Welcome to the forum!
First off, I want to make sure you've found these two threads:
www.goldenretrieverforum.com
www.goldenretrieverforum.com
Abalee is a reputable breeder and would be a great choice for a puppy.
I have no experience with Indian Trail, and in a quick look at their website I didn't see any information about their breeding dogs, which is what we'd need to verify they are doing Code of Ethics-compliant health screenings. I found a bunch of dogs on K9Data with their kennel prefix, but the few I spot checked did not have complete clearances, so at a minimum you would want to get the registered names/numbers of the potential parents and let the more experienced folks here on the forum take a look for you.
I did also use the Forum's search function to search on "Indian Trail" and found them mentioned a few times. It might be worth taking a look at what has already been discussed (pro and con).
First off, I want to make sure you've found these two threads:
USA Ethical Breeder List
USA Ethical Breeder List I have compiled a state-by-state list of ethical Golden Retriever breeders in the USA. This list consists of breeders who routinely follow the GRCA Code of Ethics and who have a history of participation in activities such as AKC events, preferably with titles. At this...
www.goldenretrieverforum.com
Looking For Breeder Advice [New England]
Hi everyone! After months of weighing the decision, my girlfriend and I have recently decided that we are ready to bring a new four legged friend into our lives. We have raised and been around dogs our entire lives, but this is our first go with breeders and all the factors associated. We came...
www.goldenretrieverforum.com
Abalee is a reputable breeder and would be a great choice for a puppy.
I have no experience with Indian Trail, and in a quick look at their website I didn't see any information about their breeding dogs, which is what we'd need to verify they are doing Code of Ethics-compliant health screenings. I found a bunch of dogs on K9Data with their kennel prefix, but the few I spot checked did not have complete clearances, so at a minimum you would want to get the registered names/numbers of the potential parents and let the more experienced folks here on the forum take a look for you.
I did also use the Forum's search function to search on "Indian Trail" and found them mentioned a few times. It might be worth taking a look at what has already been discussed (pro and con).
