Carmel Bliss Golden Retrievers

07/04/2025

Rye gave birth to nine pups on Tuesday, 5 girls and 4 boys! Everyone is big, stable, and gaining beautifully! At this point, we have 1 male reservation available from Bell's litter, and 2 males along with 1 female available from Rye's litter. These should be the last pups for 2025! We probably will need to move the pickup date for Rye's litter to be the same as Bell's now since she gave birth earlier than we expected, which would be August 23rd. We'll reach out to Rye's families soon!

Rye gave birth to nine pups on Tuesday, 5 girls and 4 boys! Everyone is big, stable, and gaining beautifully! At this point, we have 1 male reservation available from Bell's litter, and 2 males along with 1 female available from Rye's litter. These should be the last pups for 2025! We probably will....

06/28/2025

Bell had a beautiful litter of 11 puppies, 4 girls and 7 boys on Thursday. Renee handled her beautifully, and it was an uncomplicated birth with all the pups being about the same size. I'll be reaching out to the families on the list as soon as we feel everyone is stable and gaining weight. Rye is due next weekend!

Bell had a beautiful litter of 11 puppies, 4 girls and 7 boys on Thursday. Renee handled her beautifully, and it was an uncomplicated birth with all the pups being about the same size. I'll be reaching out to the families on the list as soon as we feel everyone is stable and gaining weight.

06/27/2025

We have had a 2.5 year-old female come available. She has been too rough with another small elderly dog in her home, and her family has chosen to prioritize the last years of their elderly dog's life. She is house trained, good with kids, and great with other dogs who are of similar size. She could be available for a meet and greet this weekend. If you are interested, please email [email protected] if you are interested in setting up a meeting.

We have had a 2.5 year-old female come available. She has been too rough with another small elderly dog in her home, and her family has chosen to prioritize the last years of their elderly dog's life. She is house trained, good with kids, and great with other dogs who are of similar size. She

06/07/2025

We had another fun photo shoot! Renee does a great job! This is a Jasper and Bell litter 😍

06/06/2025

Seeing a puppy head move on an ultrasound was so cool!

06/06/2025

Both girls had ultrasounds yesterday, and they are both pregnant and due in a few weeks! I went to a new vet for the pregnancy confirmation, and they had just gotten a new ultrasound machine. I saw 34 day old puppies moving their heads around, and they sent me a video of it! I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did! Bell's pups are due 6/27/25 and Rye's are due 7/4/25. Puppy pickup should be August 23rd and 30th depending on exact birthdates.

Both girls had ultrasounds yesterday, and they are both pregnant and due in a few weeks! I went to a new vet for the pregnancy confirmation, and they had just gotten a new ultrasound machine. I saw 34 day old puppies moving their heads around, and they sent me a video of it! I hope

04/29/2025

Jasper and Bell were bred successfully this past week! We will have an ultrasound in about 30 days to confirm the pregnancy. If successful, the due date would be approximately 6/27/25 and puppy pickup would be tentatively 8/23/25 depending on the birthdate.

Jasper and Bell were bred successfully this past week! We will have an ultrasound in about 30 days to confirm the pregnancy. If successful, the due date would be approximately 6/27/25 and puppy pickup would be tentatively 8/23/25 depending on the birthdate.

04/19/2025

Maple had a smooth birth on Thursday, and we're continuing last year's trend of having a lot of boys (6 boys, 3 girls). At this point, all pups are reserved. We'll post if any of them become available for whatever reason. Puppy pickup is tentatively set for June 14th. Bell and Rye are also in heat and should be bred within the next couple weeks. Their pups will be going home mid August.

Maple had a smooth birth on Thursday, and we're continuing last year's trend of having a lot of boys (6 boys, 3 girls). At this point, all pups are reserved. We'll post if any of them become available for whatever reason. Puppy pickup is tentatively set for June 14th. Bell and Rye are also in

04/04/2025

Vets are not experts on every breed of dog. There are several factors that affect breeds differently. This is a study that covers the complex nature of why we encourage late spay/neuter for Golden Retrievers. UC Davis indicates it's unnecessary for Goldens to be spayed or neutered at all, but we realize that's not the best fit for every family owning a golden retriever, especially if they have concerns about identifying poyometra.

In contrast to European countries, the overwhelming majority of dogs in the U.S. are neutered (including spaying), usually done before one year of age. Given the importance of gonadal hormones in growth and development, this cultural contrast invites an analysis of the multiple organ systems that ma...

03/23/2025

I did not write this, but I got permission to copy it. It's very well stated!

I will say it! Those who keep saying “adopt don’t shop” are so oblivious to the real problem! Buying from these types of people mentioned is only fueling this ever growing problem!

The purchase of a well bred purebred did not sentence another dog to death.
The purchase of a well bred purebred did not cause an increase in the number of dogs in shelter.
Someone wanting a dog with a predictable temperament from healthy lineage did not cause another dog to not get adopted.
Someone's meticulous research and support of only the most responsible of breeders is not the problem. It is not what you should be mad at. It is not what you should be pushing the blame onto.
I am not the one who brought these dogs into the world irresponsibly and left them in a shelter. Responsible breeders are not the ones who put dogs into shelters either.
It is my home, my life, and my choice of what kind of dog to bring into it. Maybe I needed a working dog, a sport dog, or simply a companion puppy to raise of a breed I enjoy. No matter the reason, the choice to support a reputable breeder did not send a shelter dog to its death.
A breeder who health tests, temperament tests, studies pedigrees, proves a dog worthy of being bred, and only breeds when doing so is of benefit to the breed is not contributing to the number of homeless dogs.
The number of homeless dogs in the world is a problem, but it is not a problem exacerbated by reputable breeders and those who purchase from them.
Your neighbor down the street who refuses to contain his unaltered dogs IS contributing to the problem.
Your friend who impulse bought a dog at Pet Land IS contributing to the problem.
That guy on Craigslist pumping out the trendiest designer mix as fast as he can IS contributing to the problem.
Your relative who just HAS to let their dog have one litter “so she can experience motherhood” or because “she’s just so sweet” IS contributing to the problem.
Your old high school classmate who bought a high energy working breed without taking the time to research its needs and realize it was not a good fit for their household ahead of time IS contributing to the problem.
A reputable breeder offers their lifelong support. A reputable breeder would never allow their dogs to end up in a shelter to begin with. A reputable breeder makes it a contractual obligation to return dogs they have produced back to them should you find yourself unable of keeping it.
It is understandable to be angry about the number of homeless dogs in the world, but if you take a deeper look, you will find your anger is misplaced.
If you take a deeper look, you will find reputable breeders and those of us who purchase from them are just as angry, we are just pointing fingers at the right causes.
In conclusion, Blaming responsible breeders for shelter dogs is like blaming Harvard graduates for crack babies.
FEEL FREE TO COPY/PASTE & USE YOUR OWN PIC OF YOUR PUREBRED DOG

03/16/2025

We have a confirmed pregnancy! Maple is due to have about 8 pups!
https://carmelblissgoldenretrievers.com/2025/03/15/maple-is-pregnant/

Puppy Application Guardianship Application Guardianship Opportunities There may also be female puppy guardianship opportunities from each of our upcoming litters Planned Litters Jasper and Maple 2025 Breeding completed 2/14/25 Approximate due date 4/18/25 Puppy pickup tentatively 6/14/25 Whiskey and...

11/19/2024

These were some of my favorite pictures from our Fall Litter out of Jasper and Maple!