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2018 Florida Breeder List

52K views 24 replies 14 participants last post by  johnnycee  
#1 ·
Here are some suggestions for breeders in Florida who TYPICALLY are reliable about clearances being in place and who also compete (so are far less likely to be kennel blind) in alphabetical order. Hopefully we can keep this updated and assist puppy buyers with a successful search for an ethical Golden Retriever breeder.

No matter how you are referred, please ask the breeder questions about how and where the puppies are raised and socialized, how they chose the sire for the litter and what qualities they are hoping to produce with their puppies. Due diligence is critical with a puppy search.

Please check individual litters for clearances.

Central Florida:

C-RGemini-www.geminigoldenretrievers.com
Gemini-www.geminigoldens.com
Halia- Home
Jazzies- Jazzie's Goldens, Golden Retreivers, Satellite Beach, Florida
Knightdrmz- KnightDrmz Golden Retrievers - Eustis, Florida
Lakewood- Lakewood Golden Retrievers
Loralei- Loralei Golden Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Parrish, Florida
Magik- Home
Questan- www.questangoldens.org
Prism- Golden Retrievers Florida | Golden Puppies Ocala, Florida | Prism Golden Retrievers
Richwood- email:kjsipus@aol.com
Snobird-www.snobirdgoldens.com
Wonderland- Wonderland's Golden Retrievers, Melrose, Florida, Golden Retriever Puppies, Golden Retrievers Breeders
 
#8 ·
The Brooksville 2 week circuit is happening, there are agility entries there as well.... the downside of getting a breeder who is involved (which you DO want) is that they have show schedules too. I posted some S FL breeders a bit ago- I just will have to add to it as people cross my mind.
 
#12 ·
I think all the breeders on this list follow the Code of Ethics of the Golden Retriever Club of America. Having parents who have been tested gives you the best chances of a healthy puppy. You could check with Robin at Prism Goldens. She is very knowledgeable about the breed and who's who in breeding. Halia Goldens in Florida is another breeder on this forum who is a conscientious and helpful breeder so you might check with her. Best wishes on your search.
 
#14 ·
This looks like just another of the many ECGR breeders who buy a couple bitches and start breeding.
Cash has eyes and an inadequate heart check, no ortho- his sire did not pass elbows.
The girls, IF I have guessed their names right- have nothing. Of course, if this were a good breeder, they'd have registered names on the very pretty site... but no. It's set up for appeal only, not real info. The structure on the dogs appears quite lacking, but when people uninvolved and uneducated in dogs take pretty pictures they post them even if the dog has glaring faults in the photos. Not worth spending a minute of time on.
 
#15 ·
This looks like just another of the many ECGR breeders who buy a couple bitches and start breeding.
Cash has eyes and an inadequate heart check, no ortho- his sire did not pass elbows.
The girls, IF I have guessed their names right- have nothing. Of course, if this were a good breeder, they'd have registered names on the very pretty site... but no. It's set up for appeal only, not real info. The structure on the dogs appears quite lacking, but when people uninvolved and uneducated in dogs take pretty pictures they post them even if the dog has glaring faults in the photos. Not worth spending a minute of time on.
I agree, no complete clearances on any of the four dogs I found on k9data. Here they are, but there is not much there to give them credit for:
Pedigree: CMF Sadie's LIL Ladie
Pedigree: golden cellars cash wonderboy
Pedigree: Pelegia Solar Beam
Pedigree: Zamfield Fancy Love
 
#21 ·
Not necessarily suited for "just" a companion. Jackie breeds field/hunt test lines primarily. Looking for an amazing agility or obedience dog? Probably fine. Wanting a companion for the small children? Maybe not so much. Puppies from Jackie are going to be Retrievers with a capital R, and that includes small toys, socks, shoes, etc. CAN they be amazing pets? Of course, but the puppy retriever age could be difficult. As adults, most of these dogs have a good "off" switch, but they do need direction and training.
 
#23 ·
It means the dog will need to get a lot of exercise and training. Topbrass produces excellent field/hunt dogs - dogs who need to be challenged both physically and mentally. A Topbrass dog would not do well with a leash walk or two a day. They would excel at doing several dog sports - hunt, obedience, tracking, agility. They would not excel at being calm couch potatoes (though my guess is that with adequate work and exercise, they would have a lovely off-switch and make excellent pets at home). I would love a Topbrass dog, but I like high energy and I do hunt and tracking (and dock diving for fun). I also prioritize things like big off leash walks so my dog can just "be a dog" and run and roll and jump over downed trees in the forest and jump in the creek - and because I really enjoy taking her for those outings.