Sierra Hills Retrievers

Getting a puppy from Jennifer

Jennifer 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 $800 - $2,500 and include a refundable deposit of $500.

“Puppies come with full AKC registration, thorough vet exam, 1st vaccines and a series of dewormings. We do require a deposit to hold a puppy, however, if you don't find your perfect match we will refund your deposit.”

Contract and health guarantee

Jennifer 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 Jennifer 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 Jennifer directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

Our puppies are raised in home and litter trained. They are socialized to kids, cats and other dogs. They hear vacuums, blenders and other household noises. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Various sounds, Car rides, Socialized with other animals, Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Socialized with children, Surface & tactile stimulation, also have lots of friends and family who come over to handle the puppies and help out with the puppies daily. I do not take them to public places to expose them to people as they are not fully vaccinated until 16 weeks. , Early stages of crate training, Outdoors (when Weather permits), car riding , Various Surfaces , Noises , Strangers, Structures, e.g. Climbing, Toys, e.g. Ball, Scents, Early Neurological Stimulation, Touch Desensitization, Grooming Desensitization, Household Desensitization, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Cats, and Socialized with Children.

Puppy health practices

Puppies have had thorough veterinary exams, 1st vaccines, and a series of dewormings.

Extras

We send our puppies home with Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent, Registration, Vet records, Early Neurological Stimulation, Blanket with Littermates' and Mom's scents, Puppy Collar, Food Starter Bag, and Certificate of Health.

Bringing your puppy home

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

Pick up your puppy in Coarsegold, CA 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.

“We don't ship out puppies but will meet up to 2 hours away from our home.”

Get your puppy dropped off to you

Work with a trusted transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at a meeting point close to home.

More about Jennifer

Parent health testing

Golden Retriever

Labrador Retriever

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Sierra Hills 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 (Preliminary)

    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.

  • 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).

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