Looking for a Golden Retriever breeder in Maine? These 5 programs are starting points for comparing locations, puppy processes, and contact options. The order is for reference, not a quality ranking.
Last reviewed: October 2026. We checked current breeder websites, contact details, and the images used below. Litter availability and terms can change; confirm them directly.
How we reviewed this directory
We revisited the listings in the earlier version, checked their current online presence, and corrected links and published contact information. All five listings still have current online information identifying Maine Golden Retriever programs. Dead legacy links were replaced with working websites, contact pages, or a current directory listing.
This was a website review. We did not visit facilities, interview buyers, or independently verify health records. Inclusion is a research lead, not an endorsement or guarantee. Ask each breeder for records and contract terms for the litter you are considering.
Golden Retriever breeders in Maine
1. Goldenridge Kennels
Goldenridge Kennels maintains a current website and contact details for its Maine program. Contact the kennel about current availability, visit arrangements, and health clearances for both parents.
- Location: Hampden, Maine
- Phone: 207-951-0969
- Website or contact page: Goldenridge Kennels
2. Goldiva Goldens
Goldiva Goldens is a multi-home program with current Maine contacts for Mary Dickinson Cashin, Lauren Rubin de la Borbolla, and Katherine Wood Gillert. Its site publishes current litter information; contact the person responsible for the litter and clarify its contract and health records.
- Location: Cumberland, North Yarmouth, and New Gloucester, Maine
- Phone: 207-939-6279
- Email: [email protected]
- Website or contact page: Goldiva Goldens
3. Signature Gold Goldens
Signature Gold Goldens describes a family-raised program in southern Maine and publishes contact details on its site. The breeder says its parent dogs are health tested; request the relevant records and current litter information.
- Location: Southern Maine
- Phone: 207-247-1627
- Email: [email protected]
- Website or contact page: Signature Gold Goldens
4. Royal River Retrievers
The Golden Retriever Central breeder directory lists Royal River Retrievers and Sandra Walton in Yarmouth, with the phone and email below. The breeder’s website returned errors when reviewed, so use the directory listing and contact the breeder directly to confirm current plans and parent health records.
- Location: Yarmouth, Maine
- Phone: 207-807-0993
- Email: [email protected]
- Website or contact page: Royal River Retrievers
5. Kelore Goldens
Kelore Kennels says its Golden Retriever program is continuing under Amy Herbert, with Kim remaining involved. The site lists contact details and describes health testing and puppy temperament evaluation. Ask which adult dogs and upcoming litters are currently part of the program.
- Location: Otisfield, Maine
- Phone: 207-415-3071
- Email: [email protected]
- Website or contact page: Kelore Goldens
What to check before choosing a breeder
The Golden Retriever Club of America breeder-selection guide recommends examining health certifications, contracts, and how puppies are raised. Ask for the registered names and hip, elbow, eye, and heart clearances for both parents; how puppies are socialized and matched; and the written contract, health guarantee, deposit and return terms.
A working website and a breeder’s own claims do not independently establish breeding quality. Compare documentation and take time before making a commitment.
Choosing your next step
Start with programs whose location and approach suit your family, then compare their answers and records. If a listing is out of date, leave a comment with the breeder’s name and a link to corrected information.
