READY TO ADD A PUPPY TO YOUR LIFE?

Are you are ready to take the next step and add a puppy to your life? Scroll Down to see our plans for future litters. You can also be put on our waiting list if there is no availability. If we can’t provide you with a puppy, or we don’t have a puppy available, we will be happy to  provide information on fellow breeders.  If you are ready to include a Golden Retriever from us please fill out the puppy application and we will be happy to review it and get back with you.

    PURPOSE

Here at Liberty’s Legacy we plan a litter when we are ready for our next generation, and to further advance our bloodline. We are a preservation breeder and we do this with the betterment of the breed in mind, and are always looking to the future, and how this will best reflect down the line. We keep in mind that we want dogs to be healthy, have predictable characteristics, and be smart. We pay close attention to the breed standard.

We want to give the dogs we breed the best success in a long, healthy life and be a loving member of your family. With that In mind, we also firmly believe temperament is of pivotal importance, and place our puppies according to what home they will fit best in and excel.

We encourage our dog owners to get involved with their dog and learn new things. We have taken the philosophy with our own dogs that new sports open up a wealth of knowledge to the dog and to the participant. Learning is a lifelong passion and a dog is never too old to learn nor are we!

    ENGLISH CREAM

“English Cream” is a misused term that bothers most reputable Golden Retriever breeders.  English cream is not a breed as many use the term, it is basically a family of dogs that range on the lighter spectrum of color.  Some of these dogs may or may not be European dependent.  There is only one AKC breed standard and it includes very light to dark goldens. Here’s an article from the Golden Retriever Club of America in regards to the  “ English Cream Goldens Retrievers”. 

While we take into consideration your preferences, we will make the deciding choice for you.  Our years of experience and the time we have spent with these puppies on a daily basis gives us a much better chance of matching our puppies to the proper homes.  I know that this can be hard but you must trust us as your breeder.  Tell us as much about your lifestyle and what you are looking for in a Golden retriever and let us do the rest in regards to choosing the right puppy for you.  If for some reason you are not comfortable with us choosing your puppy  you are under no obligation whatsoever to take him/her home, and we prefer that you didn’t. No hard feelings. Our experience is it’s much easier for us to choose the puppy for you than it is for you to make the decision for yourself.

LIMITED REGISTRATION

All of our companion puppies are sold on  limited registration which means that they are not being sold for breeding purposes.  The difference between pet quality and show quality is not usually obvious to the inexperienced eye.  The Limited Registration is a tool offered by the American Kennel Club for responsible breeders to protect their breeding programs and their puppies. The only difference between Limited registration and Full registration is that Limited registration prevents dogs from being shown in conformation and any offspring they produce may not be registered with the American Kennel Club. The Limited Registration is only reversible to “full registration” by one of the breeders of your puppy. If you think that you have a beautiful dog and want to attempt to show your puppy, then we will be happy to discuss this with you.

HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR PUPPY

To help you prepare for the arrival of your puppy, we highly recommend acquiring the book, Your Pandemic Puppy: Finding and Raising a Well-Adjusted Dog by Marty Greer DVM JD. This book is a great read for both first time puppy buyers and those of us who breed dogs. Marty Greer DVM was awarded Veterinarian of the year at the last Westminster Kennel Club show. We hope each member of your family will refer this book as it contains a wealth of knowledge.  In her book she covers topics both as a veterinarian and a breeder, so she’s very aware of the concerns that we as breeders  have. This should be a go to book for anyone acquiring a puppy. We are always happy to answer questions that you have after reading the book, articles or any question you have about your puppy now and into the future.

EARLY SPAY NEUTER

We believe it is important to avoid early spay or neuter of your puppy for various health reasons. Please take a look at the GRCA’s article on the Effects of Early Spay or Neuter in Golden Retrievers.

PUPPY VACCINATIONS

Depending on the age of your puppy, it will have at least its first puppy vaccination around 8 weeks of age. We will provide you with information of wormings  and vaccinations your puppy has had. We suggest that you reach out to your veterinarian in regards to their vaccination protocol when you go for your puppy wellness check.  

VETERINARIAN HEALTH CHECK

Every one of our puppies is examined by an experienced veterinarian before it goes to its new home. This exam includes a full physical and cardiac check. It’s our goal to send a healthy well socialized puppy to your home!

For general information on Golden Retriever health, please visit the GRCA for information on Golden Retriever Health & Research.

MICROCHIPPING

Your puppy comes pre-enrolled with  AKC Reunite. www.akcreunite.orgif  we will give you a form to fill out so that your information will be linked to your dogs microchip. your name, phone numbers, emergency contacts and other vital information in the database. When your dog is found, they can then immediately send you text messages, emails and begin contacting all the phone numbers on your pet’s record to reunite you as quickly as possible. 

WORMING

Our puppies receive regular preventative deworming to avoid any parasitic issues. This ensures your puppy comes with a settled stomach and no dormant issues that will surprise you just after your puppy gets home. We worm them regularly from 2-8 weeks before they go home. Once you take your puppy home, we recommend you take a stool sample to your veterinarian on your first visit. Do not be surprised if they still signs of  parasites. Your veterinarian can advise you on a recommended program for future deworming of your puppy.

FEEDING

Your puppy is currently being fed Purina Pro Large Breed Chicken and Rice formula. We are extremely happy with how our puppies and dogs are developing on the Pro Plan Products. I recommend that you continue to feed Purina Pro Plan recipes for the life of your puppy. If your puppy does not agree with the chicken and rice formula there are also the Lamb and Salmon and both are perfectly fine. As your dog matures and the energy level decreases you may have to switch to a formula that is lower in protein and fat.  I suggest using Purina Pro Sport Performance.  The most important thing is that Goldens should be fed WSAVA compliant foods because of the incidence of Diet-Associated Dilated Cardiomyopathy in the golden retrievers. We are opposed to feeding boutique or grain free foods! The grain free foods that are high in peas and legumes have contributed to Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCH) .  For more information on Diet induced Cardiomyopathy please read the article, Diet-Associated Heart Disease in Golden Retrievers by the GRCA.

Another important article to read is in regards to overweight pets, it is crucial to keep your dog at a healthy weight for their overall health. You can find more information here.