Frequently Asked Questions

We are located in Picayune, MS about 45 minutes from New Orleans. We live on a small 7 acre farm in the country and where our fur babies love to run and play!

Yes, we require a $500.00 non-refundable deposit to hold a puppy for you. The deposit will only be refunded if the pregnancy does not occur or there is not enough of the sex that you are on the list for. The deposit is transferrable to a later litter if for some reason you decide to wait for your puppy. The earlier you turn in your deposit the better. Puppies are reserved in the order of which we receive the deposits.

We require full payment at 6 weeks of age. This policy is in place to ensure that if you change your mind after placing a deposit, we have time to find a loving home for our pup.

We accept all major credit cards through Square (a 2.9% fee will be added for this payment method), Venmo, Checks, or Cash for payment of both your deposit and remaining balance. If paying by check, it must clear before you are considered paid.

One of your first considerations when selecting a male or female puppy should be the weight and height of an adult Golden Retriever. Males measure about 23 – 24 inches (58-61 cm) in height at withers (shoulder) and weigh approximately 85 to 95 lbs. Females stand 21-1/2 – 22-1/2 inches (55-57 cm) at the withers and weigh approximately 65 to 75 pounds at maturity. The difference in temperament of a male and a female is rather subtle.

Yes! You will require a puppy play pen while your puppy is young so that they can relieve themselves and play safely during your absences.

Yes! We strongly recommend crate training for all dogs and puppies. It is much safer for your home and puppy. It encourages good house training habits, encourages impulse control in stressful situations and reduces stress during veterinary hospital stays or unexpected emergency situations requiring confinement of your puppy or older dog. Crate training is not cruel or mean when used and introduced properly.

Adults require a crate that is at least 40” long, 26” wide and 32” tall or taller. I recommend that dog owners use a 48″ inch crate for adults. The extra space allows for more stretching out. During puppy hood you will need to divide off a portion of the crate until they learn to hold their bowels and bladder better. A large space for a small puppy sometimes encourages them to go “potty” in one end, and sleep in the other end.

Adults require a crate that is at least 40” long, 26” wide and 32” tall or taller. I recommend that dog owners use a 48″ inch crate for adults. The extra space allows for more stretching out. During puppy hood you will need to divide off a portion of the crate until they learn to hold their bowels and bladder better. A large space for a small puppy sometimes encourages them to go “potty” in one end, and sleep in the other end.

A happy and relaxed dog or puppy requires a minimum of 20 minutes of significant physical (fetch, off-lead walking etc.) exercise daily. Young puppies should not be forced into strenuous physical activities (jogging, biking etc.) until after 18 months of age to protect their joints from serious physical harm.

Click link below to see foods you should never feed your dog. Avoid giving your dog bones that can splinter and cause internal injuries to their intestines, especially such meats as chicken, fish, or pork chop bones.

Foods your dog should never eat

We want all of our puppies to go to homes where they will be given the very best of care and where they will receive a lot of love and attention. When we talk to our puppy families throughout the process, we are interviewing you as much, if not more, than you are interviewing us. At the end of the day, the well being of our puppies is more important than a sell.

Absolutely! Once you have placed your deposit, you will be put on our list in the order in which the deposit was received. This will determine the order for puppy picks. We begin the puppy picking process when we feel the puppies are an appropriate age.

Definitely! We love sharing pictures and videos of the new pups with their families. When the puppies are born we will place a different colored collar on each puppy so you can identify them as they grow. We will post lots of pictures and videos on our Facebook page so you can see what is going on weekly and how each puppy is growing. Once you have chosen your puppy at around 6 weeks, we will begin sending you weekly updates on your puppy directly to you.

All of our puppies are ready to join their new families at 8 weeks old. If we are required to keep your puppy beyond 8 weeks, there will be an additional charge added per week.

All of our puppies come with a 1 year Health Guarantee! It will be outlined in your puppy contract.

Our puppies are raised inside with our family where there is always someone home with them. We have a puppy bedroom that is designated just for our puppies and their mom. Once they get a little older, we have a safe confined area in our home where they can play and begin potty training.

Our dogs live inside and have free  access to large fenced in yards where they can run and play.

Limited registration means the dog is registered but no litters produced by that dog are eligible for registration nor are they eligible to be entered in a breed competition in a licensed or member dog show. They are eligible to be entered in events such as hunting tests, obedience, tracking and agility. Full registration is only available to approved buyers at our sole discretion. For more information on full registration, contact us by phone.

Research has shown that from the age of about four weeks puppies are capable of learning from their experiences and the more pleasant the experiences a puppy has before the age of 12 weeks, the more confident he or she will be in new situations. We know it is our responsibility to ensure that puppies are well handled and socialized during this time- and we take this process very seriously.

Here is a brief overview of what we will be doing with your puppy each week– Please note this does not cover everything:

Week 1 and 2: Handled, cuddled, picked-up, and turned over, while gently being spoken to. This continues until the puppy goes to their new home to show that there is no such thing as a “no touch zone” for the puppy. We run our fingers through the puppy’s gums, paws, and look in their ears (this will help when you take them to the vet).

Week 3: Start introducing the puppies to noise (vacuums, washer dryer, hair dryer, etc). This continues until they leave at 8 weeks old with new items always being introduced

Week 4: Introduced to the crate and start introducing new people and places (safely since they have not received all vaccines)

Week 5 and 6: Start potty training at night. Letting the puppies out twice a night to “go potty”. At 6 weeks old introduce car rides to help socialize the puppy and help prevent car sickness.

Week 7: Continue with potty training and introducing new people and situations. Also, introduce the leash at this time.

Week 8: Puppies join their new families!

Feel free to contact us anytime!