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.
​Ideally.. owners should wait until males are at least 24 months old & females should wait until 18 months old(or when growth plates close) 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 contract 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 at any point in their life will result in a VOID contract. If we find out that one of our puppies has been bred without our consent, we may seek litigation and a hefty fine will be due at minimum. This is to protect lineages & to ensure that only the highest quality offspring are bred. We have a strict NO BREEDING contract that is enforced. We absolutely do NOT condone the breeding of puppies from our program unless discussed & approved beforehand with us mentoring. We may consider upgrading limited to full after the dog is 24 months old and after we evaluate the prospect fully. First starting with temperament, then conformation and finally health clearances must be completed. Titling is required. This all must be discussed beforehand. A fee will be due if approved & not all dogs will be approved.
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