Mattiaci: Golden Retriever puppies
Shown above: Abra. Our late, great, Champion Quillmark Tear Up The Tundra CD with her babies.
** 6 & 4 month old male puppies in training available for sale.
** January 2010 born, females available. Available to their new homes in mid - March.
Shown Right: Owner Angie with Mattiaci Le Rouge AKA "Lily"(CA)
Please read our all of our puppy information below before inquiring about our puppies. Our puppies are available only to homes seeking an indoor family dog who will not be just a dog, but a family member -- whether they are show dogs or pets. We do NOT sell to third parties, brokers, or pet stores -- nor does any other reputable breeder we know. When inquiring by phone or e-mail, it is helpful if you briefly describe your past dog ownership history, dogs you currently have, what kind of a home you have for dogs, and exactly what you are seeking in a puppy. If your dog will be spending a large part of his or her time away from people; primarily housed in a kennel, garage, or crate, i.e., not an in-home environment, or know that you will not be a permanent lifetime home for this puppy or dog: thank you for your interest, however, we do not have a dog or puppy for you. I started showing golden retrievers in 1987, more of which can be read at our About Us page. Our golden retrievers are listed on Our Goldens page.
We primarily compete with our goldens in AKC venues, mainly conformation to their AKC championships.I began showing goldens in obedience trials in 1987. Goldens originated in Scotland in the 1800's to retriever upland game birds. We stricly adhere to the AKC standard for golden retrievers of size to perform their origional purpose, with females being 55-65 pounds and males being 65-75 pounds. The majority of dogs in every generation of our dogs are titled in Confomation, Obedience, Field, Hunt Tests, and also have awards of Outstanding Sire or Dam for producing titled offspring. We may keep one or two puppies for showing, and most of our puppies go to "just pet homes" where they are spayed & neutered, and loved members of the family. We only breed golden retrievers for ourselves, and those who want more than a "just a dog" -- whatever their ultimate endeavor may be.
Shown Left: 5 week old puppies from the Han-Grey litter born 10/17/09. * Trained puppy from this litter available on
our Older Trained Puppy Page.
Pet quality puppies at 8 weeks of age are sold on a spay/neuter contract and AKC limited registration are $1,250. Dogs with AKC limited registration can compete in any AKC event and junior showmanship events except conformation events -- which are for breeding stock. Show quality puppies going to homes to be shown at AKC shows in conformation at 8 weeks of age are are $2,250 with other terms. *We only sell show/breeding quality dogs to homes that compete in events with their dogs, in some venue. "Paying more later" to breed your pet quality dog, that has not been titled in some AKC venue, and/or does not have the required health clearances for breeding is not an option with us. All puppies leave with age appropriate vaccinations and de-worming.
All of the health clearance information on our dogs,/a> are listed in the top left hand corner of their pages, and on their K9 Data linked pedigree database page listed on their page. They are a result of several generations of consecutive health clearances, to maximize the chances of producing healthy dogs. The health clearances of all of our goldens over the age of 2 years of age. We do not breed dogs with epilepsy, seizures, allergies, hot spots, skin disorders, chronic ear infections, have tested abnormally for thyroid, or are not free from esophageal disorders.
Our puppies are raised only in the house, and only by us. They are well socialized with children, bathed, blow dried, brushed and nails trimmed weekly, and are very well rounded by the time they leave for their new families. They are crate trained, and used to weekly car trips in their crate. The puppies receive several wormings, their first vaccination and are veterinarian examined at 7 weeks of age.
Pet quality puppies at 8 weeks of age are sold on a spay/neuter contract and AKC limited registration are $1,250. Dogs with AKC limited registration can compete in any AKC event and junior showmanship events except conformation events -- which are for breeding stock. Show quality puppies going to homes to be shown at AKC shows in conformation at 8 weeks of age are are $2,250 with other terms. *We only sell show/breeding quality dogs to homes that compete in events with their dogs, in some venue. "Paying more later" to breed your pet quality dog, that has not been titled in some AKC venue, and/or does not have the required health clearances for breeding is not an option with us. All puppies leave with age appropriate vaccinations and de-worming.
All of the health clearance information on our dogs,/a> are listed in the top left hand corner of their pages, and on their K9 Data linked pedigree database page listed on their page. They are a result of several generations of consecutive health clearances, to maximize the chances of producing healthy dogs. The health clearances of all of our goldens over the age of 2 years of age. We do not breed dogs with epilepsy, seizures, allergies, hot spots, skin disorders, chronic ear infections, have tested abnormally for thyroid, or are not free from esophageal disorders.
Our puppies are raised only in the house, and only by us. They are well socialized with children, bathed, blow dried, brushed and nails trimmed weekly, and are very well rounded by the time they leave for their new families. They are crate trained, and used to weekly car trips in their crate. The puppies receive several wormings, their first vaccination and are veterinarian examined at 7 weeks of age.
We do keep pet puppies to grow out and train for those not interested in the young puppy stages of getting up frequently in the night for house training, or those don't have the experience or time right now for young puppy training. Any older puppies we have kept to train are listed on our older puppies or dogs available page.
If you would like to purchase one our of golden retriever puppies, we welcome e-mails or calls. A copy of our sales contract and reservation form can be e-mailed if you are interested in reserving a puppy after corresponding. Many people like to plan months ahead, so some puppies in our litters are reserved before the litter is even born. No home knows exactly which puppy they are getting until AFTER the puppies are graded at 7 weeks of age but we welcome a list of favorites from the photos we frequently e-mail. Show puppies are chosen for homes with show reservations, and the balance of puppies are paired with their families beginning with the 1st reservation down to the last with their needs and preferences in mind. The owners choose from a puppies we have matched with their preferences of activity level, and other preferences. There are many golden retrievers being bred, yet the availability of well bred goldens with health clearances is limited. Most of our puppies and dogs are safely shipped all over the US.
All puppies and dogs are nontransferable unless they are returned to Mattiaci at any time in the life of the dog. We want to know who has our dogs and where every one of our dogs are. We want our dogs in homes where they will be raised and kept in the best homes for dogs.
We do do not breed for any particular color. Color is the last thing of importance in the realm of important factors that we consider when breeding our dogs. Although most of our dogs are light golden in color, our main focus is health, temperament and longevity. We realize people have color preferences and do our best to accommodate depending on when their reservation was received.
Shown Right, Bentley swimming in his pool in MI.
For those people looking for "White golden retrievers," please visit our parent club website, on "rare or white goldens."
Golden retrievers in any country exist in shades of gold from light to dark, of which white does not exist no matter what false lame marketting scheme they try to lead buyers on to believe. The majority of these breeders do not even do health clearances on their breeding stock, and charge much more for their poorly bred puppies.
Glory, the new model: Glory is by Am/Can CH Dakota's Texas Tornado CGC, NJP, NAP out of Mattiaci Bling Bling'n who has 2 points. Her owners and photgraphers: Ernest LaBelle & Frances Pollak of Jackson Hole, WY.
Shown above: a 5 week old Mattiaci puppy at a socialization party
Both the sire and dam of all puppies bred at Mattiaci have been selected for their sensible temperaments they not only possess, but produce. Stud dogs used in our breeding program are dogs I have not only seen and met in person, but must compliment my bitches on many levels: structurally, generations of health clearances, and the temperament of a willing to please dog that harmoniously lives in our home. By 7 weeks I know the individual personalities, characteristics, and temperaments of each puppy and can match them best to the right family.
Male or Female? Aside from males typically being more affectionate and loving than a female, the biggest difference is size. Females are typically 55-65 pounds and males 65-75 pounds. For more AKC Golden Retriever Breed standard click here: AKC Golden Retriever.
Shown above, a 5 week old Mattiaci puppy being socialized by a friend.
The sire and dam of Mattiaci puppies are OFA or OVC, eyes cleared by a
board certified canine opthalmologist and hearts cleared by a canine
cardiologist. You may view the generations of consecutive OFA hips, and
longevity of dogs in our pedigrees at
"k9Data" the K9Data golden pedigree database.
Many of our dogs and siblings
health information will also be found in the OFA registry database.
How puppies are chosen:Puppies are graded and chosen for their homes at no earlier than 7 weeks of age. I may have one male or female show puppy from the litter going to show homes. The balance of the litter will be placed in pet homes to spayed/neutered reguardless of if they are show or pet quality.
I e-mail pictures daily to the homes who've reserved puppies. By 7 weeks of age they have an idea of their favorite puppies and I let them know of their picks which one would be best suited based on the personality and activity level they are seeking. Puppies are available to leave for their new families beginning no earlier than 7 weeks of age depending on their mode of travel to their new home. Puppies are picked up at Mattiaci, or transported by ground or air.
Click here for puppy shipping information to read about shipping your puppy to you.
I am always available to my puppy buyers for behavioral and training advice. Owners should consult with me on any advice from trainers or veterinarians they do not feel comfortable with. For e-mail and phone contact information visit our Contact Us page.
"Laker" Shown Above: A Han-Gander son at 4 months of age.
"Jacie" Turpin (WA)
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