Breeders directory
Buying a Golden Retriever is a lifelong commitment and not an impulse decision. Have patience the average wait time for a golden retriever puppy is about 12 – 18 months.
The GRCWA is unable to comment on breeders, either positively or negatively and we encourage you do your homework and gain as much knowledge of the breed as you can before making a decision. Read through our Puppies Page so you know what responsible Australian National kennel Council (ANKC) breeders do. The worst place to get a puppy is a pet shop and irresponsible non-ANKC registered backyard breeders. Buying from a pet shop or a non-ANKC breeder perpetuates the inhumane practices of puppy mills as well as pet overpopulation and is detrimental to the health and welfare of the Golden Retriever.
Below is a list of ANKC breeders who are members of the GRCWA. The fact that these breeders are listed here is by no means a recommendation by the GRCWA for any of the breeders or their line of dogs. Any person considering purchasing dogs or puppies from these breeders should make their own enquiries and form their own opinions. These breeders have passed an education course, have signed and acknowledged the clubs Code of Ethics, they uphold these Code of Ethics and follow all health and other recommended breeding practices. A good breeder has more than ANKC registration. A conscientious breeder will be able to provide evidence of health testing if the parents of the puppies along with the ANKC pedigree papers. The best source of a healthy, well-socialised puppy is a conscientious ANKC breeder with a long-term commitment to the breed and a reputation to uphold.
Any member of the GRCWA that wishes to be added to the breeder’s directory please Contact Us
Download the club’s “Responsible Dog Breeders Checklist” print one for every breeder you talk to. Printing out a checklist for each breeder enables you to keep a detailed record of each breeder as things tend to mix together after talking to a few different breeders.
To check if a breeder is a registered ANKC breeder, use the ANKC Registered Breeder Check
Breeders Directory
The club does not endorse any individual breeder and accepts no liability in respect of this. GRCWA takes no responsibility whatsoever for any puppies/dogs that you may acquire through our breeder's directory. GRCWA is not responsible for any breeder’s sale practices and sales contracts, nor will GRCWA be involved in any manner in contract disputes between puppy buyers and breeders. Availability of puppies and conditions of sale are at the sole discretion of the individual breeder.
Responsible Breeding
Responsible dog breeders work hard to produce healthy, socialised puppies, interview potential buyers, health test the parents and remain resources for buyers for the lives of those dogs. Learn what to look for when searching for your next golden retriever puppy.