Our Process

How We Raise Our Puppies.

Bringing an Christie's Golden Retriever into your family is a careful, transparent process. We walk alongside you from the initial application to long after your puppy comes home.

01
Initial Step

Application & Review

Our process begins with a detailed application to ensure our puppies are placed in environments where they will thrive. We look for families committed to the physical and emotional well-being of a Golden Retriever.

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02
Before Birth

Reservation & Waitlist

Once approved, a non-refundable reservation fee secures your position on our master waitlist. We will notify you when a pregnancy is confirmed and again when the puppies are born.

03
Weeks 1-7

Puppy Development

For the first 8 weeks, puppies are raised in our home using Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) and Puppy Culture protocols. You will receive weekly updates, photos, and videos of their progress.

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Week 7

Temperament Testing & Allocation

At 7 weeks, puppies undergo formal temperament testing. Based on these results and your application profile, we expertly match you with the puppy whose personality best fits your family dynamic.

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Week 8

Gotcha Day

At 8 weeks old, your puppy is ready to go home. They will have had their first vaccinations, a thorough vet exam, and a microchip. We provide a comprehensive starter kit and lifelong breeder support.

Lifelong Commitment

Our relationship doesn't end on Gotcha Day. We offer lifetime support and a strict return contract. Our dogs always have a home with us if unforeseen circumstances arise.

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