Smiling Acre Family Raised Golden Retrievers

07/10/2025

Our Toy Box litter is growing so fast!

This week their pen got an expansion upgrade, the puppy mush is a little more mush - a little less liquid, the addition of the puppy waterer, and TOYS!

As you can see, they have discovered the wonders of the air vent and circulation fan 🤭 - hot natured dogs start early.

Enjoy a few minutes of evening in the life of a Golden Retriever puppy!

07/06/2025

Ms. Rollerskate 🛼💜

07/04/2025

Baby Golden Retriever Ms. Hungry Hungry Hippo is living up to her name 🍽️🦛

Introduction to puppy food ☑️

Step 1 is a blended mix of puppy dry food, powdered puppy milk replacer, and warm water.

Some were more interested than others. Mama has done a great job feeding them, which isn’t easy with a large litter. They will continue to nurse for a while yet, but in the meantime puppy gruel is a great supplement and introduction to eating.

07/03/2025

Ms. Hungry Hippo is testing out her first bed snuggles experience. This is by our favorite part of raising these babies. Exposing them to different settings early on helps the world not be so scary as they grow.

07/02/2025

Fun fact, yes our adults are registered with AKC, but we do it mostly for lineage. For the average pet parent, AKC registration means nothing.

06/29/2025

Anyone else like Mr. Robot with the Sunday Sleepies?
😴 💤 🛌 🥱

06/28/2025

For those who prefer to swipe through photos vs. watch a video

We have some over-achievers that weigh in at more than 3 lbs already, but everyone is growing steadily.

06/28/2025

First individual photos of the Toy Box Litter are here!
Eyes are open, they are starting to find their playing legs, and personalities are growing! This stage is one of my favorites.

06/24/2025

It might feel like 100 degrees outside in North Carolina, but we don’t mind staying indoors and snuggling puppies!

06/23/2025

Say hello to our “Toy Box” litter!
These babies were born on June 10th and will be available to go to their new homes the first week of August! Stay tuned for lots of photos and videos to come! Make sure you have liked and followed (and maybe even set your preference to “favorite”) to be sure not to miss any of the cuteness!

06/23/2025