Thunder Mountain Elite Flat-Coat & Golden Retrievers
- 2 club memberships
- 100% response rate • Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm the breeder behind Thunder Mountain Elite Flat-Coat & Golden Retrievers located in Delta, CO. We breed healthy, show quality Flat-Coated and Golden Retrievers. We raise and train each one of our dogs in a loving family home. Our goal is to produce puppies that are capable of participating in sports and conformation, but that are also happy to be companionable, entertaining house dogs that enjoy quieter moments as well. We want our pups to be adaptable and thrive with their families wherever they are. We look forward to connecting with you!
LaDean’s experience
About LaDean
I have always had dogs and love showing them, training them, and breeding them. I was raised with Shelties but as I grew older, I fell in love with Golden Retrievers and Flat-Coated Retrievers.
What makes LaDean’s program special
We do our best to follow all breeding standards set by the breeds society and AKC stipulations. We keep in contact with all our breeders we got our dogs from and in turn we try to keep in contact with all our buyers and help out with anything we can through the life of their puppy.
LaDean is a member of 2 clubs
Grand Valley Kennel Club, Flat Coated Retriever Society of America
Newborn & upcoming litters
Planned Flat-Coated Retrievers from Apollo and Landy
Due May 2025. Ready July 2025
Planned Flat-Coated Retrievers from Apollo and Landy
Due May 2025
Ready July 2025
Getting a puppy from LaDean
LaDean 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 $3,000 - $3,500.
“This price includes AKC Registration Papers. First set of vaccinations, deworming, and micro-chip. You also receive a bag of goodies for your new family member along with a handmade puppy blanket with mamma's and littermate's scent on it to help with your puppy's transition into your family. All flat-coat puppies go for $3500, golden puppies for $3000.”
Contract and health guarantee
LaDean 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 LaDean 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 LaDean directly.
What's included
Enrichment and socialization
We have several families and friends that come to visit and play with the puppies almost daily after they are 3 weeks old. I get them all used to carriers and car rides. Since I work at a veterinarian clinic, the puppies are with me at work every day and get lots of attention from the staff. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Daily handling, Socialized in new places, Socialized with children, Car rides, Various sounds, the starting of house breaking, Early stages of crate training, Outdoors (when Weather permits), Car Rides, Various Surfaces , Noises , Strangers, Touch Desensitization, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Household Desensitization, Socialized with Elderly, Socialized with Children, and Potty training, crate training.
Puppy health practices
Dew claws are removed with the Golden Retrievers. Flat-Coated Retrievers do not have dew claws removed. All are dewormed and have their first set of shots done. I also micro-chip each puppy.
Extras
We send our puppies home with Puppy starter kit, Food & treats, Vet records, Microchip, Registration, Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent, Welcome Home bag, Blanket with Littermates' and Mom's scents, Vaccinations, and Microchip.
Bringing your puppy home
LaDean offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
Pick up your puppy in Delta, CO 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 our puppies but you can come to my home to pick him/her up or I will gladly meet you at a local airport.”
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 LaDean
Why LaDean started breeding
I was born into a family that bred high-quality Shetland Sheepdogs. When shopping for my first show dog, I realized how hard it was to find good quality in my area and wanted to change that.
LaDean has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
LaDean was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
LaDean’s program includes four colors
LaDean’s Flat-Coated Retriever puppies include liver and black. LaDean’s Golden Retriever puppies include light golden and golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
LaDean’s links
LaDean is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Thunder Mountain Elite Flat-Coat & 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
Meet LaDean's parent dogs
All breeds
Flat-Coated Retriever
Landy, mom
Flat-Coated Retriever
About Landy
Landy is a female Flat-Coated Retriever over 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, LaDean decided to make her part of their program. LaDean 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.
Uploaded health tests
Patellar Luxation, Canine Good Citizen (CGC), +2 more
Parent health testing
Flat-Coated Retriever
Golden Retriever
Great level
Thunder Mountain Elite Flat-Coat & 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 Flat-Coated 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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
DNA Profile, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
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).