Sky Harbor Golden Retrievers

Raised by Karen B.

Certified Breeder of Golden Retrievers

  • 2 club memberships

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Sky Harbor Golden Retrievers located in Carleton, MI. My breeding program is 100% research-based. I am dedicated to educating myself on the highest quality breeding techniques. I am dedicated to putting in my greatest efforts into my program. My dogs are family and they bring so much joy into life. I am committed to giving each of my puppies the tools they need to reach their full potential.

Karen’s experience

  • About Karen

    I am someone who loves to learn. I love learning about the correct way to breed and how I can make a difference in bettering the breed.

  • What makes Karen’s program special

    I believe in going above and beyond in socializing my puppies. I also encourage and help my puppy owners get involved in the breed.

  • Karen is a member of 2 clubs

    Marshbanks Golden Retriever Club of S Cen. MI, Golden Retriever Club of America

Getting a puppy from Karen

Karen 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

Please contact the breeder to get more information about pricing.

Contract and health guarantee

Karen 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 Karen 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 Karen directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

I do everything I can to socialize my puppies. I expose them to different sights, sounds, smells, and give them all the love in my heart. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Sound Stimulation and Household Desensitization.

Puppy health practices

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 Sky Harbor Golden Retrievers 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.

Extras

Your puppy may come with extra benefits, like a small bag of food or a toy carrying the scent of their littermates. While Sky Harbor Golden Retrievers hasn’t shared specifics yet, we encourage you to reach out directly to learn what thoughtful extras they may include to help your puppy transition comfortably into their new home.

Bringing your puppy home

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

Pick up your puppy in Carleton, MI 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.

More about Karen

  • Why Karen started breeding

    I believe that top quality dogs start with the breeder. I take my responsibilities very seriously. I am actively educating myself on Golden Retrievers and breeding and am always striving to improve my program.

  • Karen has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years

    Karen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

  • Karen’s links

Karen is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Sky Harbor 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

Good level

Sky Harbor 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.

  • Brucellosis

    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, PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 1 (PRA-crd1), PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 2 (PRA-crd2), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), 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).

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