Intheblind - Golden Retrievers

LocationMelbourne, VIC

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Hi, I'm James M.

Field golden retrievers are highly intelligent golden retrievers that make the most wonderful family pets and companions. They are loyal and affectionate with people, along with being easy to train. They make wonderful house pets and family companions. Field goldens are trustworthy dogs with kids and other pets. …

Puppies available

Newborn & Planned Litters

Vet Approved Criteria

Member since Aug 2026

RightPaw Responsible Breeder Badge

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

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Behaviour and socialisation

Neo-natal stimulation Noise and environmental stimulation

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Health

All parents have hips scores under breed average. Sire has 1/1 hips dam 3/5 hips Both parents 0/0 elbows. Eye and heart clearances

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Included with our puppies

ANKC limited registry papers. On-going breeder support.

Health Tests

Core Tests(3/3)

Intheblind - Golden Retrievers conducts 3 out of 3 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Golden Retriever.

Elbow Dysplasia

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These breeders have had x-rays taken on their breeding dogs to assess the quality of their elbow…

Elbow Dysplasia

Eye Certificate

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An eye certificate means the breeder has had their breeding dogs examined by a veterinary…

Eye Certificate

Hip Dysplasia

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These breeders have had x-rays taken on their breeding dogs to assess their ‘hip score’. Dogs with…

Hip Dysplasia

Additional Tests

Intheblind - Golden Retrievers conducts 1 additional tests available for the Golden Retriever.

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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.

Australia States

Transportation options

Australia States

Intheblind - Golden Retrievers will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:

All states (QLD, NSW, VIC, SA, WA, NT, ACT & TAS)

Our payment process

1. Complete RightPaw application form. 2. Phone/Video call to meet one another and the pups 3. Pay deposit to secure your puppy 4. Balance to be paid prior to pick up/ collecting your pup!

Getting your puppy home

Intheblind - Golden Retrievers supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.

In person puppy pick up
Meet the breeder in person for puppy pick ups
Domestic air travel by plane
Supportive of domestic air transport by plane

Badges of Recognition

RightPaw Verified Badge

About the Breeder

A little about us

I am a dedicated ANKC breeder of field / working line golden retrievers. All of my goldens are from imported lines. I am a Dogs Victoria member and have imported significant amounts of genetics from overseas from some very highly regarded working / hunting goldens.

Why we got involved in breeding

I purchased my first field golden in 2008 whilst living in the USA. I imported her to Australia in 2010. I just adored my goldens temperament. She had was incredibly intelligent, playful, and mischievous and a couch potato inside. I wanted another one like her and imported more genetics from overseas to ensure I…

Our special touch

I provide lifelong support and have a wealth of knowledge on breeding dogs. I have very high standards for the dogs I breed. I provide a wealth of wisdom having goldens for nearly 20 years.

Credentials

State registration

MB312739

Prefix

Intheblind

Breeding since

2015

Applying for a puppy

Apply for a puppy by answering a few questions so James can get to know you.
A$5,500
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A$5,500