Looking for a Golden Retriever breeder in Virginia? 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. Shadymist’s website, Va Golden Retrievers’ contact details, and Clearvu’s location were corrected. Break of Dawn explicitly says it no longer breeds Goldens, so it was 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 Virginia
1. Meadow Grace Goldens
Meadow Grace publishes its Golden Retrievers, puppy information, and contact details in Raphine. Ask about the latest plans and request parent clearances and the written puppy agreement.
- Location: Raphine, Virginia
- Phone: 802-989-4821
- Email: [email protected]
- Website or contact page: Meadow Grace Goldens
2. Shadymist Kennel
Shadymist now uses a new website and lists Marnie Harrell as its contact. The breeder asks prospective owners to read the pet agreement before arranging a phone interview or visit.
- Location: Richmond, Virginia
- Phone: 804-683-9544
- Email: [email protected]
- Website or contact page: Shadymist Kennel
3. Va Golden Retrievers
Va Golden Retrievers publishes puppy information and driving directions for its Saluda location. Chris Nelson is the listed first contact; call before visiting and ask for the intended parents’ health records.
- Location: Saluda, Virginia
- Phone: 804-380-3666
- Email: [email protected]
- Website or contact page: Va Golden Retrievers
4. Our Sanity Retreat Golden Retrievers
Our Sanity Retreat lists Elizabeth Rinehart in Powhatan and provides information about its Goldens. Contact her for current breeding plans and the relevant health records and puppy contract.
- Location: Powhatan, Virginia
- Phone: 804-598-0719
- Email: [email protected]
- Website or contact page: Our Sanity Retreat Golden Retrievers
5. A Golden4u
A Golden4u publishes its Golden Retriever dogs and puppy updates. Visits are by appointment; use its current contact number to ask about litter plans, location, and parent health results.
- Location: Virginia; confirm the visit location
- Phone: 434-960-8078
- Website or contact page: A Golden4u
6. Storybrooke Goldens
Storybrooke publishes its Golden Retriever information and contact details in Stafford. Ask Stacy and John about planned litters, the parent records, and their puppy-matching process.
- Location: Stafford, Virginia
- Phone: 703-831-5656
- Email: [email protected]
- Website or contact page: Storybrooke Goldens
7. Clearvu Kennels
Clearvu’s current website lists Amherst and describes Collies as well as Golden Retrievers. Use its contact form to ask specifically about a Golden litter and obtain the parents’ records and placement terms.
- Location: Amherst, Virginia
- Website or contact page: Clearvu Kennels
What to check before choosing a breeder
The Golden Retriever Club of America’s breeder-selection guide offers advice for researching a puppy purchase. Check health records, 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.
