Our Values

At Sound Golden Retrievers, we are dedicated to enhancing the lives of our beloved Goldens. When selecting a puppy, we prioritize health clearances as paramount. All our Goldens undergo comprehensive hip, elbow, cardiac, and eye evaluations through OFA, and are DNA-tested for common genetic conditions through Embark Genetics. Each puppy is also microchipped for identification and security.

We believe that choosing a puppy from a breeder who actively shows their dogs is one of the best decisions you can make—for both your family and your future companion. Show breeders are deeply committed to preserving and improving the highest standards of the breed, ensuring that every dog is thoroughly evaluated for health, temperament, and conformation to breed ideals.

As dedicated breeders, we are committed to evaluating every dog in our program with a discerning eye and a deep respect for the breed standard. We carefully study each dog’s structure, balance, and overall type to ensure they reflect the true essence of the Golden Retriever. This includes detailed evaluation of dentition, topline, angulation, proportions, movement, coat quality, front and rear assembly, shoulder layback, tail set, and breed-specific expression.

Temperament is just as important—we prioritize confident, kind, and stable dogs that exemplify the Golden’s famously gentle and intelligent nature. This level of assessment allows us to make intentional, responsible breeding decisions that protect and improve the breed with every generation.

This commitment means the puppies we raise have strong foundations—structurally sound, well-tempered, and bred with the future of the breed in mind. When you bring home a puppy from Sound Golden Retrievers, you’re choosing a lifelong companion whose pedigree is built on purpose, passion, and a love for all that makes Golden Retrievers extraordinary.