I'm the breeder behind TriStar Goldens located in Columbia, TN. We love this breed and the experience of having litters! 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 goals are always evolving and we’re eager to see what each new litter brings!
About Catherine
My name is Katie and I have been around Golden Retrievers all my life! We are a family of 9, with four children and our three golden girls, Naga, Opal, and Suki. Our goldens are our pets first. They live in our home and share our lives!
What makes Catherine’s 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.
Dolly
Female • Went Home Sept. 1, 2023
Golden Retriever
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. 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 $2,300 - $3,000.
“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.”
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.
Our puppies spend their days with us, in our home. They receive daily social and physical interaction, go outside to go potty after meals, and are well accustomed to a noisy family household. I utilize the following enrichment methods: 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, car riding , Various Surfaces , Noises , Toys, e.g. Ball, Household Desensitization, Sound Stimulation, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Children, Early socialization, Litter Box Trained, Puppy Culture , and Human Interactions .
All of our puppies are up to date on vaccinations, veterinarian heath screened, and have gone through a puppy deworming protocol.
We send our puppies home with Food Starter Bag, health record , Certificate of Health, Puppy Collar, Toys, and AKC Registration.
Catherine 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.
We’ll meet at a mutually convenient halfway point to drop off your puppy. Once your application is approved, we’ll coordinate the details for your pick-up day together.
Why Catherine started 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.
Catherine has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Catherine was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Catherine’s program includes one color
Catherine’s Golden Retriever puppies are light golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
TriStar Goldens meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
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Golden Retriever
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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.
Golden Retriever
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).