I'm the breeder behind ShimGold Golden Retrievers located in Lexington, KY. We breed Goldens with an emphasis on temperament, health, and their AKC breed standards. Our dogs are excellent representations of the breed and so loved! We focus on temperament and health in our breeding program. We strive to produce healthy, intelligent puppies that are able to integrate comfortably into a variety of households, and lifestyles.
About Lauren
In 2018 I purchased my first golden "Shimmy" she quickly became my best friend and constant companion. Shimmy is the reason I fell in love with the breed.
Lauren is a member of a club
Golden Retriever Club of America
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. 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 $3,000.
“Microchip, AKC registration, first rounds of vaccines, first round of flea/tick/ heartworm prevention.”
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.
We utilize puppy culture and ENS to help ensure our puppies our given every advantage in life. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Scents, Chew, e.g. Bone, Toys, e.g. Ball, Touch Desensitization, Early Neurological Stimulation, Grooming Desensitization, Household Desensitization, Socialized with Other Animals, Sound Stimulation, Socialized with Elderly, Socialized with Cats, Socialized with Adult Dogs, and Socialized with Children.
Puppies will receive age-appropriate vaccinations, deworming, microchips, and a health check by a veterinarian.
We send our puppies home with Vaccinations, Microchip, Food Starter Bag, AKC Registration, puppy culture, and Toy with Littermates' Scent.
Lauren 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 to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.
Lauren has been a member of Good Dog for 11 months
Lauren was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Lauren’s program includes one color
Lauren’s Golden Retriever puppies are golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Lauren’s links
ShimGold Golden Retrievers meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Golden Retriever
Golden Retriever
About Sealy
Sealy is a delightful dog who has done well in everything we have asked from her. She is medium energy with a high desire to please. She has a good bird drive and will be focusing on her JH within the next year. She has been shown with success- her biggest accomplishment is winning the American Bred class at the 2023 GRCA National. She has been worked successfully as a cardiac alert service dog. At home she is a loving affectionate dog who gets along with her dog housemates well. She has never met a human stranger and loves everyone especially children.
Good health testing
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +2 more
Golden Retriever
Excellent level
ShimGold 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.
PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, DNA Disease Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd)
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).
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.