiful, feathery coat with some waves on the back
Golden Retriever
Mount Hood 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 Examination (rDVM, not 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 (rDVM, not 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
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
DNA Disease Panel, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, 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).