2025 Puppy Process, Pricing & Inclusions

We are grateful you found us on your puppy journey.

With much thought and intention, our process has been updated for 2025. As we continue to enhance our breeding program, we have made minor adjustments based on what we’ve learned about breeding dogs and the preferences of adoptive families. Feedback from our past families has also guided these changes. Our family has experienced firsthand how Mother Nature can be unpredictable, leading us to adjust our process. We hope this new approach reduces disappointment for families when plans change beyond our control. Our updated method for adopting one of our puppies is outlined below.

Step 1: The first step to adopting a Golden Acres puppy is to fill out the puppy adoption form at the bottom of this page.

Step 2: Once we have reviewed your application and are comfortable placing one of our puppies in your home, we will request the submission of a nonrefundable $500 deposit via Venmo. Deposits are transferable once but nonrefundable, as we plan breeding’s based on committed families. The $500 deposit will place you on a general list for a puppy (by gender, as requested), not for a specific mother/father pairing. The general list is divided into “female,” “male,” and “either gender” groups. You may indicate a preference for a specific mother and preferred timing for bringing a puppy home, although this cannot be guaranteed. We will certainly do our best to accommodate your requests.

Step 3: Within 1–2 days of a litter being born, all families on the general list will be contacted via email and text with a “Puppy Birth Announcement” update. Families are notified in the order in which deposits were received. The update will outline which mother had puppies, the father’s details, your place in line for your chosen gender, and the expected date for going home.

Step 4: When you receive the “Puppy Birth Announcement,” you’ll have 24 hours to let us know if you wish to proceed with that specific puppy. If you choose to pass, you will remain on the general list and keep your position in line with the general list. If we don’t hear from you within 24 hours, we will assume you wish to pass on the provided opportunity.

Step 5: Once you confirm that you’d like to proceed with adopting the available puppy, you will be added to our master list for that litter. You’ll then receive regular updates on the puppies, their growth, photos, and other information specific to planning for your new companion before the most exciting “gotcha” day!

Pricing and Inclusions

The total investment for a 2025 puppy is $3300.

Over the years, our family has continually invested in our breeding program to provide the healthiest puppies possible. With these improvements, we have adjusted the cost of our puppies to reflect the quality, intention, and best practices embedded in our program. Additionally, our tax accountant has informed us of the legal requirement to include sales tax. Tax requirements set by the State of MN within Todd County will be discussed when we review the final investment.

Families will receive an invoice five weeks before the puppies go home. This invoice will include a pricing breakdown, the final balance, and accepted payment methods. The non-refundable $500 Venmo deposit will be applied toward the total cost of your puppy.

Included in the cost

• Limited registration with the AKC

• Official Litter Certificate

• Microchipping

• Genetic and OFA certifications of the Dam and Sire

• Going home gift including Life’s Abundance Puppy Food, starter collar, blanket with mother’s scent, and some of our favorite things

• Two vet checks, first vaccine(s), and three rounds of deworming

• Veterinarian verification and vaccination record

• Health Guarantee

• Phone support if needed after going home for a lifetime

Puppy Selection

Puppy selection will be scheduled on the day they go home. We receive clearances from the veterinarian to send puppies home based on their health and development after birth. Each family will have a scheduled time on the going-home day to pick out their puppy, following the order on the master list. If families cannot attend on the selected day and time, which is communicated a few days after the puppies are born, they forfeit their place in line and are moved to the bottom of the pick list for that specific litter.

Families will have 45 minutes to select their puppy and 15 minutes to review paperwork and address any questions. We typically hold going-home day on a Saturday, and this date will be communicated within a few days after the puppies’ arrival to allow for planning. We appreciate your understanding of our structured process. This approach has worked well, allowing for an enjoyable, organized, and smooth experience while respecting everyone’s time.

Our Commitment

At Golden Acres, our core mission is to serve others wherever there is a need. Raising puppies has been a gift that has blessed our family, and we believe strongly in sharing this blessing. We are committed to donating 10% of each puppy sale to causes that support children.