I'm the breeder behind Shephards Landing Goldens located in Wake Forest, NC. All of our dogs are loved as family members. We cherish our puppies from birth up until they leave our arms to snuggle into yours! Our focus is to produce the best dogs of the highest quality so that other families can also enjoy the love of a dog. These dogs have proven to be wonderful companions in our lives. It is a privilege to be able to share that love and friendship with others through responsible breeding.
About Laura
I have had five golden retrievers in my lifetime and they have all been my best friends. I rescue dogs for about seven years and took a total of 325 from high kill shelters into loving adoptive homes. This is my first litter of purebred goldens and is my opus. I found the best girl and the best boy and they fell in love, lol. Now I have the most beautiful bunch of puppies I’ve ever seen and I can’t wait to share them with you.
Laura’s certifications & recognitions
Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing, DNA for Dog Breeders (Institute of Canine Biology)
Rosie
Female • Went Home July 25, 2023
Golden Retriever
Mary
Female • Went Home July 25, 2023
Golden Retriever
Scout
Female • Went Home July 25, 2023
Golden Retriever
Kelly
Female • Went Home July 25, 2023
Golden Retriever
Leah
Female • Went Home July 25, 2023
Golden Retriever
Colin
Male • Went Home July 25, 2023
Golden Retriever
Beatrice
Female • Went Home July 25, 2023
Golden Retriever
Girl 7
Female • Went Home July 25, 2023
Golden Retriever
Boy 2
Male • Went Home July 25, 2023
Golden Retriever
Laura 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 - $2,000 and include a non-refundable deposit of $400.
Laura 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 Laura 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 Laura directly.
Certified Good Dog Breeders put a lot of care into raising well-rounded puppies, often focusing on early training and socialization with children and other animals. While Shephards Landing Goldens hasn’t shared details here about their specific practices yet, we encourage you to reach out to learn more about how they prepare their puppies to go home.
Certified Good Dog breeders ensure their puppies are healthy and ready for their new homes. Puppies receive the appropriate vaccinations and are dewormed or have a clear fecal exam before they leave. While Shephards Landing Goldens hasn’t shared details about their specific health practices yet, we encourage you to reach out to learn more about how they care for their puppies.
We send our puppies home with Sound and texture enrichment, Vaccinations, Toy with Littermates' Scent, Puppy Collar, Food Starter Bag, Breed Club Registration, Blanket with Mom's Scent, Blanket with Littermates Scent, and AKC Registration.
Why Laura started breeding
After rescuing many mamas from high kill shelters in North Carolina, I decided to breed my beautiful Kali in order to construct a cover to teach special needs children how to swim year-round. That was my goal, and I may not make it, but it has been a wonderful experience, every step of the way, and I don’t regret it at all. I love Working with dogs.
Laura is a Preferred Good Dog Breeder
Preferred Breeders are recognized for their quick replies and exceptional buyer support.
Laura has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Laura was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Laura’s program includes one color
Laura’s Golden Retriever puppies are light golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Shephards Landing Goldens meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Golden Retriever
Golden Retriever
About Callie
Callie is a female Golden Retriever almost 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laura decided to make her part of their program. Laura has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Golden Retriever
Great level
Shephards Landing 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 Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
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 Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
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 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 (registered with OFA), 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.
PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, DNA Disease 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).