Grathancar Goldens
Melbourne, VIC
Newborn litter
Hi, I'm Jennie J.
We are a small family breeder in Melbourne's western suburbs. We have four beautiful girls, Goldstreem Flora (Flora), Goldstreem Supernova (Nova), Almerrick Lavendar Blu (Selene) and Grathancar Junebug (Juno). They have grown up in the family home, attend dog obedience classes and are loved members of our family. Our…
Newborn & Planned Litters
Vet Approved Criteria
Member since Apr 2026
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 raised with purpose – Enrichment for Confident, Resilient Puppies We put immense care into raising puppies who are well-balanced, adaptable and ready for busy family homes. From birth, our puppies participate in a comprehensive enrichment program, including: • Early socialisation with children and…
Health
Our dogs are all temperament assessed, DNA and health tested with low hip and elbow scores, clear eyes and hearts. Puppies are wormed regularly and vaccinated and health checked at 6 weeks old.
Home environment
Our puppies start off in a quiet room in our home then move to the main living space in our house so that they can interact with all of the household activities as they happen. Our puppies live as members of our household, sleep indoors and have access to an outdoor run with enrichment activities They spend lots of…
Included with our puppies
Our puppies come with: Health guarantee Puppy training information Puppy raising guide DNA results of parents DNA results for puppy Certificate of vet check - puppy Relevant health records for both parents Starter food pack Toys Blanket with mothers scent Chews by Charli treats Accessories Four weeks of puppy…
Health Tests
Core Tests(3/3)
Grathancar Goldens conducts 3 out of 3 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Golden Retriever.
Elbow Dysplasia
Physical Test
These breeders have had x-rays taken on their breeding dogs to assess the quality of their elbow…
Eye Certificate
Physical Test
An eye certificate means the breeder has had their breeding dogs examined by a veterinary…
Hip Dysplasia
Physical Test
These breeders have had x-rays taken on their breeding dogs to assess their ‘hip score’. Dogs with…
Additional Tests
Grathancar Goldens conducts 1 additional tests available for the Golden Retriever.
- Physical Test
A heart certificate indicates that a breeding dog has been screened for heart disease such as DCM or MMVD. Auscultation alone is only accepted as a screening method if performed by a veterinary cardiologist or a GP vet certifying an OFA Basic Cardiac Screen. Echocardiography is an accepted screening method via GP or cardiologist.
Transportation options
Grathancar Goldens will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:
Our payment process
1. Complete RightPaw application 2. Have a chat on the phone 3. Secure puppy with $200 refundable deposit upon meeting them 4. Pay balance prior to or at pickup
Getting your puppy home
Grathancar Goldens supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.
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About the Breeder
A little about us
We are a small ANKC-registered breeder located in Melbourne’s western suburbs, focused on raising well-rounded Golden Retrievers suited to family life, therapy and support work, and active companion homes. Our dogs are first and foremost beloved family members who are raised in the home and integrated into everyday…
Why we got involved in breeding
My love of dogs started long before breeding ever did. Growing up as a farm girl, animals were simply part of life, and I was raised believing that good dogs are shaped through time, patience, training, and genuine connection with their people. I have spent many years involved in dog ownership, training, obedience,…
Our special touch
What makes our puppies special is the amount of intentional time, enrichment, and real-life experience they receive from the very beginning. As a small home-based breeder, our puppies are not raised in kennels — they are raised in the middle of family life. From their earliest weeks they are exposed to household…
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State registration
RB220916
Association
Dogs Victoria (ANKC)
Association number
3100062228
Prefix
Grathancar
Breeding since
2022
- Golden Retriever Club Of Victoria Inc
A$5,000