Delivery to Sacramento CA July 28th
AKC Golden Retriever Puppies in Oregon
Velma & Ransom
$ 2,200
Born May 15, 2026 • 11 Puppies • Go Home July 10, 2026
Our Velma & Ransom litter combines exceptional pedigrees, beautiful structure, and the confident, people-oriented temperaments we value in our Golden Retriever program.
These puppies are expected to be social, intelligent, and deeply people-oriented—well-suited for families looking for a loyal, engaged companion, with potential for therapy or service-oriented work. They are expected to mature in the 60–80 pound range, with the classic Golden Retriever temperament known for stability and connection.
Selections take place in deposit order, and many families choose to apply early to secure their place on the reservation list.
Expected to mature between 60–80 pounds, these puppies are well suited for active families, therapy or service work, and homes seeking a loyal, deeply bonded companion. As with all litters in our program, careful attention has been given to temperament, structure, and long-term health to help ensure each puppy develops into a balanced and adaptable partner for years to come. Each puppy is raised through our early development program and evaluated for temperament before placement.
Each puppy from this pairing comes from carefully selected, health-tested parents and is raised with purposeful early development, daily handling, and structured enrichment. Puppies are evaluated for temperament before placement and are backed by our thoughtfully planned breeding program and two-year health guarantee, supporting a confident transition into family life. Families can learn more about the health testing behind our program here:
Located in Springfield, Oregon, we welcome families from throughout Oregon, Washington, California, and across the United States who are searching for thoughtfully raised Golden Retriever companions
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Litter Overview
• Breed: Golden Retrievers
• Expected Adult Size: 60–85 lbs
• Colors Expected: Medium Golden to Rich Golden
• DOB: May 31st
• Go-Home: July 26tth
• Location: Springfield, Oregon
This pairing focuses on producing stable, intuitive Golden Retrievers suited for both family life and advanced training environments.
These puppies are expected to be social, people-oriented, and adaptable, with temperaments that align well with both active families and more structured training paths. With a balance of confidence and responsiveness, they are well-suited for homes looking for a reliable, engaged companion.
Families interested in this litter are encouraged to join the reservation list before puppies arrive.
Current Reservation List
Families on this list have already secured their place for selection. Most reservations are made before puppies are fully evaluated.
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Breeder OLG - Female
Healy
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Open Reservation
Families receive an invitation to our private Facebook Group to watch puppies learn and grow. No breeding rights available
The Parents
Valaurah’s Velma Snoopicums From River Heights
“Velma”
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“Ransom”
Purpose of This Pairing
This pairing was intentionally selected to produce Golden Retrievers that combine confidence, trainability, and strong human connection with the structure and soundness needed for long-term success.
Our goal is to produce well-rounded dogs that thrive as family companions while maintaining the temperament and workability often associated with therapy, service, and advanced training prospects.
Who This Litter Is For
This litter may be an excellent fit for:
• families looking for a deeply connected companion
• homes wanting a confident, social Golden Retriever
• active households that enjoy training and involvement
• individuals interested in therapy or service dog potential
• families seeking a dog that can participate in everyday life and adventures
Golden Retrievers thrive when they are included as part of the family and given opportunities to engage both mentally and physically.
Considering This Litter?
Temperament evaluations are currently underway, and we expect to have a limited number of puppies available to approved homes.
Families often choose to join the reservation list before evaluations are completed, allowing them the greatest flexibility when selections begin.
Selections take place in reservation order with breeder guidance provided to help match each puppy to the most appropriate home.
👉 Apply here to be considered for this litterAvailability
With only 11 puppies in this litter and strong interest in Golden Retrievers from health-tested, titled lines, availability may change quickly as evaluations and selections continue.
If this litter feels like a good fit for your family, we encourage you to reach out sooner rather than later.
Families searching for Golden Retriever puppies in Oregon often choose this breed for its emotional intelligence, trainability, and loyal companionship.
How Puppy Selection Works
Puppy selections take place in the order reservation deposits are received.
At approximately 7–7.5 weeks of age, each puppy undergoes a formal temperament evaluation assessing confidence, recovery, social engagement, human focus, environmental responses, and overall behavioral tendencies.
Once evaluations are complete, families select their puppy in reservation order with breeder guidance provided throughout the process.
While the final decision is yours, we work closely with families to help identify the puppy that best fits their lifestyle, goals, experience level, and expectations.
Our goal is not simply to place puppies—it is to create successful lifelong matches.
Learn More about our Temperament Testing
Temperament Expectations
Golden Retrievers are widely loved for their ability to form deep bonds with their families while remaining adaptable, trainable, and eager to participate in everyday life.
From this pairing, we expect puppies that are:
• highly people-oriented
• affectionate and family focused
• intelligent and eager to learn
• confident and socially engaged
• adaptable to a variety of lifestyles
With generations of carefully selected foundation lines behind them, we anticipate puppies that possess both the stability families seek in a companion and the trainability often desired for therapy, service, and advanced training pursuits.
Service & Therapy Dog Potential
Golden Retrievers remain one of the most successful breeds for therapy and service work because of their trainability, social nature, and ability to form strong partnerships with people.
While not every puppy will be suited for advanced working roles, we expect this pairing to consistently produce puppies with many of the traits often associated with successful therapy and service prospects, including:
• strong human focus
• confidence in new environments
• social engagement
• trainability and responsiveness
• emotional stability
Families interested in therapy work, service dog development, or highly trainable companions may find excellent candidates within this litter.
👉 Learn More About Our Service Dog Prospects
Our Early Development Program
Every puppy in our program is raised using purposeful early development techniques designed to build confident, resilient companion dogs.
Our puppies receive:
• Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS)
• Early Scent Introduction (ESI)
• daily handling and interaction
• structured enrichment
• sound exposure
• surface exposure
• environmental exploration
This early foundation helps puppies transition confidently into their new homes.
What Families Love About Golden Retrievers
Families often choose Golden Retrievers because they tend to develop into:
• loyal family companions
• intelligent and highly trainable dogs
• emotionally intuitive partners
• affectionate family members
• adaptable companions for active homes
Interested in This Litter?
Families interested in this litter are encouraged to join our reservation list early, as availability often shifts as puppies are born and temperament evaluations are completed.
👉 Learn more about the health testing behind our program: Health Testing in Our Program
👉 View our full Puppy Purchase Agreement & Health Guarantee
Learn More About Our Program
Families researching Golden Retriever Puppies in Oregon often visit these pages to learn more about our program:
• Our Golden Retriever Program Foundations
• Temperament Testing
• How our puppies are raised
• Client Reviews