Thank you for your interest in Paradise Golden Retrievers. Golden Retrievers make an ideal family pet. Loyal, affectionate and intelligent, they bond closely with their human families. At Paradise Golden Retrievers, we are members in good standing of the Golden Retriever Club of America (GRCA), as well as the American Kennel Club (AKC) regarding our adult dogs and our puppies and adhere to the guidelines set forth by both.

Many people purchasing a puppy have previously owned a Golden and need little introduction to their special qualities. To these people we say, "Welcome  back to the wonderful world of Goldens! " We are located in Bradenton, Florida, near to Sarasota, approximately 40 minutes south of Tampa. Many families from Orlando, Ft. Myers, Miami, Tampa, Sarasota, St. Petersburg, and Jacksonville have become part of our Paradise Goldens extended puppy family. If you live out of the area, we also ship puppies at cost to any location in the United States.

For people new to the breed, you are in for a treat with Golden Retrievers! Golden Retrievers enrich lives in so many ways with their fun-loving, ball-retrieving and water-loving personalities! Their constant Golden "smile" is trademark!

For families with small children, Goldens are ranked at the top of the list for safety with interaction with children. Having raised Goldens with small children, we can attest that they happily tolerate the typical antics of climbing and gentle tugging which children lovingly 'heap' on them! It is a joy to see children and puppies grow up together.

Our goal is two-fold:   to place each of our puppies in a loving, thoughtful home setting and know that the puppy will become a much-loved member of the family; and that the families who select our puppies will be enriched by the life of their Golden Retriever.

Puppy Purchasing
Purchasing a puppy requires thoughtful planning. Health, parental lineage and temperament, as well as environment, are all important factors in purchasing a puppy. Also important is selecting a breeder who will take time to answer questions before, during and after the puppy sale. Our Goldens have Champion AKC bloodlines and this is evident in their appearance and temperaments. At Paradise Golden Retrievers, we prioritize these factors so that purchasing a puppy is a positive experience for the entire family.

Health Clearances
Our breeding dogs have OFA (Orthopedic Foundation of America) clearances on their hips. With this parental certification, your puppy is destined to lead a happy and healthy life for many years to come!  We have never had a puppy returned due to a health problem and credit this to our excellent breeding stock.

Special Honor for our Puppy Temperaments
The temperaments of our dogs can be described as gentle, obedient and affectionate. Paws with Purpose, an organization which provides companion dogs to disabled people, personaly conducted standardized temperament testing on Ginger Snap, Shalimar and Daisy puppies, giving them excellent ratings. The puppies they purchased have continued to have great success in their training program and they have proved adaptable in a wide range of  situations. Temperament is fundamentally important in selecting a puppy.

Shipping
We are now offering shipping at cost for our puppies. We have had excellent experiences with certain airlines in 2008-2009.  Travel arrangements will be made by the breeder and will include all necessary paper work, health appointments and travel crate.

Purchasing a Puppy
Puppy purchases include the following:

• AKC  Registration, (limited, for pet only, not breeding)
• Health Guarantee/Contract
• State Health Certificate
• Parental Pedigrees
• OFA Parental Clearances
• Puppy Photo Album (Photos of puppy and mom from birth to 8 weeks)
• Shipping anywhere in USA at cost