I'm the breeder behind N/A located in Hickory, NC. Page under construction.
Carmen 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 $1,500 - $2,500 and include a non-refundable deposit of $300.
“Included with your puppy are the guarantee, AKC Registration, first vet visits, rounds of shots, deworming, and our puppy socialization program. All of our puppies are the same price, regardless of color. The deposit price includes microchpping and the guarantee.”
Carmen 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 Carmen 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 Carmen directly.
Our puppies will be well socialized with other dogs, cats, children, and all different kinds of adults! Potty training will start, as well as an enrichment program to get them desensitized to all types of environments! Crate training will start, unless requested otherwise, leash walking as well! If the dog is a service dog prospect, basic training will start. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Noises, Various Surfaces, Texture Stimulation, Crate Training, Potty Training, Name Recognition, Basic Manners, Puppy Culture, Human Interactions, Car Training, Behavioral Shaping, Leash and Collar Training, Puppy Temperament Evaluation, Early Socialization, Outdoors, e.g. rain, Structures, e.g. Climbing, Scents, Strangers, Toys, e.g. Ball, Touch Desensitization, Early Neurological Stimulation, Grooming Desensitization, Household Desensitization, Sound Stimulation, Socialized with Elderly, Socialized with Other Animals, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Cats, Socialized with Children, Other Training By Request, Confidence Building, Behavioral Shaping, Scent Introduction, Impulse Control, Puppy Manners, Sit Command, Biosensor Training, Service Dog Training, Clicker Training, "No" Biting or Chewing, and Leash Walking.
All puppies are vaccinated, dewormed, and DNA tested before they are sent home. Their first vet visit is completed as well.
We send our puppies home with Soft Carrier Bag, Blanket with Littermates' and Mom's scents, Volhard Personality Test, Vaccinations, Toy with Littermates' Scent, Puppy Starter Kit, Puppy Leash, Puppy Collar, Microchip, Food Starter Bag, Certificate of Health, Breed Club Registration, and AKC Registration.
Carmen 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.
Carmen has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Carmen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
N/A meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Golden Retriever
Excellent level
N/A 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.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), 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).