Origins Goldens
- Strawberry Plains, TN
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Lauren H., the breeder behind Origins Goldens located in Strawberry Plains, TN. Our goal is to raise what the GRCA describes as "a truly multipurpose family hunting dog." We raise our puppies in our family home and introduce then to behavior shaping, potty training, and early stimulation to help you get a head start on training a well adjusted dog.
Q. & A. with Lauren
Why did you start breeding?
When I was growing up, my family raised American Eskimos. We had two Golden Retrievers at different times as family pets, and I've always loved retrievers since. We purchased our female, Kyra, from a breeder when my husband and I were expecting our daughter and since then I spend much of my free time learning about responsible breeding, Goldens, and dog sports.What makes your program special?
We raise our puppies indoors where they are handled daily and exposed to regular household sounds. I spend time learning each puppy's personality to help guide our families into choosing the perfect puppy for their home. I have a long term goal for my program, seeking to move towards something with every litter, not just to sell puppies. Our families stay in touch through a Facebook group.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include dark golden, golden, and light golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Iris
Went homeFemale
Noelle
Went homeFemale
Margo
Went homeFemale
Frosty
Went homeMale
Jack Frost
Went homeMale
Bernard
Went homeMale
Buddy
Went homeMale
Lucy
Went homeFemale
Bailey
Went homeMale
Cindy Lou
Went homeFemale
Ralphie
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Snickers
Went homeMale
Bandit
Went homeMale
Honey
Went homeFemale
Dougie
Went homeMale
Socks
Went homeFemale
Bingo
Went homeFemale
Mackenzie
Went homeMale
Indy
Went homeFemale
Muffin
Went homeFemale
Bentley
Went homeFemale
Rusty
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Lauren
Lauren 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.
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
"The price of the puppy covers registration, vaccinations, deworming, going home bags, microchip, & health guarantee. Ask about full registration options (available to approved programs.). Deposits are due the week of the birth of the litter. Deposits may be moved to a future litter if your circumstances change before pickup day. Picks are made in order of deposit."
Contract & health guarantee
Lauren 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 Lauren 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 Lauren directly.
What's included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
- Basic obedience & manners
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Lauren.
Breeder's location
Meet in Strawberry Plains, TN
4457 miles away
·
Other pick-up locations
Meet at McGhee Tyson Airport
4481 miles away
·
More about Lauren
Club memberships
Lauren is a member of Golden Retriever Club of America and Oak Ridge Kennel Club.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Lauren has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Lauren was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Lauren is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Origins Goldens 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
Litter and program updates
Lauren H.
Program update on 17 Dec 2025 •…Update: this is another disappointing one, and I have to say, a bit heartbreaking. Miss Ivy failed her hip evaluation, receiving a Mild score for dysplasia in both hips, particularly her left hip which is showing signs of early osteoarthritis. This is both a personal disappointment as she's a family pet before she's a prospect, but it's also a crushing development for the program being our *only* active breeding prospect. If you've been waiting for a puppy - we did decide after many considerations (primarily her excellent overall health and low number of litters) to give it one more go with Kyra after the new year, however for future waitlists, we do not have an immediate plan. I know that this is disappointing news to more than just myself and our family, and I want to say how sorry I am to have to leave those who have waited so long with so little answers. I will be in touch with those on our immediate waitlist shortly to discuss the planned Kyra litter, but understand completely if some decide to move forward with a different program. For now, I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and I pray that we have more hopeful news in 2026. It's been an incredible blessing to raise these special babies and to meet the families who go on to love them. I'm thankful for those I've met in the breeder and dog sporting community, and hope to return to this job that I love in the near future. ❤️ I am still processing this news but plan to get in touch with everyone individually after the holiday.
Lauren H.
Program update on 19 Aug 2025 •…I'm disappointed to say that we confirmed last week by xray that Kyra is in fact *not* expecting puppies this week, which means we will not be having a 2025 litter after all. I've been in touch with my waitlist and have given out some names of breeders I trust who are expecting fall litters, as well as moved several names of those who prefer to stay with Origins over to my 2026 list. I have since chosen a stud for that future litter and have scheduled the first couple of health tests Ivy needs to complete and pass in order to move forward with that planned litter. More details on Ivy's litter to come! In the meantime, Kyra will be scheduled for a spay in the next several months and will also have her annual OFA eye exam next month with the rest of the crew. She will turn 6 in February and we will be adding bloodwork to her annual wellness appointments as she ages. She is sticking with us and will not be moving to a retirement home.❤️ Thank you to those who were waiting on a Kyra/Scout puppy for being so gracious and understanding at this unfortunate news!
Lauren H.
Litter update on 09 Aug 2025 •Kyra has an xray scheduled for Thursday! 🤞🏻 I'm having a hard time figuring out if she's gained weight from puppies or just from the extra food this time. She's carried two litters of 12, so my hope is that I'm just used to seeing her extra large! That said, Thursday will be both a confirmation that she does have babies on board, as well as a puppy count to see how many we can expect! After that, we should see pups a week later. 🤞🏻 Wish us luck on Thursday!
Scout and Kyra's litter
Lauren H.
Litter update on 16 July 2025 •A few people have asked about Kyra - she's doing great! Her usual quiet self, but maybe a little extra frisky. Maybe she senses something? 🤞🏻Kyra typically gets extra attached to her people, especially myself, when she's either in heat or pregnant, and I'm watching for that sort of behavior. 💕 She's still a master of puppy eyes at five years old. 🥹
Scout and Kyra's litter
Lauren H.
Litter update on 13 June 2025 •CONFIRMED. Kyra IS in heat. She had her first progesterone test this morning and things are definitely progressing. I imagine we'll be visiting Scout sometime later next week! She enjoyed a pup cup on the way home to make up for the poke she got from the vet for the bloodwork. 😬 I think she forgives me. Lol Due date should definitely be somewhere in that third full week in August!
Scout and Kyra's litter
Lauren H.
Litter update on 04 June 2025 •All signs point to Kyra's heat cycle starting this morning. 👏🏻 We'll get her progesterone tested early next week and plan her date with Scout likely the following week. If I had to guess right now, and as long as everything goes to plan, her due date will be somewhere around August 17th. 👀
Scout and Kyra's litter
Lauren H.
Litter update on 31 May 2025 •I've been reaching out to everyone on the waiting list over the past two days - it looks we'll have a litter a few months earlier than we planned originally! 🤞🏻 Hoping to have some good news and specific dates in the next few weeks!
Scout and Kyra's litter
Parent dogs
Ivy, mom
Golden Retriever
About Ivy
Ivy was our keeper from the 2023 litter and is currently still a puppy. She will continue training and health testing before she is officially added to the breeding program. Our hope for Ivy is to bring performance and field titles into our lines. Ivy has a natural love of training and has been a confident and social puppy since she was very young. Her first litter should be in 2026/2027 after she completes her final OFA clearances.
Uploaded health tests
PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, +4 more.
Kyra, mom
Golden Retriever
About Kyra
Kyra has a high toy/fetch drive and has been described as sweet natured by clients, vets, and family members. She is gentle with our young kids and our other dogs and is more people oriented than she is interested in strange dogs. She enjoys using her nose and carrying stuffed animals or tennis balls around the house. She currently has her AKC Fit Dog Silver title which she earned by hiking with me at state parks and local trails.
Excellent health testing
PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, +12 more.
Parent health testing
Great level
Origins 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.
Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 2, 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, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Lauren to bring home their puppies.
Madison. W.
Verified owner · Mar. 2023
+4Lauren from Origins Goldens was always extremely responsive and helpful. Any questions I had about the parents and the puppies she was quick and kind to respond. I absolutely loved how helpful she was when it came to matching the best puppy to my goals and lifestyle. I'm overall very happy with my experience and would more than happy purchase another puppy from her program in the future! Moose (formerly Bailey) is everything I could have asked for and more. I'm over the moon happy with the puppy I brought home and am excited to see what else our journey entails.
