Welcome to Golden Retriever Puppies in Oklahoma

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Reserve an English Golden puppy from our fall 2009 litter!

    

In memory of Diamond, our beloved Golden Retriever.


We began breeding Golden Retrievers with Diamond, our American Golden (right).  She tragically passed away at the age of four on October 22, 2008, after incurring a severe injury to her side.  She never fully recovered from surgery.  Diamond produced three beautiful litters of puppies.  Three of her puppies were adopted by guide dog agencies in Texas and California and are being trained to assist the blind.  She will be loved and remembered dearly by her family and the many families that are enjoying her puppies.

How it all began...

We adopted our first Golden Retriever, Diamond, from Two Rivers, Wisconsin, as a Christmas gift for our son and daughter. Boy! Were they surprised when we told them we had an early Christmas gift under the tree for them and a little ball of fur climbed out of the gift bag! They were speechless! Earlier we told them we were not going to get anymore pets...but when we saw this adorable puppy while on vacation, we couldn't help but adopt her, knowing how much joy she would bring to our children. This is how it all began.

Especially with our children being home schooled, we like to open up the world of learning for them through hands-on experience. We began to ask questions from other breeders how to breed her. We thought it would be a wonderful learning experience for the kids to help Diamond with a litter of puppies. At this time, we were living in Virginia Beach, VA. We bred Diamond with a beautiful red male of a smaller but stockier build and fuller hair named Rusty. On December 6, 2006, Diamond had 11 gorgeous puppies.From the moment they were born, they were held and loved on continually in our home.


We received e-mails from several of those who adopted these puppies saying how smart, well-mannered, and lovable their puppies were.

"Cooper is adjusting well and so is Ginger! We put a paper down with a little cedar on it and both times he's gone right to the paper to go potty. What a smart boy! Thanks for the wonderful album. You put so much time and love into giving the puppies a great start. I really appreciate it."  Kathy, Virginia Beach

"Thank you for the wonderful job you did raising this litter. It was such an easy transition and all of the information you provided was so helpful. Molly is the best well adjusted puppy I have ever seen. "  Barbara, Virginia Beach

" The puppy is doing awesome.  He is really smart.  He already knows to sit and bring a toy back."  Jennifer, Virginia Beach

Why we decided to become Golden Retriever breeders...

Because our family had such a positive first-time experience with breeding, and those who adopted our puppies were so pleased with their puppies, we took a more serious look at breeding. So in addition to doing missions works overseas with our organization called  Fuel International, we now breed adorable, cuddly puppies.

About our puppies...


  • Our puppies are raised in our home and are held and played with from birth. They leave for their new home very socialized, loved on, and use to household noises and activities. We take photos of each puppy so that their new owner will have a personalized photo album of their newly adopted puppy to show all of their friends and family.
  • The puppies begin to nurse immediately after birth. At three to four weeks, the puppies begin to taste mushy puppy food mixed with yogurt and filtered water and are gradually weaned from mama. By the time the puppy goes home, they will be able to eat this same mixture and drink water without the need for nursing.
  •  We work very hard at keeping the puppies' sleeping area clean from their wastes. We begin paper training at three weeks to begin the housebreaking process. By five weeks, they are exposed to wire crates to help with crate training.

  • At six weeks, each puppy is wormed, inoculated, weighed, and given its health certificate by our veterinarian. We recommend a limited vaccination schedule, weight limits ,and provide each family with a comprehensive “how to care for your new puppy” packet.
  • At seven weeks, puppies may begin going to their new homes. Puppies may be crated and sent via the airlines for an additional fee (approximately $425.00 during fair temperatures at eight weeks.


What comes with our new puppy?

  • Our pet puppies are sold on AKC "limited registration" basis with a 2-year warranty covering health which means we guarantee that any PET puppy can function as a pet. We take special care through our health clearances to prevent any hereditary defects, but in the extremely unusual case that your pet is prevented from being a pet due to severe hip dysplasia, blindness, etc, then we will replace your puppy with a new one.
  • Certified pedigree.
  • Veterinarian health certificate.
  • Feeding recommendations and training tips.
  • Personalized puppy album, collar, chew toy, and small baggy of current puppy food.
  • The adoption fee is $1500.00 for Diamond and Rico puppies and does not change with color or sex.


What do we bring on the day of pickup?

  • Final payment in cash, bank check, or money order made payable to Maria Crosby.
  • Crate for your new puppy to travel home in; and if traveling a long distance, bring a bowl for water and a leash.


Recommended Reading Before Your New Puppy Comes Home

If you have children and you're wanting to adopt a puppy, this would be a great book to read.

  • Please, Oh Please, Can We Get A Dog?: Parents Guide to Dog Ownership by Cheryl Peterson

ISBN: 0-7645-7297-0

These are a couple of other great books to read as well for puppy raising and dog behavior.

  • Super Puppy   by Vollmer/Mykelbust
  • Dog Training for Dummies  by Volhard/Volhard
  • How to Raise a Puppy You Can Live With  by Rutherford/Neil