- a little about goldens -

In our opinion, Golden Retrievers are the best of the best when it comes to finding the perfect dog for your family.  They are typically very intelligent, friendly, trustworthy and wonderful with children.  They are very loyal and loving! An adult golden usually weighs between fifty-five and seventy-five pounds.  Their expected lifespan is from ten to twelve years.  Given their overall nature and eager to please attitude, it's no wonder they are ranked one of America's favorite breeds.  

This devoted breed comes in a range of colors from dark to light golden and also a creamy white.  They are generally easy to train and enjoy all playful activities including swimming and fetching. You will notice that we have a range of colors.  From our experience, we feel that the darker the coat - the more drive and energy, the lighter the coat - the more docile.  This also rings true when you consider that the darker the coat is, the more into the field lines you are typically getting.

We pride ourselves on breeding our retrievers to optimize their health and to improve the breed.  We want all of our potential families to know that quality and health are our number one priorities.  Therefore, prior to breeding, all of our dogs are DNA tested to make sure that any potential genetic disorders are not passed on to their offspring.  We also test through OFA and/or PennHip for clearances on their hips, elbows, eyes and heart.  Over the years, many people have and still do breed retrievers without knowing any underlying issues.  Backyard breeders are looking to make easy money without investing the time and money into the appropriate health testing. These unethical breeding practices has resulted in many golden retrievers having underlying genetic disease, orthopedic issues, skin sensitivities, etc. which causes increased veterinary bills and even a shortened life span.  When these types of disease or sensitivities are a result of poor genetics, they cannot be cured, meaning you will face veterinary treatment for the course of your retrievers life to help manage those conditions. Our focus is on improving the breed and giving all of our families the ease of knowing their golden will not be affected by any of the common conditions that are found in the breed.

Thank you for visiting our page, we hope that you enjoy and find all the information that you are looking for!  If you have any questions or would like to be put on our waiting list please contact us. 

- Bendis -

Bendis was welcomed into our family at twelve weeks of age. Over the course of the last three years we have watched him grow into a beautiful fellow! He was imported from Romania and has a beautiful line of champions in his family tree.  He is quite a looker with a temperament that matches! We are so proud to call him ours. 

Preliminary testing for Bendis has shown wonderful results, with beautiful genetics.  

PennHip results are 0.35/0.36. Genetics: DM - clear, GR-PRA1 - clear, GR-PRA2 - clear, ICH - carrier, MD - clear, NCL-GR - clear, PRCD-PRA - clear

~ Bendis ~

- HONEY - 

Honey is absolutely beautiful! We are looking forward to her first litter in 2024.  She is medium gold in color and has an extremely docile, easy temperament. We are thrilled to have her and her sister, Sylphina. Honey is the epitome of what you think of for a family dog.  She is sweet natured, loves to snuggle, easily trainable and is wonderful with children.  Her family tree is extremely nice and her genetic profile is completely clear of all defects. PennHip results are 0.48/0.58.

- SYLPHINA - 

Sylphina is a full sister to Honey.  She has the same great genetic profile and a beautiful family tree.  She is a light/medium golden color with a thick wavy coat, and has the cutest spunky personality. Sylphina is extremely lovable, very pretty, and has an energetic, eager to please personality.  She is the momma to one litter that was whelped in late 2022. Her genetic profile is completely clear with a PennHip of 0.32/0.35 

- VIOLET -

Miss Violet is such a doll!  She is a dark red golden and is slightly smaller framed.  She has a gorgeous little face with eyes that tug at your heart. She loves nothing more than to snuggle on the couch but is always ready to chase and hunt, true to her genetics! Her family tree is stunning and her grandfather has been featured on the cover of several magazines including "Ducks Unlimited" and "Gun Dog".  Her genetic profile is completely clear. We are very excited to have her as a part of our family! She whelped her first litter in summer 2022 and was a phenomenal mom to nine little tots. PennHip results 0.42/0.43.

~ PEARL ~

Pearl is an absolute beauty!  She was imported from Serbia from a wonderful line of english retrievers. Her personality is just the cutest and she is a sweet little ball of fur!  Pearl's genetics are completely clear and her PennHip yielded fantastic results of 0.26/0.27, making her joint health among the top 5% of golden retrievers.  Plans are underway for her to have her first litter in late 2024/ early 2025.

- Lily -

Lily is a beautiful cream golden.  She was imported from Ukraine and comes from a line of champions. We are absolutely thrilled to have her as a part of our family! She is extremely loving with a very mild, relaxed temperament. Lily has been a sweetheart from her very first day with us at twelve weeks of age! Her genetic panel is completely clear and her PennHip was measured at 0.40/0.35.  

Lily became a first-time momma on October 11, 2022. She delivered a litter of six girls and two boys. Two of these sweet babies are working on becoming therapy dogs.

- FINN -

This handsome boy came to us all the way from Ukraine from a line of champions. We have high hopes of him becoming a future stud once he passes all of his clearances. His genetics are beautiful, and we are excited to see what the future holds for him. For now, he is enjoying a very spoiled life with lots of play time!  He not only has the looks, but the absolute sweetest temperament to match!               

~ Emmie ~

Emmie has been a ball of fluffy fun since she arrived to us at eight weeks of age.  Her pedigree is beautiful from a line of champions, her genetics are completely clear, and we sure are blessed to have her!  We hope that she enters into our breeding program once she is of age for all appropriate testing. 

~ Lady ~

Our Lady girl is not only a looker, but she is as sweet as sugar! She came to us from Romania and reigns from a line of champion retrievers.  Her pedigree and genetics are both admirable and we hope she will enter into our breeding program once she has completed all of her testing.

- Harley -

In Loving Memory of The Original - The One Who Started It All

April 24, 2014 - March 5, 2024

This sweet boy captured the hearts of not only his family, but everyone who came to know him through his daily job at The Retreat.  He was the best boy, and there wasn't a single person or other animal that he didn't love.  His tenderness and genuine heart sparked our love for the breed , we were blessed to have ten wonderful years with him. He enjoyed a life of freedom that was filled with a tremendous amount of love and even more treats!

In his lifetime he sired multiple puppies, before retirement in 2021. His legacy will still continue to live on through The Retreat and all who were lucky enough to know him.

~ Harley ~

- Barbie -

Retired in 2021 & living her best life!

This golden gal became a part of our family when she was eight weeks old.  She is the most gentle and obedient girl. She is very mild mannered and loves spending time with her family. 

Barbie's genetic panel is completely clear and she has been fully OFA tested for hips, elbows, heart and eyes. She is CHIC certified and is one beautiful girl! 

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