Looking for a Golden Retriever breeder in California? These 12 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. Sunrise Goldens now lists Missouri as its location, and the former SF Golden Retrievers website no longer resolves, so those entries were removed.
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 California
1. Chadwick’s Goldens
Chadwick’s Goldens raises Golden Retrievers in Hemet. Its site describes its dogs, puppy placement, and health information. Ask for the health clearances of the parents of any litter you are considering and review the contract before paying a deposit.
- Location: Hemet, California
- Phone: 951-756-1960
- Email: [email protected]
- Website or contact page: Chadwick’s Goldens
2. Golden Meadows Retrievers
Golden Meadows raises Golden Retrievers and Vizslas in Moorpark and offers puppy training options. Its contact page explains the waiting-list and deposit process. Confirm the current price, training level, and terms for the puppy you are considering.
- Location: Moorpark, California
- Phone: 805-532-2216
- Website or contact page: Golden Meadows Retrievers
3. Lucky Charm Golden Retrievers
Lucky Charm describes a Southern California Golden Retriever program with a focus on conformation, health, and temperament. Its website remains available, but published contact details are limited. Use the website to request current litter plans and parent health records.
- Location: Southern California; confirm the visit location
- Website or contact page: Lucky Charm Golden Retrievers
4. Classic Heritage Golden Retrievers
Classic Heritage raises light-colored Golden Retrievers near Sacramento and describes its health screening, puppy care, and training options. Visits are by appointment. Its site says email through the contact form is the fastest route for puppy enquiries.
- Location: Newcastle, California
- Phone: 916-259-3887
- Website or contact page: Classic Heritage Golden Retrievers
5. The Bearden Pack
The Bearden Pack describes a family Golden Retriever program and provides information about its dogs and health testing. Its site currently says it has no litter plans, so ask whether and when it expects to breed again before joining a list.
- Location: Beaumont/Yucaipa area, California; confirm the meeting address
- Phone: 951-288-6813
- Email: [email protected]
- Website or contact page: The Bearden Pack
6. Nicholberry Goldens
Nicholberry Goldens says its puppies are raised in its home with an enrichment program and a focus on temperament and health. The site provides individual dog information. Request the records for the proposed sire and dam and ask about upcoming litters.
- Location: California; confirm the visit location
- Email: [email protected]
- Website or contact page: Nicholberry Goldens
7. Rooster Valley Golden Retrievers
Rooster Valley raises Goldens in California’s Central Valley and publishes details about its puppy process and contract. Its contact page lists Freddie and Shellie Galvan in Modesto. Ask for the health records of the parents of the litter you are considering.
- Location: Modesto, California
- Phone: 209-605-5072
- Email: [email protected]
- Website or contact page: Rooster Valley Golden Retrievers
8. Shadow Mountain Goldens
Shadow Mountain Goldens is a family program in Moreno Valley. Its website describes its dogs and screening and says it was anticipating a fall 2026 litter when reviewed. Confirm the latest plans, screening records, and contract directly.
- Location: Moreno Valley, California
- Phone: 909-816-7009
- Email: [email protected]
- Website or contact page: Shadow Mountain Goldens
9. Golden Retriever Buddies
Golden Retriever Buddies describes its puppy reservation and pickup process on its site. It recommends texting for the quickest response. Ask for the parents’ registered names and health results, and read the deposit terms before reserving.
- Location: San Jacinto, California
- Phone: 951-906-5354
- Website or contact page: Golden Retriever Buddies
10. Cielos Golden Retrievers
Cielos Goldens lists a San Diego County location and says email is the quickest way to ask about its dogs and current plans. Its site links to health information. Confirm the meeting location and request the relevant parent clearances.
- Location: San Diego County, California
- Phone: 951-232-0055
- Email: [email protected]
- Website or contact page: Cielos Golden Retrievers
11. Dream Golden Retrievers
Dream Golden Retrievers is a home-based program in Hollister. Owner Tammy Warwick says her dogs have the health clearances recommended by the Golden Retriever Club of America and that email is her preferred contact method. Ask about planned litters and the records for both parents.
- Location: Hollister, California
- Phone: 831-809-8745
- Email: [email protected]
- Website or contact page: Dream Golden Retrievers
12. Shadalane Golden Retrievers
Shadalane raises and trains Golden Retrievers in Vista. Its current site describes its breeding dogs, training programs, and application process. Arrange a visit in advance and ask for the clearances of the proposed puppy’s parents.
- Location: Vista, California
- Phone: 760-295-2222
- Email: [email protected]
- Website or contact page: Shadalane Golden Retrievers
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.
