8 Golden Retriever Breeders in New York (2026)

Looking for a Golden Retriever breeder in New York? These 8 programs offer a starting point for comparing locations, puppy processes, and contact options. The order is for reference, not a quality ranking.

Last reviewed: October 2026. We checked breeder websites, contact details, and the images used below. Litter availability and terms may change; confirm them directly.

How we reviewed this directory

We revisited the listings in the earlier version of this article, checked their current websites, and corrected the links and published contact details. Moonlit Meadows now lists North Carolina, so it was removed from this New York directory. Golden Beauties’ former domain redirects to an unrelated site, and we could not confirm a current replacement. Gotta Be Goldens and Adirondac use working directory contact listings.

This was a website review. We did not inspect facilities, interview buyers, or independently verify health records for individual dogs. Inclusion is a research lead, not an endorsement or guarantee. Ask each breeder for the records and contract relevant to the litter you are considering.

Golden Retriever breeders in New York

1. Gotta Be Goldens

Kathy Hearn’s Gotta Be Goldens is listed in the Golden Retriever Central breeder directory. Its former SimpleSite page no longer works. Use the published contact below to ask about current plans and request the parent health records and puppy contract.

• Location: Ontario, New York
• Phone: 585-729-7200
• Email: [email protected]
• Website or contact page: Gotta Be Goldens

2. Famn Damily Farm

Famn Damily Farm describes its Golden Retrievers and provides a puppy contact page. It also offers Golden Retreat activities, which are separate from puppy placement. Ask about current breeding plans, parent records, and the reservation process.

• Location: Trumansburg, New York
• Phone: 607-387-5012
• Email: [email protected]
• Website or contact page: Famn Damily Farm

3. Buck Family Farm

Buck Family Farm raises Golden Retrievers and Bernese Mountain Dogs and provides a contact form and phone number. Ask specifically about Golden Retriever litters, arrange any visit in advance, and review the records for both parents before paying a deposit.

• Location: Warsaw, New York
• Phone: 585-689-4369
• Website or contact page: Buck Family Farm

4. White Stone Goldens

White Stone publishes its buying process, including an application and puppy contract. Its site describes home-raised puppies and provides contact details. Ask for the proposed parents’ registered names and health records and read the current contract before reserving.

• Location: Utica, New York
• Phone: 315-941-2292
• Email: [email protected]
• Website or contact page: White Stone Goldens

5. River Valley Goldens

River Valley describes an in-home Golden Retriever program and lists Mark Fazio as its contact. The site provides a number for text enquiries. Confirm litter availability, the meeting location, and the records for the parents of any puppy you are considering.

• Location: Norwich, New York
• Phone: 607-244-2621
• Email: [email protected]
• Website or contact page: River Valley Goldens

6. Corbec Farm

Corbec Farm describes a program aiming for Golden Retrievers suited to family life as well as field, show, and obedience activities. Its website remains available, but does not establish current puppy availability. Use the site to ask whether it has upcoming breeding plans and request the relevant health records.

• Location: New York’s Southern Tier; confirm the visit location
• Website or contact page: Corbec Farm

7. Adirondac Goldens

Carol Lantiegne’s Adirondac program focuses on field and performance Golden Retrievers. The Golden Retriever Central directory provides the contact below. Ask about current breeding plans and discuss whether a working-line puppy would suit your household.

• Location: Mexico, New York
• Phone: 315-963-8403
• Email: [email protected]
• Website or contact page: Adirondac Goldens

8. Life Is Golden

Life Is Golden describes a home-based Golden Retriever program in Bath. Its website has an email contact, but the puppy announcement does not clearly identify a current year. Email for up-to-date litter plans, parent health records, and contract terms.

• Location: Bath, New York
• Email: [email protected]
• Website or contact page: Life Is Golden

What to check before choosing a breeder

The Golden Retriever Club of America’s breeder-selection guide recommends examining health certifications, the contract, and how puppies are raised. Use these questions when contacting a program:

• Can you provide hip, elbow, eye, and heart clearance records for both parents, with their registered names?
• Where are the puppies raised, and can I arrange a visit to meet the mother and see their living conditions?
• How are puppies socialized, and how do you match them with families?
• May I read the contract, health guarantee, deposit terms, and return policy before paying?
• What veterinary records and support come with a puppy?

A working website and a breeder’s own claims do not independently establish the quality of a breeding program. Compare the documents, ask follow-up questions, and take your time before making a commitment.

Choosing your next step

Start with programs whose location and approach suit your family, then compare their answers and documentation. If a listing is out of date, leave a comment with the breeder’s name and a link to the corrected information.