Nordic Woof's Golden Retrievers

Raised by Danielle K.

Certified Breeder of Golden Retrievers

  • Preferred Breeder
  • 50% response rate • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Nordic Woof's Golden Retrievers located in Peoria, AZ. I strive to produce healthy, sound, structurally balanced dogs with meaning and purpose. I breed OFA and DNA tested dogs. I have been competing in dog shows, sports and training since 1997. Owner of Awesome Pawz LLC., Service dogs and Mobile grooming. I am an AKC Judge for ATT, FETCH, CGC evaluator and student in AKC Canines college to become a multi breed judge. I really am here with you, for the life of your dog.

Danielle’s experience

  • About Danielle

    I started showing Siberian Huskies back in 1997, I became an AKC all Breed Professional Handler in 2000, I started breeding Siberian Huskies around 2002. I have championed dogs in AKC, UKC, ARBA and IABCA. Today I am an AKC judge for the ATT and FETCH tests, a CGC evaluator and I am working my way through AKCs canine college to become a multi certified AKC breed judge.

  • What makes Danielle’s program special

    I now breed Golden Retrievers exclusively with the purpose of working service dogs. I own and operate Awesome Pawz LLC. Service dogs and Mobile dog grooming. Puppies are raised with an advanced version of ENS/ESI and Temperament tested by myself & an outside trainer at 6 weeks and 8 weeks. I provide Raw unedited video of all temperament testing for buyers to access and review.

  • Danielle’s certifications & recognitions

    Professional Groomer, American Kennel Club Canine College, Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T.

Getting a puppy from Danielle

Danielle 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 $3,000 and include a non-refundable deposit of $1,000.

“AKC registration, vaccinations, deworming, microchips, and a starter packet including a snuggle puppy with mother's and littermates' scents. Weekly videos and photos. Temperament testing. Raised ENS/ESI Puppy Culture. All of our puppies are the same price regardless of color or size. Parents are fully OFA health tested and DNA genetic tested against congenital defects. Litter raised with advanced Puppy Culture.”

Contract and health guarantee

Danielle 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 Danielle 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 Danielle directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

Our puppies are born and raised inside the home, well-adjusted to a home environment and socialized, all puppies are raised on advanced puppy culture ENS/ESI and professionally temperament tested at 6 weeks old. We introduce puppies to various environments, textures and sounds. We chart each puppy weekly and video each individual puppy during a weekly ENS assessment. We raise/train service dogs. I utilize the following enrichment methods: 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, Various sounds, Behavioral Shaping, Service Dog Training (As Needed), Wobble Board, Stand for exam, We use Puppy Culture and ENS training when raising our puppies., Basic Obedience Training and Housebreaking can be added for an additional charge. Contact me for details, We take your puppy in our vehicle(s) different places to begin socialization and reduce fear, We play noise densensitizing music videos to expose your puppy to sounds that may otherwise trigger a negative response from your puppy (doorbells, fireworks, barking dog, children playing, men talking, etc.), We shorten nails weekly and groom often to desensitize your puppy in these situations, Grooming and Nail Care, Bathing, Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) , daily individual time, Beginning Grooming, ENS, Puppy temperament evaluation , Scent Introduction, surface and tactile stimulation, neural stimulation, Litter Box Trained, Noise desensitization, Potty pads,, Human Interactions , Puppy Culture , and Potty Training.

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Puppy health practices

All puppies are vaccinated, wormed, microchipped, and are taken to the vet for a health check before going home.

Extras

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

Bringing your puppy home

Danielle offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.

Pick up your puppy in Peoria, AZ or nearby

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.

Get your puppy dropped off to you

Work with a trusted flight nanny or transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.

More about Danielle

  • Why Danielle started breeding

    When I started to show dogs in AKC conformation dog shows.

  • Danielle is a Preferred Good Dog Breeder

    Preferred Breeders are recognized for their quick replies and exceptional buyer support.

  • Danielle has been a member of Good Dog for 4 months

    Danielle was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.

  • Danielle’s program includes one color

    Danielle’s Golden Retriever puppies are light golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Danielle’s links

Danielle is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Nordic Woof's 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

Parent health testing

Golden Retriever

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Nordic Woof's 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.

  • 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).

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