Breeder profile
Old Dominion Goldens
Health-tested Golden Retrievers raised on 20 acres
Charlottesville, VirginiaBreeding since 20094.8★ from 51 reviews Persona identity verified
About Old Dominion Goldens
A family programme breeding conformation-line Golden Retrievers and a small number of working-line Labradors. Puppies are raised on Puppy Culture protocols with early neurological stimulation, crate introduction and outdoor surface exposure before eight weeks.
Breeding practices
- Puppy Culture and ENS from day three
- Temperament assessed at seven weeks before matching
- Dams bred no more than three times in a lifetime
- Placement matched to household, not first-come
Health testing
- OFA hips and elbows on both parents
- OFA cardiac by cardiologist
- Annual CAER eye exam
- PRA1, PRA2, prcd and ICH DNA clear
Policies
- $750 deposit, applied to purchase price
- Two-year hip and elbow guarantee
- Mandatory return-to-breeder clause
- Spay/neuter timing discussed with your vet, no fixed early deadline
Delivery options
- Pickup at the farm
- Ground transport in the mid-Atlantic
- Flight nanny available
Available animals
Upcoming litters
Marigold × Ledger
Due January 2027
Light golden, waitlist open
Reviews
“Second puppy from this programme. Sound structure, stable nerves, and they were honest that our first pick was not the right match for our household.”