Our puppies are free from any health issues, and are true to the Golden Retriever temperament. We have been very selective in our breeding program. Our greatest aim, as a breeder of Golden Retrievers, is to ensure that we are producing healthy, sound dogs, as described by the American Kennel Club. We strive for excellent health and temperament. Our goal is to produce dogs that will excel in any activity you choose to pursue, whether it is conformation, agility, obedience, hunting, or as a cherished family companion. All of our puppies are AKC registered and sold with limited registration (*Full registration for those who qualify).
No one can guarantee you will never have health issues, but an ethical breeder will have proof that they are trying to eradicate the most prevalent ones. We have researched our lines very carefully for longevity and especially cancer risk. Just because two dogs are AKC registered, does not mean they should be bred. Please do your homework on the breed, first and foremost.
Unfortunately, not every breeder tests their dogs according to the Golden Retriever Club of America standards. At minimum, a golden retriever should be tested for Hips, Elbows, Eyes and Heart. It is equally as responsible, in our mind, to also test for additional genetic components, such as Hereditary blindness, skin conditions, etc. At Sleepy Morning Goldens, we know that it is our duty, not only as a responsible breeder, but to take the necessary steps to better the breed. If you purchase a puppy from a breeder that does not test all these categories, it could could end up costing you thousands of dollars, not including an unsurmountable amount of heart ache for family and pain for your dog.
The cost of surgery to fix Hip Dysplasia is around $4,500, and the cost of a total hip replacement can be upwards of $14,000. It is a red flag if a breeder were to say that some of their dogs were tested, and some that were not "because their parents passed," or "we have never had a problem." It is very likely that they failed the test, but are just not telling you, or the failed exam was not submitted to OFA for reporting, because they are heavily invested in the dog. Some may not even test for certain categories, as they fear they may not pass.
Don't just take our word for it, do some of your own research at the Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA) website, and find out exactly why we test for these very important things.
Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA):
Health Testing Requirements: https://www.ofa.org/recommended-tests?breed=GR
Hips: https://www.ofa.org/diseases/hip-dysplasia
Elbows: https://www.ofa.org/diseases/elbow-dysplasia
Eyes: https://www.ofa.org/diseases/eye-certification
Heart: https://www.ofa.org/diseases/other-diseases/cardiac-disease
Champion of Ukraine (Adult)
Origins: Ukraine, Norway, Russia
prcd-PRA status: Clear
PRA1 status: Clear
PRA2 status: Clear
Ichthyosis status: Clear
ICH 2 status: Clear
DM status: Clear
NCL status: Clear
Degenerative Myelopathy: Clear
Hip clearance (OFA): Good
Elbows clearance (OFA): Normal
Eyes clearance (OFA): Norma
Heart Auscultation+Echo (OFA): Normal
Height: 21 1/2"
Weight: 61lbs
Banana is our absolute couch potato who loves everybody. She enjoys going for a nice walk and sunning herself whenever possible. Banana has quite a large head for a female and has a huge smile to match. She is a total love.
BPOB, BPIG, International Champion, National Champion, Honors Champion (Adult)
Origins: Sweden, Ukraine, Russia
prcd-PRA status: Clear
PRA1 status: Clear
PRA2 status: Clear
Ichthyosis status: Clear
ICH 2 status: Clear
DM status: Clear
NCL status: Clear
Degenerative Myelopathy: Clear
Hips clearance (OFA): Excellent
Elbows clearance (OFA): Normal
Eyes clearance (OFA): Normal
Heart Auscultation+Echo (OFA): Normal
Height: 21 1/2"
Weight: 64 lbs
Haddie is a calm, smart, and observant girl that loves everyone she meets, and wants to be close to her people at all times ensuring she’s readily available for all the pets. Haddie's always smiling and enjoys bouncing around the yard. Her favorite things are attention, relaxing and dinner!
Estonia Champion (Adult)
Origins: Estonia, Germany, Russia
prcd-PRA status: Clear
PRA1 status: Carrier
PRA2 status: Clear
Ichthyosis status: Carrier
ICH 2 status: Clear
DM status: Clear
NCL status: Clear
Degenerative Myelopathy: Clear
Hips clearance (OFA): Good
Elbows clearance (OFA): Normal
Eyes clearance (OFA): Normal
Heart Auscultation+Echo (OFA): Normal
Height: 21 1/2"
Weight: 50 lbs
Poppy is a wonderfully mild-tempered dog. She loves kids and is very attentive to all her people. She is playful, yet extremely gentle (especially with young children). She enjoys following you from room to room, to make sure she doesn’t miss out on any fun. Poppy also has a nice, feminine build with a very soft coat.
International Champion (Adult)
Featuring lines: GoldenFocus, Victoria Secret and Ashbury
Origins: Netherlands, Denmark, Ukraine
prcd-PRA status: Clear
PRA1 status: Clear
PRA2 status: Clear
Ichthyosis status: Clear
ICH 2 status: Clear
DM status: Clear
NCL status: Clear
Degenerative Myelopathy: Clear
Hips clearance (OFA): Excellent
Elbows clearance (OFA): Normal
Eyes clearance (OFA): Normal
Heart Auscultation+Echo (OFA): Normal
Height: 21 1/2"
Weight: 55 lbs
Mabel is a very nurturing golden, as she loves her baby (human) sister ever so much. She has a great mix of both love and play in her, while being very gentile and fun. Mabel loves to explore out on the walking trails, and play in the water with her puppy friends, both young and old. She is no stranger to the boating life at all, and looks forward to any kind of adventure she can have with her humans. She definitely is a great Work-From-Home co-worker.
Zimmy (Excentric Gold Arden) is a very sweet boy. At 61 pounds, he is on the smaller side, for a male, but still has that big, blocky head. His coat is soft, and he has a very loving personality.
3xBOB, 2nd place Group, International Champion (Adult)
Featuring lines: Rus Pekos, Skandi Sanraiz and Primrose
Origins: Russia
prcd-PRA status: Clear
PRA1 status: Clear
PRA2 status: Clear
Ichthyosis status: Clear
ICH 2 status: Clear
DM status: Clear
NCL status: Clear
Degenerative Myelopathy: Clear
Hips clearance (OFA): Good
Elbows clearance (OFA): Normal
Eyes clearance (OFA): Normal
Heart Auscultation+Echo (OFA): Normal
Weight: 61 lbs
Sky is a very "lovey" boy, who wants to be around kids, family, and other animals. Sky likes to give hugs, has a very kind and sweet personality, who is basically a big teddy bear. We love his big & blocky head that will continue to keep growing, as well as his calm, gentile nature and wonderful personality.
CGC, 1st All-Breed, 3rd Obedience
Featuring lines: Golden Shine, Serendipity Dog, Silk Touch Zolotaya Khortitsa, and Evidog
Origins: Norway/United Kingdom/Spain
prcd-PRA status: Clear
PRA1 status: Clear
PRA2 status: Clear
Ichthyosis status: Clear
ICH 2 status: Clear
DM status: Clear
NCL status: Clear
Degenerative Myelopathy: Clear
Hips clearance (OFA): Good
Elbows clearance (OFA): Normal
Eyes clearance (OFA): Normal
Heart Auscultation+Echo (OFA): Normal
Height: 23"
Weight: 75 lbs
Moose is a fitting name, as he is a solid boy. He has a wonderful thick, stocky build, a nice large head and fantastic loving personality. He is a natural family dog that always wants to be around you and with a sweet demeanor to follow. He is very easy to train and seemed to know how to be a “good dog” immediately. He does however still seem to think he is small and loves to crawl on laps. His favorite thing to do to people that sit on the floor is somersault onto their lap, hang his tongue out and look cute.
Featuring lines: Zampanzar, Majik, du Bois de la Rayere, Jako and Remington
Origins: Spain, France, Denmark, Norway
prcd-PRA status: Clear
PRA1 status: Clear
PRA2 status: Clear
Ichthyosis status: Clear
ICH 2 status: Clear
DM status: Clear
NCL status: Clear
Degenerative Myelopathy: Clear
Hips clearance (OFA): Good
Elbows clearance (OFA): Normal
Eyes clearance (OFA): Normal
Heart Auscultation+Echo (OFA): Normal
Height: 23"
Weight: 90 lbs
Our puppies are free from any allergies, skin and health issues, and are true to the Golden Retriever temperament. We have been very selective in our breeding program. Our greatest aim, as a breeder of Golden Retrievers, is to ensure that we are producing healthy, sound dogs, as described by the American Kennel Club. We strive for excellent health and temperament. Our goal is to produce dogs that will excel in any activity you choose to pursue, whether it is conformation, agility, obedience, hunting, or as a cherished family companion. All of our puppies are AKC registered and sold with limited registration.
No one can guarantee you will never have health issues, but an ethical breeder will have proof that they are trying to eradicate the most prevalent ones. We have researched our lines very carefully for longevity and especially cancer risk. Just because two dogs are AKC registered, does not mean they should be bred. Please do your homework on the breed first and foremost.