Our Story
ABOUT US
Spun Gold Golden Retrievers is a small hobby breeder located in the scenic Chattanooga, TN area. We started breeding Golden Retrievers because, simply put, we love this breed! The stellar “golden” temperament that is the hallmark of this breed is what really hooked us. In that vein, our Golden Retrievers are bred for temperament, health, intelligence and conformation – in that order. Not only that, our breeding program focuses on producing quality Golden Retrievers that can be used for everything that Goldens were originally bred to do, whether that be hunting, showing, therapy work or simply (and most importantly) acting as a cherished family companion.
When searching for a dog of our own, we quickly realized that finding a quality-bred Golden can be very expensive. At the time, we had no interest in showing – we just wanted a healthy, loving, intelligent dog with a great temperament to join our family. We had children and other animals, so the natural choice for us was a Golden. All the reputable breeders I found, however, were asking prices that were cost-prohibitive for our one-income household. So, we saved up … and ended up purchasing two Goldens!
Our main objective is to breed quality Goldens to the AKC breed standard - focusing on temperament and health first and foremost - at an affordable cost. We breed sparingly, however, and only have one, maybe two, litters per year. Also, we absolutely do not ship.
If you are interested in purchasing a Spun Gold puppy, please contact us. We’d love to hear from you!
RATES/SERVICES
We only have 2-3 litters each year. These dogs are our family pets and the puppies are born and raised in our home, around our kids and other animals. They are well socialized for a family environment, being exposed to the many sights, sounds and activities of a busy household.
There is always someone at home with the animals, and we start working with the puppies on potty training and obedience at a young age. We let the mother wean the puppies herself, as we’ve found that this makes for a more confident, secure personality. Also, we perform early neurological stimulations on days 3 through 16. ENS has been proven to have many benefits over the lifetime of the dog, including improved cardiovascular performance (heart rate), stronger heart beats, stronger adrenal glands, more tolerance to stress, and greater resistance to disease. In terms of learning, the pups are more active and exploratory and are better in competitive situations, as well as display increased problem solving skills.
We want our puppies to have the very best start in life that we can give them, and so we start them on the very best quality food and make sure that they receive proper veterinary care before they leave us for their forever home. We have a vested interest in the wellbeing of these puppies, and will always be here to answer any questions or to help with any problems. Do not hesitate to contact us – we’re more than happy to help!
We offer a standard 1 year health guarantee on all puppies, with the option of extending to a full 5 years as long as you continue the superior nutrition program that we have started prior to birth. We will send them home with an extensive puppy packet that includes photos of the puppy & its parents, tips from the breeders, a bag of premium quality large breed puppy food, information on basic puppy training, information specifically about the Golden Retriever, information about obedience training, copies of the vet records, a copy of the health guarantee, a copy of the sales contract, and copies of the parents’ registration papers, as well as a form for you to register your puppy.
We recommend visitations with your new puppy starting at 4-5 weeks of age with everyone in the family. You can finally bring your new puppy home at 7-9 weeks of age. We do not ship, you must pick up your puppy.
Please visit our web site for updated pricing and deposit information. When you purchase a Spun Gold puppy, this is what you will receive:
*A well-socialized, hand-raised puppy.
*3-day health guarantee for any immediate problems with the puppy.
*1-5-year guarantee on genetic defects.*
*A guarantee on the purebred status of the dog.
*Breeder’s lifetime commitment to the dog.
*Registration papers.
*Help and advice over the phone/online for any problems after the sale.
*A valuable puppy take-home kit.