I'm looking for a responsible breeder in southern ca to add a golden puppy to our family. We really want a healthy dog from healthy parents with all of the health clearances.

Anyone have any positive or negative info about the following breeders (or any other breeders you could recommend or advise to avoid)?

Sierra Goldens sierragoldenretrievers.com
Ebbert Golden Retrievers ebbertretrievers.com
Chadwick Goldens chadwicksgoldens.com
Autumnwind Goldens Autumnwindgoldenretrievers.com

Any feedback or advice would be great!
Thank you!!!

I am not familiar with those breeders you listed but you might also check out
Sunbeam Goldens Sunbeam Goldens

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Sierra - no registered names on the site to verify their claim for clearances, links to massive puppy broker site

Ebbert - talks the talk but doesn't appear to be walking the walk--states clearances are in place, but the one golden they have listed Savvy doesn't have clearances & they're claiming her to be an "English Cream" which nothing more than a marketing ploy

Chadwick - incomplete clearances & evidence breeding bitches before age 2 (Shilah). Pics of their bitches don't do anything to represent the dog well, dogs hunched over.

Autumnwind - clearances appear to be in place & they're doing more than just pumping out puppies

Wow won't they allow your dog to participate in conformation?

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Thank you!

I can assure you that Cathy allows puppies she breeds to participate in conformation. I see them in the ring at most local shows The discussion about non-conformation is because pet puppies are sold on limited registration, which means you cannot participate in conformation but can enter any other AKC event.

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To the OP, as I mentioned in the other thread, Autumnwind is a friend of mine. Sparkle is a half sister to my Jack actually. They are definitely reputable and I know all clearances are in order on this litter. That being said, I am not sure there are puppies available so I would contact her sooner rather than later if you are interested.

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Not sure what you mean. My boy Gambler was in conformation shows until he was 1 and we just are not into the showing.

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I think she was referring to the pet puppies being registered under Limited Registration. It's mentioned on the site that they cannot participate in conformation. As I mentioned above, that is not the Turners' policy, that is the AKC.

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Oh thank you. I was not sure what she meant!

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