There are 80 Golden Retriever breeders in California, mostly around Petaluma, Yucaipa and Hemet. The best rated with at least 10 reviews is Goldens For Sale in Hemet (5.0 from 147 reviews). 62 of them have their own website, where most post upcoming litters and prices. If you can travel, 12 more are close by in Nevada and Arizona. The puppies are sold by the breeders themselves: call them or check their website for available puppies and waitlists.
80 breeders in California
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Golden Retriever
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Breeders listed
- 1,162 in the US
Before you call a Golden Retriever breeder
- Health results for both parents. Good Golden Retriever breeders test for hips and elbows, an eye exam by a veterinary ophthalmologist and a heart exam, and show you the paperwork.
- See the mother with the litter, in person or on a live video call, not only photos.
- A real breeder asks you questions about your home and schedule, and often has a waitlist.
- Never wire money or pay with gift cards or crypto before you have seen the puppy. That is how most puppy scams work.
Golden Retriever breeders near cities in California
Questions
How many Golden Retriever breeders are there in California?
We list 80 breeders of Golden Retrievers in California, and 12 more close by in neighboring states.
Which Golden Retriever breeder in California has the most reviews?
Goldens For Sale in Hemet has the most reviews: 147 reviews, rated 5.0 out of 5.
Which is the best rated Golden Retriever breeder in California?
Among breeders with at least 5 reviews, Goldens For Sale in Hemet has the highest rating (5.0 from 147 reviews). Ratings are not a health guarantee: ask for the parents' test results.
Why do some breeders show a warning?
We flag details that do not add up, like a phone number from a distant state on a listing with almost no reviews, or a single five-star review. It is not an accusation. Ask the breeder about it before you pay anything.