I'm the breeder behind Woodecoy Golden Retrievers and Wirehaired Pointing Griffons located in Ridgecrest, CA. We have puppies available for hunting, performance, and active, experienced pet homes. We strive to breed athletic healthy dogs that are fun to compete with and great family pets. Our dogs have health checks for eyes, heart, thyroid, hips, and elbows; and DNA tests for prcd-PRA, PRA1, PRA2, Ichthyosis, and NCL. In 2016 we were fortunate to obtain Cutter from Supreme Point WHPG’s. We love hunting over a pointer as well, and Cutter has fit in well with our household of Golden Retrievers.
About Danette
Danette Weich DVM obtained her first golden retriever in 1981. Woodecoy Golden Retrievers has owned, hunted and shown performance bred golden retrievers since 1990 when Danette, and husband Brad, purchased their first field bred girl, Desie.
What makes Danette’s program special
Dogs we have owned and/or from our breedings have completed AKC hunt test titles (JH, SH, MH), placed in derby’s at AKC Field Trials; ran in NAHRA, UKC, and CKC hunt tests, working certificate tests, obedience and rally, agility, conformation, and junior showmanship, have been certified therapy dogs; Search and Rescue dogs, hunting dogs, and beloved pets. Our dogs have been successfully owner trained and handled in all these events.
Danette is a member of 3 clubs
Norcal Golden Retriever Club, Golden Retriever Club of America, Golden Retriever Club of Greater Los Angeles
Danette’s certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., Avidog Associate, Licensed Veterinarian, CHIC Certified
Girl 3
Female • Went Home Dec. 18, 2023
Golden Retriever
Boy 4
Male • Went Home Dec. 18, 2023
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Girl 1
Female • Went Home Dec. 18, 2023
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Girl 2
Female • Went Home Dec. 18, 2023
Golden Retriever
Boy 3
Male • Went Home Dec. 18, 2023
Golden Retriever
Boy 2
Male • Went Home Dec. 18, 2023
Golden Retriever
Boy 1
Male • Went Home Dec. 18, 2023
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Newborn Golden Retrievers from Berlin and Rainy
Born Oct. 2023. Ready Dec. 18, 2023
Newborn Golden Retrievers from Berlin and Rainy
Born Oct. 2023
Ready Dec. 18, 2023
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Danette 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 $3,000 and include a refundable deposit of $500.
Danette 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 Danette 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 Danette directly.
We bring people in from outside, groups of 4h kids play with the pups. They meet up to 100 different people and go on field trips to places like Lowe's/Home Depot. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Early stages of crate training, Car Rides, Outdoors (when Weather permits), Avidog, Texture stimulation, Outdoors, e.g. rain, car riding , Noise desensitized , Various Surfaces , Noises , crate training, Strangers, Structures, e.g. Climbing, Scents, Chew, e.g. Bone, Toys, e.g. Ball, Touch Desensitization, Early Neurological Stimulation, Grooming Desensitization, Household Desensitization, Sound Stimulation, Socialized with Other Animals, Socialized with Adult Dogs, and Socialized with Children.
Puppies are dewormed based on a fecal exam; vaccinated based on nomograph (at least 1st shot before they leave), microchipped, and have a full health exam.
We send our puppies home with Our puppies are all sent home with welcome home bags and information. , Toy with Littermates' Scent, Microchip, and AKC Registration.
Danette 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.
Danette has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Danette was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
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Woodecoy Golden Retrievers and Wirehaired Pointing Griffons meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
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About Loki
Loki is a female Golden Retriever over 7 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Danette decided to make her part of their program. Danette 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.
Golden Retriever
About Berlin
Berlin is an excellent working retriever in the field and an easy to live with dog in the house. He has correct structure and golden retriever type. As well as all his health clearances.
Golden Retriever
About Willie
Willie is a male Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Danette decided to make him part of their program. Danette 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.
Golden Retriever
About Rainy
Rainy is a female Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Danette decided to make her part of their program. Danette 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.
Golden Retriever
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Excellent level
Woodecoy Golden Retrievers and Wirehaired Pointing Griffons 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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Brucellosis, Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Standard Veterinary Blood Panel
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.
Full Embark Panel, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, PRA, Golden Retriever 1, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd)
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).