Our Adult Golden Retrievers
Meet Our Golden Retrievers
Our adult Golden Retrievers are the foundation of our program here at Thrasher Family Puppies.
Each dog is carefully selected and raised with a focus on health, temperament, and overall quality. They are part of our daily life and play an important role in producing well-balanced puppies for families.
Health Testing & Standards
We are committed to responsible breeding and long-term health.
All of our adult Golden Retrievers are tested for:
- OFA hips
- OFA elbows
- OFA heart
- Embark genetic screening
These evaluations help us make informed breeding decisions and give our puppies the best possible start.
Why Health Testing Matters
Health testing is one of the most important parts of responsible breeding. It helps us make informed decisions and gives families peace of mind when bringing home a puppy.
Golden Retrievers can be prone to certain inherited health conditions, especially related to hips, elbows, heart health, and genetic disorders. By testing our adult dogs, we work to reduce the risk of passing on preventable issues.
- We are screening for known genetic conditions
- We are prioritizing long-term health over appearance alone
- We are making thoughtful, responsible breeding decisions
While no breeder can guarantee a perfectly healthy dog for life, health testing significantly improves the chances of producing strong, healthy puppies with fewer inherited risks.
Our goal is simple—to give every puppy the best possible start so they can live a long, happy life as part of your family.Health testing results are available upon request for full transparency.
Our Male Golden Retriever
Ron
Age: 3 years
Weight: 80 pounds
Color: Dark red
AKC Registered: Yes
Health Testing:
OFA certified (hips, elbows, heart) and Embark DNA tested
Personality:
Ron loves people and has a very playful personality. He’s outgoing, social, and enjoys being part of whatever is going on around him.
Our Female Golden Retriever
Harper
Age: Almost 2 years
Weight: 60 pounds
Color: Red
AKC Registered: Yes
Health Testing:
OFA preliminaries (hips, elbows, and heart) and Embark DNA tested
Personality:
Harper is very loving and outgoing. She has never met a stranger and is always happy to be around people.
Hadley
Age: 2 years
Weight: 61 pounds
Color: Dark red
AKC Registered: Yes
Health Testing:
OFA preliminaries (hips, elbows, and heart) and Embark DNA tested
Personality:
Hadley is playful and loves people. She can be a little timid and submissive at times, giving her a gentle and easygoing personality.
Why Our Adult Dogs Matter
The quality of a breeding program starts with the adult dogs.
We focus on:
- Stable, family-friendly temperaments
- Strong health backgrounds
- Breed-appropriate structure and traits
This allows us to raise puppies that are better prepared for life in a home environment.
Why Our Adult Dogs Matter
Can I meet the parent dogs?
In many cases, yes. Reach out and we can talk through what’s possible based on timing and availability.
Do you breed all of your dogs?
We carefully plan each litter and do not breed every dog at all times. Each pairing is intentional.
Interested in a Puppy?
If you’re interested in a Golden Retriever puppy from our program, the best next step is to reach out.
I’m happy to answer questions, talk through upcoming litters, and help you decide if one of my puppies is the right fit for your family.