Meet Alaina! This sweet pup is looking for someone with extra love to give her, as she is a special girl, and was born with a patch on her leg and tail missing hair. She is an otherwise healthy and happy girl! These Golden Retriever pups have that classic, warm temperament the breed is so well known for, and spending even a few minutes with them makes it easy to see why people fall so hard for Goldens. They're easygoing in the way that good dogs tend to be, the kind that settle in without a lot of fuss and seem genuinely happy just to be near their people. Physically, they have the soft, dense coats and broad, expressive faces that make Goldens so immediately recognizable and hard to resist. Their eyes are warm and attentive, and they carry themselves with that friendly, open quality the breed is famous for. As they grow, that coat will fill out into the full, flowing golden that the breed is named for, and these pups are already showing the early signs of it. They're well-proportioned and sturdy without being heavy, built like dogs that will age gracefully and stay active well into their later years. Goldens with this kind of laid-back, gentle nature tend to be patient and steady, which matters a lot in families with children and older individuals. It's the sort of temperament that makes everyday life a little easier and a lot more fun for the whole family. Each pup in this litter has been vet checked, dewormed, and is current on shots, so you're starting off on solid footing from a health standpoint. They're ACA registered, which we're happy to provide documentation for. Both their mother and father happily live here on the premises as well. Families are more than welcome to come out and meet the puppies in person! If you've got questions or you'd like to set up a visit, please don't hesitate to reach out and we'll do our best to help you find the right fit!
Adv. ID:bFhoG6A13
Litter details
LocationShippensburg, Pennsylvania
Puppies in litter2 male / 3 female
BreedGolden Retriever
Age8 weeks, 4 days
Ready to LeaveAvailable now
GenerationP
SexFemale
Health & Docs
ACA RegisteredParents are health testedMicrochipped by collection dateVaccinations up to dateAKC registered by collectionVet checkedWorm treated
Info
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Adv. TypeFor sale
Original breeder
Other puppies in this litter
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Aj
Male$895
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Amber
Female$895
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Austin
Male$895
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Ava
Female$895
Pros
America's quintessential family dog — ranked #3 in AKC registration for decades, with an unrivaled reputation for gentleness with children
Exceptional versatility: guide dogs, therapy dogs, search and rescue, hunting retrievers, AKC titling competitors — all in one breed
Golden Retriever Cancer Foundation-backed health research makes this one of the most scientifically studied breeds for hereditary cancer
Social and adaptable — reliably friendly with strangers, other dogs, and animals with appropriate socialization
Cons
Cancer is the leading cause of death in American Goldens, affecting over 60% of the breed — genetic testing cannot currently screen for this
Shedding is prodigious and year-round, intensifying dramatically during biannual coat blows
The puppy phase is extensive — Goldens are frequently described as puppies until age three
High exercise requirement; separation anxiety is common in the breed when owner interaction is insufficient