After temperament testing, we reserve a small number of puppies who demonstrate exceptional qualities for potential therapy or service work. These puppies are placed at $3,500. Our remaining puppies, who also exhibit wonderful, stable temperaments ideal for family companions, are placed at $3,000.
*Every puppy comes home with *a 2-year health guarantee, *temperament tested, *AKC paperwork for limited registration, *30 days of FREE Trupanion pet insurance, *a special going-home gift, *and complete health records (including routine de-worming, first vaccines, microchipping, and a vet check).Plus, our puppies are already well on their way with litter box training before they leave us!
Understanding Golden Retriever Types & Coat Colors
At Family Loved Golden Retrievers, we believe informed families make the best lifelong matches. While all Golden Retrievers are the same wonderful breed, you may hear terms like American, Field, or European (English) used to describe different bloodlines and styles. Here’s a simple, honest breakdown to help you understand what those terms really mean.
American Golden Retrievers are the most common type in the United States and are bred under the American Kennel Club (AKC) standard. They are known for: • A balanced, athletic build • Friendly, people-focused temperaments • Versatility as family companions, therapy dogs, service dogs, and sport partners • A wide range of beautiful coat shades
This style of Golden is what most families picture when they think of the breed — dependable, affectionate, and adaptable. We currently have dams with overseas lineage who were bred domestically and display very light-colored coats.
Field-Bred Golden Retrievers (Working Lines) “Field” Golden Retrievers are still purebred Goldens, but they are bred with an emphasis on working ability and drive, especially for hunting and performance sports. They are often: • Leaner and more streamlined • Higher energy and very motivated to work • Exceptionally intelligent and trainable
These lines can be found within both American and European pedigrees. Their appearance reflects their purpose: endurance, focus, and performance.
European (aka English) Golden Retrievers
European Golden Retrievers, sometimes called “English” or “import” lines, come from bloodlines developed in Europe and are bred under organizations such as the FCI or The Kennel Club (UK). They are typically: • Heavier boned with broader heads • Stockier in build • Lighter in coat color on average • Calm and steady when thoughtfully bred They are not a separate breed — just Golden Retrievers from different geographic locations/ lines.
Golden Retriever Coat Colors
Golden Retrievers naturally come in shades ranging from very light cream to deep, rich gold.
You may hear descriptions such as: • Cream or very light • Light • Medium • Dark • Red tones (more common in some working lines)
AKC Color Standards
The AKC officially recognizes only three color categories: • Light Gold • Medium Gold • Dark Gold
Terms like “English Cream” or “white” are informal descriptions and not separate or rare color types.
At Family Loved Golden Retrievers, we believe coat color is simply a beautiful detail — health, temperament, structure, and how a puppy is raised are what truly matter for a lifelong companion.
Puppy Deposits
Puppy Deposit Policy (California Compliant) To reserve your puppy, we require a $500 deposit, which is applied toward the total purchase price. In accordance with California law, all deposits are fully refundable. If your plans change, you may choose to: • Receive a full refund, or • Apply your deposit toward a future litter (your choice) If a refund is requested after your puppy has been held beyond the normal go-home period due to buyer cancellation, we may deduct reasonable, documented, and actual costs incurred for the extended care of that puppy. These may include, but are not limited to: • Food and daily care • De-worming • Additional vaccinations • Necessary veterinary visits
Any such deductions will be itemized, and the remaining balance of the deposit will be promptly refunded after all puppies have gone to their homes.. Our goal is to be fair, transparent, and respectful to both our puppy families and the care of our dogs. Deductions are limited to actual expenses incurred and will never exceed the amount of the deposit.
Looking for a special way to welcome a pup into your family? Our Guardian Program lets you bring home one of our amazing dogs—our very best pick of the litter. You’ll enjoy all the joy of raising a puppy while giving them a loving home, and you’ll also play an important role in helping us continue our breeding program.
One of the biggest challenges of bringing a new puppy home is training. Crate training can tug at your heartstrings, and potty training is especially tough if you work full-time. In fact, many dogs are re-homed simply because they didn’t receive the training they needed early on.
To help, we paired up with Barkley & Co Dog Training. They offer training packages that gives your puppy a minimum of 5 weeks of professional training before coming home to you. They do offer a discount to our clients so mention us when you reach out!
Click the button below to meet Drew and Kaydee at Barkley & Co and learn more about their training packages.