TriStar Goldens
- Columbia, TN
- Responds within a day
Upcoming litters
Expected Golden Retriever litter
Due May 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Catherine J., the breeder behind TriStar Goldens located in Columbia, TN. Our mission is to raise pups that are set to become the best companions. We are professional, responsible, and ethical dog breeders who love our dogs as part of our family! Our puppies are well cared for and well loved by our family, preparing them to be the very best new friend for yours.
Q. & A. with Catherine
Why did you start breeding?
Members of my family have been raising golens for many years. When we got our first golden, Naga, it was a fun and natural start to move into raising them ourselves.What makes your program special?
Family environment makes our program, and our puppies, special! Our puppies are rasied in our home, with daily interaction, outdoor time, and physical socialization.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are light golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Dolly
Went homeFemale
Suki male pup 3- Champion Lineage
Went homeMale
Mr Red- Champion Lineage
Went homeMale
Suki male pup 4- Champion Lineage
Went homeMale
Suki male pup 2- Champion Lineage
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Suki female pup- Champion Lineage
Went homeFemale
Suki male pup 1- Champion Lineage
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Catherine
Catherine 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.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Catherine partners with them to find the best puppy match.
"On review of application, and after hearing from potential customers, we determine if we have a puppy that would be a good fit for them. "
Price
"Our English Cream Golden Retriever puppies are raised in our home with the very best attention and care! We play with and hold them daily. Not for current litter."
Contract & health guarantee
Catherine 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 Catherine 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 Catherine directly.
What's included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Catherine.
Breeder's location
Meet in Columbia, TN
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Nashville Airport (Berry Field)
Meet in Nashville, TN
More about Catherine
Catherine has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Catherine was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Catherine is a trusted Good Dog breeder
TriStar Goldens 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 dogs
Opal, mom
Golden Retriever
About Opal
Hailing from champions, Opal is a sweet and gentle girl, with beautiful eyes and a soft white coat! She is mild mannered, quiet, and very chill, but loves to play with Naga and Suki! Opal loves to go for walks and explore the neighborhood. Opal is clear for PRCD-PRA, PRA1, PRA2, Icthyosis, DM, and NCL through Animal Genetics Testing. She is OFA certified for Hips and Elbows. She is a healthy and beautiful Golden!
Uploaded health tests
Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type, Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.Suki, mom
Golden Retriever
About Suki
Suki is our fun and clever girl! She loves to run and play, and is the definition of loyal. Her coat is short and silky; cream colored with a touch of honey. She is a beauty! She is OFA certified for hips, elbows, and heart, and ICT clear.
Good health testing
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Parent health testing
Good level
TriStar 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 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.
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.
PRA, Golden Retriever 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).
