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#1 ·
Hello Everyone,
My family and I are looking for a reputable breeder in central or south Florida. I found a few names browsing this site, but some of the posts aren't too recent. I wanted to ask again, who you would recommend in my area.
The ones I am looking at now are:
Magik Goldens
Gemini
Fallchase
Lakewood
Snobird
Karagold

Many of the above have current litters as well. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

We are experienced golden owners. We lost our "Taylor" to cancer at 10.7 years. He was the best dog ever!!

Thanks!
 
#2 ·
I think you cant go wrong with any of the breeders if they were recommended on the forum. The breeders when recommended here are because the do the proper clearances and do right according to the Golden Retriever Club of America. But with any breeder you want to make sure you see all the clearances and see how they are being raised.
I know that Gemini had several dogs listed in the Westminster Dog Show. I love the Karagold dogs.
 
#3 ·
I personally have a dog from Paula Veibl (Lakewood)! I can not express how happy I am with both my dog and the breeder. Remi is showing, doing agility, and hunt tests. Remi will be 2 in April and I still talk to Paula probably on a monthly basis. I would like to have a pup from the Helena x gemini dog!!! Dixie is being bred to Buzz this is a repeat breeding and they produce beautiful pups. I have been to her House and see all the dogs :) Love them. I have a Katie x Charmer (gemini) pup. I stay in contact to with Candi Pearce (original gemini) at barkingham palace!! So I am really familiar with the Gemini and Lakewood dogs. But any of the above are very reputable breeders.
 
#5 ·
I love Paula...I could not have asked for a better breeder. Are you looking for anything particular to do with your pup or just a family pet? I see that Majik and gemini are using cody "gemini's fallchase the butler did it" He is in the top 5 dogs in the country right now and I have personally seen him and he is gorgeous! The first time I emailed Paula about her dogs she replied with a 2 page email!! I knew she really cared about her dogs and her linage...I knew from that point that she is whom I would pick for my breeder. The pup that was probably that just left the vet was probably a Katie and Charmer pup again. You can see Remi and others from the Katie and Charmer 1st litter on her site.
 
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#6 ·
I would look into Paula Veibl as well. Also Debbie Caudill at Snobird, she has an upcoming litter.
 
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We got our pup from Goldrox Goldens (Maura Roxby) located in Davie. Riley's dad, Cody is a Gemini Fallchase dad. Fallchase the Butler Did It is his registered name. He has had some impressive wins in the ring. But the best thing about Cody is his personality. He is such a great dog. Fortunately for us Riley inherited quite a few of his traits. We couldn't be happier. Fallchase is also in Cody's lines as evident by his name. Fallchase Gemini Markquise is Riley's grandma. You can see them on the Gemini website. Maura studs Cody out all over the state. Both she and Cindi at Gemini Goldens should be able to tell you when one of his litters is due. You will not regret getting one of his pups. Also, I have also heard good things about Magik Goldens

As for Paula....I can only tell you my experience with her. I received one email from her apologizing that she didn't answer my request for info as she was on vacation. After several more attempts to reach her she never responded again. And I gotta tell you that we are the "perfect" family to have been interested in obtaining a pup from any breeder. I could never understand why she did extend the courtesy of a response.

I just looked at the Gemini website and it looks like Cody had a litter on 12/6. I would imagine that they are all taken but it couldn't hurt to call and see.
 
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I am in the process of getting a new baby from Omni GR down in Sarasota. the Dad is one of Karagolds "Babe" and the Mom is the Grand daughter of Majiks "Stetson" her name is "Seeker" Jerrie Morrison owns Omni and I was referred to her by Ann at Majik so I was very happy with that.

We just lost our puppy girl of 13 yr last Saturday and she was a very special lady.
 
#11 ·
If you are looking for field goldens, check out Topbrass-Retrievers.com

We purchased our female golden from Jackie, and have been extremely pleased with her progress. Jackie has a wealth of knowledge about golden pedigrees, and I encourage you to give her a call and ask her opinion about various litters.
 
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I have never heard of them. But, I would stay away. That is just me. A few things about the breeder...if it is the right one I am looking at. South of Tampa?

There is no K9data link to even look up their dogs...and I do not see any of their dogs on k9 data. K9 data is a website for goldens that you can search to see their lineage(Pedigree).

Next I checked OFFA website for two of their bitches and it said there was nothing listed by that name. Maybe they have different registered names? But, I searched Paradise's sunday morning and Paradise's Talitha.

It says that they do hip certifications....but do they do eyes/elbows/cardiac?

They have one sire listed a Tebow and he is being used for all breedings? Why?????? A breeder is supposed to be improving the line. So, I am guessing that Tebow has all the positives that her bitches lack? I do not understand her reasoning behind breeding them together.

It does not say much about her dogs as if she does anything with them but breed them? Does she do obedience, agility, therapy, field, show???? Anything???

I am not sure how much she is asking or how much you want to spend or even what you are looking for in a dog. I am guessing you are not looking for a show dog because these dogs are definately not show quality.

These are just a few questions I would have for the breeder. Hope this helps.
 
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Mac has an out of date CERF. It needs to be done yearly and the last time was in 08. It might be done and not sent to OFA, I would ask about it.

Kody only has CERF and cardiac. NO hips or elbows.

Faith, Lexi and Big Girl only have an out of date CERF and cardiac clearance. NO hips or elbows.

Abby has no clearances listed. Sugar has CERF and cardiac, but is too young to have finals on hips or elbows...or even to be bred.
 
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Even if PennHipped for hips, elbows would still need to be done. PennHip does not read elbows so they have to be sent to OFA. If they are passing, OFA will list them.

Be careful with PennHip-they just issue numbers so you may have to do some research to see what the numbers mean.
 
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There are lots of great breeders in FL so why mess with people who have dubious clearances? PennHIP is a useful tool but NOT the industry standard. The obvious flaws with PennHIP is they do not issue a rating of Good, Excellent, Moderate, etc, only numbers, and it is up to the breeder and puppy owner to decide if the numbers are satisfactory for breeding. The other biggie with PennHIP is they do NOT have an online searchable database to verify that the dog actually HAS been PennHIP'd. So I have seen many of these sketchy breeders claim their dogs are PennHIP'd when they absolutely are not. Frankly I do not know any good breeders who ONLY PennHIP their dogs and not OFA. Like I said, there are many good breeders in FL, I would encourage you to shy away from this particular one.
 
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Did you find your Golden puppy?? I have been looking for a good Florida breeder as well, but am interested in the English lines. I am interested in showing & conformation, but have found it very difficult to find reputable breeders that sell English puppies with full AKC registration.
 
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YES i have! i just got him last Monday. breeder is Omni Goldens in Sarasota her name is Jerri Morrison. Other great breeders she works closely with are Magik Goldens, Karagold goldens, Lakewood Goldens, Misty Ridge Goldens, and DeLa Vega goldens. steer clear of Paradise goldens, a golden paradise, and there are a few others. as far as English, i would call them and see what they say. i posted pics in the puppy gallery his name is "oakley" let me know who you choose!!!
 
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