I wanted to send you a big thank you and an update on our boy Reggie. He is the best dog I ever could have hoped for. We adore him. We are so grateful for the great choice you made for us. Training was a breeze. He walks without a leash even when another dog is passing or a rabbit hops by. he will sit on place for as long as we want. He knows "scram" which means he can do whatever he wants but not be in the area like the kitchen while cooking or at the table while we are eating. We are working on some upgraded dog tricks. We brought him home in mid November 2025 and very sadly we lost our 30 year old son in January. It has been a rough road of grieving for our whole family. We noticed how absolutely loving and attentive Reggie was when anyone was upset. If I cry, he notices even when I am not making a sound and he comes over to lay his head on my lap and provide comfort. He is so calm no matter what is going on around him. He just recently passed his Canine Good Citizen test at 9 months old. Because of his therapeutic nature we are continuing training and are planning on him testing for Go Team Therapy Dogs in October. The folks at the Go Team have met him and think he is naturally perfectly designed to be part of the team because of his incredible gentle nature and chill personality. read more

Beware. This breeder has horrible reviews dating back 15 years and there's good reason. Confident they do not care for their adult breeding dogs and are only interested in acquiring funds. Was able to rescue a stud from this unethical breeder and I am appalled. Owner advised he was up to date on vaccines but did not provide any documentation and did not know when he had last received his rabies vaccine. Dog had sores on all of his joints and was underweight. Owner advised sores were from laying down aggressively on hard surfaces. Dog exhibited either muscle fatigue or possible hip/joint issues when walking or when being assisted into transport rescue vehicle. Owner advised dog was crate trained, however, based on observations since his rescue, that is not the case. Owner could not recall when he was last fed at the time of his rescue. Owner advised they no longer used a specific brand of dog food due to its rising price. The collar on him, which was super tight at the time, didn't even have his name on it but another dog's name. Owner did not provide any (read, zero) documents for him. Dog was also not fixed despite advising they (the owner) were retiring (from breeding dogs) and moving out of state. I hope we can give this good boy a brighter more loving future. read more

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I would give 0 but it would not allow me. I would never purchase a dog from this person!!! I have met one of her dogs and the dog was given up for adoption because the breeder was done using him as a sperm doner. There were numerous pressure injuries on his elbows and bony prominences on his body. He was weighing less than she claimed and his social skills were so poor. He looked depressed and sad about how he was living currently and gladly the person who took him in is finding out what is wrong with him in a check up. I totally would never buy from this perosn please do not and she definitely just breeds dogs for her own benefit ($$) if you buy from her so you are technically saving the dogs from her, she does not need to be breading animals!!!!!!!! read more

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The owners barbie and tim are amazing .there puppies are well breed beautiful breed There trained so well. You will be amazed and what great animals i received a white golden creme best temperment what ever concerns i had they answered promptly i highly recommend give them a 5 star read more

I waited a bit to write a review in order to be able to better comment after a year with my pal and her ability to adapt to a new home, interact with people and dogs, and trainability. I could not be happier! On all levels, Birdie (born Harper on Christmas day 2024 for those interested in lineage), has been nothing short of a delight. What a joy! She loves people. She loves animals. She loves her toys. She's a real character. A purebred goofball. Folks immediately comment on her intellect, cuteness, and affable personality. She is the talk of the neighborhood and beyond. A few have urged me to get her onto the big screen and another breeder who shows dogs even remarked that she is 'show quality' in appearance and demeanor, further requesting contact information for Golden Meadows which I happily provided. These pups are bursting with personality and she makes me laugh every day. She has been very easy to train and we are looking to have her become a therapy dog so others can also share in and benefit from her loving nature. It just overflows. Both the breeders and process are highly commendable - even, or especially, as I had to complete the transaction from across country. I have recommended them to a number of folks. I always highlight that the description of their pups are spot on. It is clear that they take the time to get to know and care for them individually. As for health, even though we went through a few issues early on (an initial bout of Giardia and due to her eating something she wasn't supposed to as puppies do - she was sneaky and quick), the Vets all say how healthy she looks and checks out in examinations. She is a hit at the vets' office, never having had an issue and always being compliant during examinations and beyond. Do not hesitate to use Golden Meadows! Many thanks to Tim et al for my buddy Birdie. read more

The puppy was NOT microchipped, nor Crate trained. Suffering from serious social anxiety as the puppy was NOT socialized up to 6 months old. This is when the puppy was purchase. BEWARE THIS IS A PUPPY MILL "BREEDER" and ripping people off for the cost. Shame on you people for breeding an amazing breed (Golden Retrievers) and not have the dogs or peoples best interest. You are in it for $$$$$$. Nothing else. Go do something else and do the breed a favor. read more

Got my Vizsla here. He's doing great! A bit on a bigger side, but he's very healthy active and loves going on adventures. Huge cuddle bug afterwards. Tim and his program are doing a great job! read more

I got a Golden Retriever puppy that was born Feb 2021, half classic golden and half English cream. She's my dream dog, and everything I hoped for. I had requested a dog that was more of a calm companion than a sporting buddy, and she fit the request perfectly. She's extremely sweet, attentive, and healthy! There's not much more I could ask for on the positives. Excellent quality dog with great matching. I am constantly approached by strangers, from children, to grown men and women, to veterinary professionals, to tell me "beautiful dog!" I have met 3 other owners who have purchased dogs from Golden Meadows. 1 Vizsla and 2 Goldens, and they all had positive experiences. The Vizsla was even born at the same time as my pup and they seemed to recognize each other and jump into play immediately. They also shared a story of finding a medical issue once they brought the puppy home, and the breeder immediately covered all costs to treat the issue. There are cons. The one I will probably be dealing with for life is how many strangers approach to say hi, and do not seem to even know I exist. It's common for my dog to be at the car window, and a random old lady pull up and start using loud baby speak . Her coat is also a bit curly which makes keeping it nice a bit harder. More serious negatives were the price (although completely worth it) which I expect makes their dogs less accessible to many, and others expecting near perfection. The health guarantee provided is also contingent on you buying food and supplements from a Multi-Level Marketing company, which I found to be decent quality, but way overpriced. This didn't take away from my overall rating because I think it's a fair practice for the quality of dog, but I found it to be a bit unsavory. read more

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Golden Meadows Retrievers is the best dog breeder we have gone to buy a golden retriever. Extremely professional facility and care are provided by the breeder. We just purchased and picked up our third dog from the breeder and as always, was extremely pleased with our new male retriever. He was already crate trained and slept for over 8 hours the first night. I cannot say enough about Tim, Alicia and Barbie at Golden meadows who have been "part of the family" over the past 8 years and have always been available when we had questions. Thanks again Golden Meadows11 read more

Golden Meadows Retrievers came highly recommended and now that we have our puppy we can sure see why! They do EVERYTHING with excellence. For anyone who wants a beautiful well loved healthy retriever puppy it'll be worth the drive to Moorpark. If we could give them a 6th star we would! In fact we gave our puppy a name that means star! read more

I cannot recommend Golden Meadows enough! I got my golden girl from them in 2019 and it was one of the best decisions I have ever made. While I was not allowed to pick my puppy I was able to let them know what character traits I was looking for and they knocked it out of the park. I wanted a puppy with a calm demeanor as it was my intention to have her certified as a therapy dog. While she isn't a licensed therapy dog, she definitely provides a daily serotonin boost to not only me but many people we interact with. She will immediately roll over onto her side to let complete strangers pet her, and I get so many compliments about how sweet she is. Some people might be turned off by the price, but from my experience my golden girl was worth every penny. 10/10 recommend. read more

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Amazing experience. Trustworthy breeder, great communication, perfect puppies. Something I was surprised by was the documentation of testing of the parents and overall packet that helped prepare me for a perfect transition. I will work with this breeder again when we are ready for another. read more

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We are so lucky to have our new baby from Golden Medows !!! Tim is so nice and told us what to expect when we brought her home . Her new name is Honey !!! Information he had is so amazing ! Golden Medows is not in the bussiness too make money they are there to match the perfect pup with the perfect new parents ! read more

Our puppy is 9 months old now and she is the best dog (I'm an experienced dog owner). I get a lot of compliments on how gorgeous and well behaved she is. Golden Meadows did an excellent job socializing her to people and animals. She seems to really adore young children and is so patient when my son gently holds her tail or feet (I discourage it, but it happens). I actually got this puppy at no charge because our first puppy from Golden Meadows passed away mysteriously. After all the rigorous testing and scans, the vet wasn't sure what had happened. Still, Tim offered to replace the puppy which I appreciated as honest and good business. My take is: we went with a breeder because we wanted a certain quality of dog with a predictable demeanor. As parents of a young child this was important to us. We went with Golden Meadows because they seemed to care for their animals well and held a high bar on quality. It's understandable to me that, given the number of puppies they have each year (for people who waiting for them), there's some variation and some unpredictability. That's how the natural world is. While we were sad that our first puppy had passed, I don't think anyone could have foreseen or prevented it. I think Tim and Golden Meadows have been honest and trustworthy. I was very satisfied with how they handled our situation. We will be buying dogs from them in the future, especially considering how sweet and perfect our baby girl is. read more

Golden Meadows Retrievers - Pet Training Near Me - Moorpark, California

Dogs are a lot of work. They take a lot of time and money and effort. They will test your patience, make you loose sleep. They can chew your phone up or scratch your furniture. You will have to walk them, bring them to the park, play with them, occasionally board them or depending on your circumstances bring them to day care. You will need to train them and then train them some more. It's worth it. Meet Pancakes. We adopted him two years ago from Golden Meadows and we now can't imagine our lives without him. He is a big strong healthy English Cream Golden Retriever. He's our big lovable goofball. He has the perfect temperament. He is gentle, great around kids and other dogs. He's playful and, lazy lap dog. He's really smart and well trained once we put in the effort. But he can also be kind of a dummy. He doesn't have a mean bone in his body. This is the kind of dog you can get from Golden Meadows. The adoption process was straight forward, but also a little unusual. You do not get to chooseth exact puppy of the litter. You fill out a survey about your lifestyle and pair you with a pup whose temperament fits you. We did not really believe it at first but trust me, it works. We can't possibly imagine what it would be if we were paired with another dog. The one thing we did not anticipate when getting him is just how much attention he gets when we are out in public. Two years later and strangers still flock to him. Everyone wants to pet him. They ask what kind of dog he is and where we got him. He brings so much love and joy every he goes. read more

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My Golden is 7 years old from Golden Meadows. She is the sweetest best companion I could ever ask for. Can not imagine a better dog.

***Buyer beware -- puppy mill! Several years ago I purchased my golden from G. Meadows and after a lot of vet bills to cure the parasites, bowel problems, a sensitive stomach, aggressive behavior towards other dogs and indifference to people to name a few I should have known better. I was raised with goldens all my life, all coming from a excellent local breeder with very mellow, friendly and sensitive nature's. It was frankly a shock to have this dog. Of course, I have grown to love him but the signs were all there before adoption. Some of the major problems with this facility: -You cannot pick your puppy - red flag! -no refundable deposit once placed even if you don't want the dog -Site visits not encouraged -one visit allowed to view parents -visit occurred in a "staged area" of lawn with fencing and sitting area - no one to answer questions or greet you - no access to facilities strictly forbidden - employee brings out the father - beautiful but indifferent personality, not friendly, didn't care about being petted (something was off) -mother not seen but 2 similar females were caged nearby and not allowed out -again they were rather indifferent unlike a golden It is my personal belief with no proof, just instinct, that most of the dogs are caged most of the time in a larger facility in the back. They are not properly socialized, used for breeding only, strictly controlled, not a lot of attention paid to systematic breeding of positive personality traits but rather beauty. The puppies receive no desensitization training. While I do love my dog of course, it has the same traits I observed in the father and it has been a struggle. I have never forgotten this negative experience. Buyer beware there's a reason there is a lot of negative reviews. read more

We love our Vizsla puppy! We can tell that she was well taken care of before coming to our family and for that I am truly greatful! They were very professional and helpful every step of the way. Gave us a list of everything we needed to know about her and her breed. Even sent us home with a whole bag full of stuff for her. They truly went above and beyond! They were also much nicer than other breeders I had previously spoke with in reagards to this breed. Even super responsive after we brought her home, I emailed asking about any allergies because our baby had an allergic reaction to something. We live in a forest and the fires have made the air quality terrible; so really it could be anything. Nothing to do with the breeder, but they were super helpful and seemed worried about her as well, more than I would have expected!! read more

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We couldn't be happier with our 3-month old golden retriever puppy from Golden Meadows. She is an absolute GEM! She is gentle and cuddly. She is curious but cautious. She loved her crate from day one. I slept next to her crate the first night but quickly realized I didn't need to. She never makes a peep during the night. She is getting the hang of potty-training pretty quickly. She is so gentle with my children. I have nothing but praise for Tim, Alicia, and Barbie at Golden Meadows. They knew exactly which dog would be good for our family and wanted to make sure the match was just right. 5 stars all the way! read more

Maybe this isn't actually the case, but it feels like my partner and I were scammed. We put a $500 deposit down on September 25, 2020, where we were told that the wait time would be about 2-4 months. We have only received 2 updates since, one of which we received because I reached out first. Then we were told on February 10, 2021, the second update, that due to Mother Nature, the dogs weren't able to have puppies yet, which I completely understand. However, building up to that update in February, there was a complete lack of communication. I called almost monthly to see if I can get any updates on our future pup, but it was difficult to get a hold of anyone. Ultimately, we were sent a mass email on February 10, 2021 telling us that we would be contacted in another 2-4 months, and we haven't heard back since. It has been almost 9 months since we put that deposit down. Again, I completely understand that these things happen according to Mother Nature's rules, and we did agree to the nonrefundable deposit, but I feel that paying the amount that we did along with the amount that we intended pay to wait for an unforeseeable amount of time with little to no contact is unprofessional and unacceptable. read more

Stay away unless you want an animal with genetic defects. Our beautiful Viszla from Golden Meadows got cancer at only 3 years old. Lymphoma took his life in only 6 weeks. They have a good sales pitch but this is a puppy mill through and through. There are so many other breeders..... read more

Golden Meadows Retrievers - Clifford. RIP - Pet Training Near Me - Moorpark, California

We could not be happier with our experience at Golden Meadows. We were searching for a puppy for my grandmother and wanted a dog who was outgoing, confident, but still on the mellow side. They matched us with the perfect puppy and we instantly fell in love with our new addition. The owners perfectly know their puppies and have incredibly descriptive write ups on each of their personalities. They are fully honest on the personality of each dog and truly try to match you with the best fit to ensure you'll be happy in the long run. I highly recommend purchasing your next dog from here!! read more

Winnie's DNA result came back and thought I'd share. + 100% golden retriever + Alanine Aminotransferase Activity result = normal + 0 at risk, not a carrier, clear of 166 clinical conditions + Also clear of 9 golden retriever-specific genetic conditions (retinal atrophy, muscular dystrophy, etc) + Inbreeding coefficient of 34% Overall, Tim rocks :) read more

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We've had 2 English Goldens from Golden Meadows and have had nothing but a positive experience. Can't imagine our family without Cubby who lived a robust 14yrs and now Wrigley who is 14 months. Great personality and very loving. Perfect family dog. Lots of energy and can't get enough of Lake Michigan! read more

Max is having 1 year birthday. Thanks for golden meadows.

Maggie arrived home with us yesterday. She is perfect and we are in love. She participated in their training program and the result was well worth the wait and expense. Thanks so much Jesse, Alicia and Tim. read more

Golden Meadows Retrievers - Maggie the best English Golden Retriever from Golden Meadows - Pet Training Near Me - Moorpark, California

I did a lot of research on golden retriever breeders and Golden Meadows really stood out as one of the best. They were very friendly, communicative and accommodating. I purchased a boy and he is so well mannered and easy to train. At 10 weeks he can already sit, down, shake, spin, pop up and sleeps in his crate with no issue. I would definitely recommend Golden Meadows to anyone looking for a top quality golden. read more

Golden Meadows Retrievers - Wesley - Pet Training Near Me - Moorpark, California

Golden Meadows is truly the best. I am truly blown away by the wonderful treatment I received here and the amazing dog I got. I got the perfect Vizsla here. I had contact with Tim and Alicia here and they were amazing. Always so fast to answer emails and questions. As a newer dog owner, they really helped me so much. I received a manual with tips about feeding, training, etc...and also a family tree to show the lineage of my dog. They also gave me a blanket that smelled like there house and a toy to help with the transition, as a gift. There are other things you can buy there, if you need, like crates, toys, collars, etc... The time they spend with the dogs here is incredible. My puppy was already crate trained and essentially completely potty trained when I took him home. They also do socialization training with the dogs so my dog was already so comfortable and easy to get along with people, other animals and kids. I felt like I had such an advantage getting my dog here. My vet was thrilled I had come here. She knew all about Golden Meadows and raved about how ethical they are and how she loves working with dogs from there. I highly recommend Golden Meadows and I will definitely come back for another dog in the future. read more

Beautiful location and well cared for dogs. The owners are kind, knowledgeable, and responsive. read more

Golden Meadows Retrievers - Pet Training Near Me - Moorpark, California

We picked up our 8 week old puppy from Golden Meadows on August 18th and quite frankly, it was the best thing that could have happened to us! After recently losing our 10 year old Golden we were devastated and so was our 6 year old male Golden who was raised with him. Picking out a new puppy was the best move we could have made! This family is fantastic! Their dogs are beautiful! We were able to meet the parents and see a few puppies! The decision was so hard but we choose a beautiful boy who we named Bailey! He has a wonderful temperament and has fit into our family like a champ! He is so smart and willing to learn. I was already able to teach him to sit, come, stay and shake in less than 2 weeks! All in all I would highly recommend this breeder for their quality puppies and their love for the breed! Thank you Tim, we absolutely love our new boy Bailey! read more

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We brought our first golden meadows pup home in 2018 and a few months ago brought him home a little brother. We couldn't be happier with the care and attention Tim and team put into their business and taking care of the families that reach out to them. Our two boys are the greatest addition to our family and make life so much brighter. The Golden Meadows team was super knowledgeable and helped guide us on introducing a second pup into the home. They're also always happy to respond to questions along the way. If you're considering adding a new member to your family, we'd highly recommend Golden Meadows. read more

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November 15, 2020 Update Harry (parents: Vincent & Hildi) and CeCe (parents: Carver & Fiona) are now 3 1/2 years and doing GREAT. Finally acclimating to the Florida humidity. :-) We found out that CeCe LOVES to swim (and Harry doesn't!). Vizslas are not very common breed here in Florida. Hence, we get many compliments on Harry and CeCe, especially Harry with his gorgeous killer eyes! These velcro dogs are our 4-legged children! Golden Meadows - - you are an excellent Vizsla breeder! read more

We've owned two Vizsla males from Golden Meadows since 2012, every year we see they produce more and more pups and raise their prices significantly each year. Now they're on a MASTER LIST WAIT and taking $500 deposits per puppy. THIS IS NOT NORMAL and a huge red flag for a puppy mill which we found they were accused of many years ago. Both of our boys had/have many health issues... many owners I've talked to have their dogs from this breeder pass away before 9yrs (also not normal). Our boys' have/had multiple health issues and they are night and day compared to the next breeders that we were referred to from Vizsla Club of SoCal - Golden Meadows is on the "DO NOT BUY FROM" list on countless sites. Please do your homework and learn from our mistakes. I personally reached out to 23 owners of their litters over the years and have many replies that they'd never purchase from them again. read more

We bought our Golden 2 1/2 years ago. We wanted a dog that we could train for a service dog for our son who has Autism, and a few other things. We did our research and found Golden Meadows. After talking with the owner Tim multiple times on what we wanted our dog for he had insured us that he would find the best match for our son. Tim picked the perfect dog for our son. The whole process was incredible. We loved all of the updates of our dog, to the meet and greet, then the pick up. Our dog has been amazing, he is happy, loving, protective, playful, but most of all he has become part of our family. He is such an amazing dog that he has even learned how to herd our chickens and ducks back into the coop with our son. He great with all animals and people, however he has the tendency to not like people that he feels he can not trust. Which is great. It helps keep my son safe. I also want to Thank the owner Tim for choosing our dog for us and walking us through training our dog ourselves and providing a list of private trainers to help us when we needed a little extra help. If anyone is looking for amazing Golden retrievers , Golden Meadows is the place to find your forever family dog. read more

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Golden Meadows Retrievers is a wonderful place to adopt your next fur baby! I have never owned a golden retriever before, but have been lucky to have a variety of different dogs in the past. As a dog lover and mom to a toddler I was looking for a family friendly dog that could extent our family. Upon researching different breeds I found that golden retrievers are known for their wonderful temperament especially with children. I immediately began looking up breeders and came across Golden Meadows. The entire process of working with them has been wonderful. They are truly passionate about what they do, and the animals they care for. To start they have you fill out a survey on your environment, and look deep into what type of puppy or dog may be suited for you. From this they match you with a pup that best fits your lifestyle. With our toddler we were looking for a patient and loving dog who could handle the needs and interactions from a small child. Fast forward to our match Whiskey - she is the most incredible and loving dog. She is easily trainable for 4 months old, and is beyond patient with my son. Not only is our new addition great - but the owners and their staff are available at any time for questions or concerns - and provide you with a wealth of information. You in a sense become a part of the family when you adopt one of their dogs. I couldn't recommend this place enough to anyone looking for a new pet! Thanks Tim & Alicia! read more

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***Buyer beware -- puppy mill! Several years ago I purchased my golden from G. Meadows and after a lot of vet bills to cure the parasites, bowel problems, a sensitive stomach, aggressive behavior towards other dogs and indifference to people to name a few I should have known better. I was raised with goldens all my life, all coming from a excellent local breeder with very mellow, friendly and sensitive nature's. It was frankly a shock to have this dog. Of course, I have grown to love him but the signs were all there before adoption. Some of the major problems with this facility: -You cannot pick your puppy - red flag! -no refundable deposit once placed even if you don't want the dog -Site visits not encouraged -one visit allowed to view parents -visit occurred in a "staged area" of lawn with fencing and sitting area - no one to answer questions or greet you - no access to facilities strictly forbidden - employee brings out the father - beautiful but indifferent personality, not friendly, didn't care about being petted (something was off) -mother not seen but 2 similar females were caged nearby and not allowed out -again they were rather indifferent unlike a golden It is my personal belief with no proof, just instinct, that most of the dogs are caged most of the time in a larger facility in the back. They are not properly socialized, used for breeding only, strictly controlled, not a lot of attention paid to systematic breeding of positive personality traits but rather beauty. The puppies receive no desensitization training. While I do love my dog of course, it has the same traits I observed in the father and it has been a struggle. I have never forgotten this negative experience. Buyer beware there's a reason there is a lot of negative reviews. read more

Our Vizsla from Golden Meadows is going on 5 years and we couldn't be happier! He is happy and in amazing health. I recently reached out because we are looking to add to our family and their communication is great! They love their dogs and it is evident. read more

We have had the pleasure of owning 2 golden retrievers from Golden Meadows Retrievers. Oir first girl, Leisel, was born in 2004 and we had her for almost 12 years. Zhe was the perfect dog. We recently decided it was time to add a new puppy to our family. We reached out to Golden Meadows to see if there were any lotters available. The process of applying for the master list and the communication about expected litters was fantastic. We were hand matched with our little puppy, Gretl, in September 2020 and could not be more pleased. Gretl now that she is 16 weeks old. She is absolutely amazing and such a cuddle bug. Her temperment is fabulous. She is completely house broken and sleeps in her crate from 10:00 pm - 6:30 am. She has mastered, commands including: sit, leave it, off, no jump, down, and is learning "army crawl". She is also good in a sit/stay for about 30 seconds. Gretl is great in the car and enjoys short trips around town. The neighbors love her and we cannot imagine our house without her. Our vet is so impressed with her calm nature and we adore her. We are truly blessed. Thank you for allowing her to join our family. We are forever grateful. read more

Golden Meadows Retrievers - Gretl posong for her 14-week photo shoot. - Pet Training Near Me - Moorpark, California

A few months ago we were blessed with the newest addition to our family. We knew we wanted a cream golden retriever so naturally we did our homework. Golden Meadows was hands down the best choice for us. They have been so wonderful in communicating with us from day one. They are all very nice and informative and have been in ongoing communication with us. Ms. Zoey is absolutely perfect and we cannot wait to head back to Golden Meadows to bring a sister home for her in the near future. If you're looking for a wonderful caring breeder you've found them! read more

Golden Meadows Retrievers - Zoey age 4 months - Pet Training Near Me - Moorpark, California

Our puppy is nearly 9 months old. It's been a rough road. We got our dog from the same litter as another person on this thread. Their dog was healthy. Unfortunately, our dog from the same litter (hers was female) came to us emaciated and very ill. He was just over 6 pounds and lethargic. We thought maybe he was just getting acclimated to new surroundings. My neighbor met him and commented that he was skin and bone. By the 3rd day he was shooting out diarrhea and blood and we got him a vet appt. The vet noted he was very unhealthy and he had Giardia and Coccidia both are not covered in the agreement. I reached out to Tim and he suggested medication. Then a month later as the issue continued he said I should have let them treat him? hmm, but he offered to help pay his medical bills. Our dog also is allergic to dog food, all dog food. Even the one that is the one required in the agreement. When you order the Life Abundance food as well as the Nuvet meds (different company) you have to enter a distributor name or code. I asked the company why they need a distributor name feel free to do so if you're intrigued. I sent the medical bills and reminded him he offered to help, have never heard back from him. It's been tough and so stressful many nights up w what is now IBS from this little guy weighing just 48 pounds. He can only eat human food, he gets amazing meals weekly that take 2-3 hours every weekend to prepare. We have an older dog as well we needed to send him to my parents as we worked to deal w the parasites which took months. I cleaned the floors, his feet, any area rugs, toys were sanitized and so on. They finally seem to be gone but the food intolerance is here I believe to stay. It's taken an emotional toll puppies are supposed to be jolly and playful not lying around sick. He is a sweet boy and seems to know he was saved, it has taken a major commitment to make him healthy. At a price tag of $3500 + tax (yes I know tax is legal but most breeders include in final tally) you don't expect to be handed a dog that is so ill. In addition, he has really bad dandruff which we are still dealing with, this requires antibiotic baths (by me) weekly. It's gotten a little better but is still not 100% cleared up. There are many breeders out there, do your research read all the reviews. read more