Looking for a Golden Retriever breeder in Minnesota? These 7 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. Goldfeather Center for Canines’ former domain no longer resolves, and a current replacement website could not be confirmed, so that entry was removed. Sharptail Ridge’s phone and the other working website links were corrected.
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 Minnesota
1. Sharptail Ridge Golden Retrievers
Sharptail Ridge describes a family Golden Retriever program in northwestern Minnesota and offers boarding and training. Its current website lists a different phone number from the earlier article. Contact Elisa or Eric about litter plans, parent health records, and pickup arrangements.
- Location: Thief River Falls area, Minnesota
- Phone: 218-683-6101
- Email: [email protected]
- Website or contact page: Sharptail Ridge Golden Retrievers
2. Ottertail Retrievers
Ottertail’s website identifies Golden Retrievers and fox-red Labrador Retrievers in Clitherall. The site contains older litter information, so confirm whether the Golden Retriever program is currently breeding and request current parent health records.
- Location: Clitherall, Minnesota
- Website or contact page: Ottertail Retrievers
3. Old Oak Retrievers
Old Oak’s current site identifies British Labradors and Golden Retrievers and offers gun-dog training and boarding. Much of its dog information concerns Labradors. Ask specifically about Golden Retriever breeding plans and whether a working-line dog fits your household.
- Location: Blooming Prairie, Minnesota
- Phone: 507-572-1234
- Email: [email protected]
- Website or contact page: Old Oak Retrievers
4. River Birch Goldens
River Birch describes a small family Golden Retriever program in Big Lake. Its site explains its dogs’ place in the family and provides a contact form. Use the form to ask about current litters, parent records, and written placement terms.
- Location: Big Lake, Minnesota
- Website or contact page: River Birch Goldens
5. Wildfire Goldens
Wildfire focuses on field-bred Goldens for family hunting dogs and publishes information about its breeding dogs and puppies. Discuss the activity and training needs of its lines before choosing a puppy, and request the proposed parents’ health records.
- Location: Minnesota; confirm the visit location
- Phone: 952-540-7901
- Email: [email protected]
- Website or contact page: Wildfire Goldens
6. Havana Golden Retrievers
Havana Golden Retrievers publishes its adult-dog information, adoption process, contract, and health guarantee. Its contact page lists a phone and email in Owatonna. Ask about current litter plans and the records for both parents.
- Location: Owatonna, Minnesota
- Phone: 507-456-5626
- Email: [email protected]
- Website or contact page: Havana Golden Retrievers
7. Ramblin’ Gypsy Ranch
Ramblin’ Gypsy Ranch offers Golden Retriever breeding alongside its other farm activities. The website links to its breeding schedule, dogs, contracts, and contact form. Confirm availability and review the relevant records and terms directly.
- Location: Faribault, Minnesota
- Phone: 651-491-6652
- Website or contact page: Ramblin’ Gypsy Ranch
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.
