Consent Preferences

Our Spay/Neuter policy :

It is part of our health guarantee that male puppies are to be neutered no less than 18 months of age and female puppies are to be spayed no less than 12 months of age but ideally both sexes should wait until 24 months of age for the long-term health benefits. A spayed female will have a lower risk for developing Pyometra(deadly infection) and Mammary Gland Tumors. We find that many Veterinarians are pushing for puppies to be spayed/neutered after the puppy’s first heat or around 6-12 months of age to prevent unwanted pregnancies however this is not the best practice for a large breed dog such as a Golden Retriever; when wanting to prevent issues with the dogs overall health and behavior. While we do agree with the strong need to prevent unwanted pregnancies in pets, we also believe that pet owners should be educated on ALL risks of sterilization(removal of the gonads) before they make that decision early on. We believe that a big part of responsible dog ownership is to learn your dog’s heat cycles, learn how to manage an intact dog and to train your dog to behave in the manner that you expect them to. It is a myth that sterilizing your dog will fix behavioral/training issues, 9 times out of 10 it does not. Please conclude your own research before spaying or neutering, the results can be life-long. In the findings linked down below.. early spaying & neutering has been studied and found to cause an increased risk of: Several types of Cancers, Elbow Dysplasia, Ligament tears, Orthopedic Injuries, Hip Dysplasia, Obesity, Urinary Incontinence, Hypothyroidism, Behavioral issues, Poor Conformation and more. We strongly urge all puppy owners to do as much research as possible and weigh out all of the risks before making this decision early on. If you are unable to control an intact dog, we recommend for you to seek professional dog training guidance immediately before making the life long decision of early spaying/neutering.
  • ​Spaying or Neutering one of our puppies before the age of 12 months old will VOID our health guarantee completely unless the sterilization is due to: a life threatening condition requiring the removal of the gonads, Ovary Sparing Spay(Hysterectomy) or Vasectomy. Written documentation by a licensed veterinarian is required.
  • ​Breeding a pet without prior approval & on limited registration will result in a VOID health guarantee completely. If we find out that one of our puppies has been bred without our consent, we may seek litigation which could result in a heavy fine, taking possession of the litter and/or the dog. We have a strict NO BREEDING contract that is enforced. We absolutely do NOT condone the breeding of puppies from our program unless approved beforehand.
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