Active Paws Golden Retrievers
Singleton, NSW
Newborn litter
Hi, I'm Christine S.
Active Paws is based in the Hunter Valley, NSW, breeding for quality, soundness and temperament. With over 20 years of breeding experience, there is always something new to learn. We take great pride in our much-loved Goldens, ensuring that all our dogs have completed and cleared their hip/elbow, eye and DNA testing…
1 puppy available
Newborn & Planned Litters
Vet Approved Criteria
Member since Jul 2025
Every breeder on RightPaw has agreed to our vet-approved RightPaw Code of Ethics, and passed an interview from one of our team.
- Breeding & Welfare
- Health Practices
- Home Environment
- Documentation
- Feeding
- Physical Condition
Our Breeding Practices
Behaviour and socialisation
Our puppies are exposed to a range of household noises and outdoor noises to build their confidence. We have a toilet training program so your puppy will be easier to toilet train once they come home with you. We begin to crate train our puppies so their transition to sleeping in their new homes will be as smooth as…
Health
Our puppies will all have had their first vaccination, microchip, and are wormed every 2 weeks before coming home with you. All our puppies will have passed their health check at the vet before leaving us. Any health or behaviour concerns will be explained to you in writing. We are proud of the high-quality diet we…
Home environment
Our puppies are born and raised in our family home. Our dogs live in a weather protected, temperature controlled area. Our puppies are born indoors but also have access to outdoor play and activities.
Included with our puppies
Our puppies come with: Puppy training information Puppy raising guide Certificate of vet check Breed specific care guide Suggested shopping list Starter food pack Toy Blanket with mothers scent Treats Lifetime support for all our puppy families
Health Tests
Core Tests(0/3)
Active Paws Golden Retrievers conducts 0 out of 3 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Golden Retriever.
Additional Tests
Active Paws Golden Retrievers conducts 8 additional tests available for the Golden Retriever.
Genetic TestCongenital eye malformations in Golden Retrievers result from a mutation of the SIX6 gene. These malformations can present as a range of different eye conditions, ranging from poor vision to blindness in one or both eyes. There is a DNA test available to identify whether a breeding dog is carrying the affected gene.
- Genetic Test
Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB) is a congenital skin disease that causes fragile skin, blisters, ulceration, and skin scarring. There is a DNA test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this condition.
- Genetic Test
This is a disease affecting the spinal cord of older dogs, initially causing wobbliness and eventually hindlimb paralysis. It can affect a wide range of breeds. There is now a DNA test that can indicated if a breeding dog is carrying this disease.
- Genetic Test
This is a serious genetic skin disease that causes flaky dry skin and footpad problems. It can occur in many breeds but is fairly common in Golden Retrievers. There is a DNA test to identify whether a breeding dog is carrying this disease and could pass it on to their puppies.
- Genetic Test
Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (NCL) is a neurodegenerative disorder found in many breeds of dog. 7 varieties have been identified so far, affecting different breeds. There are DNA tests for each type, to identify whether a breeding dog might be carrying this condition.
- Genetic Test
Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), also known as ‘brittle bone disease’, is an inherited disease in both humans and animals, causing bone fragility and fracturing. As it is a genetic disease, breeding parents can be tested to ensure it is not passed onto their puppies.
- Genetic Test
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) in dogs is a type of genetic eye disease causing deterioration of the retina and eventually, blindness. There are a variety of sub-types of PRA, which can occur in various breeds. There are various DNA tests available to identify whether a breeding dog is carrying this condition.
- Genetic Test
Skeletal Dysplasia is an inherited form of dwarfism which causes the leg bones to grow much shorter than is proportional for the body. Affected legs will be short and slightly bowed outwards. Often the forelimbs are more affected than the hindlimbs, which can make the condition more difficult to spot in subtle cases. There is a DNA test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this condition.
Transportation options
Active Paws Golden Retrievers will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:
Our payment process
TO SECURE A PUPPY FROM US CALL,FACETIME OR MESSAGE FOR A CHAT TO ENSURE SUITABILITY WE ENCOUGE VISITS TO MEET PUPPY WHERE POSSIBLE PLACE A HOLDING DEPOSIT TO SECURE YOUR PUPPY BALANCE OF PAYMENT TO BE RECEIVED IN FULL PRIOR TO PUPPY LEAVING AT THE AGE OF 8WEEKS
Getting your puppy home
Active Paws Golden Retrievers supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.
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About the Breeder
Credentials
State registration
B001086311 /ANKC 2100049167
Association
Dogs NSW (ANKC)
Association number
2100049167
Prefix
ACTIVE PAWS
Breeding since
30 years
- Golden Retriever Club of NSW Inc
A$3,500