MCGOLDENS
City of Greater Geelong, VIC
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Hi, I'm Christine M.
MCGOLDENS is a small family run breeding program, I have 3 breeding girls at the moment but wanting to expand in the future. Been breeding Goldies for 8 yrs and absolutely love it. To watch how they grow and bond with their new family’s is so rewarding. Who wouldn’t want some Goldie love. I’m breeding Goldie’s for…
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- Breeding & Welfare
- Health Practices
- Home Environment
- Documentation
- Feeding
- Physical Condition
Our Breeding Practices
Behaviour and socialisation
We raise our puppies using Puppy Culture socialisation principles. Our puppies are enriched with a range of sensory play activities. Our puppies get to see and meet other animals. Our puppies get to meet a range of adults and children. Our puppies are exposed to a range of household noises and outdoor noises to…
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 coming home with you. Any health or behaviour concerns will be explained to you in writing. We provide a specific health…
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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. Our puppies are exposed to a busy family life with many noises, children and visitors. Puppies are raised in doors…
Included with our puppies
Our puppies come with: Health guarantee Puppy training information Certificate of vet check Relevant health records Blackhawk puppy pack Toy Treats Lifetime support for all our puppy families 6 weeks pet insurance
Health Tests
Core Tests(3/3)
MCGOLDENS 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…
Additional Tests
MCGOLDENS conducts 9 additional tests available for the Golden Retriever.
Reviews (2 verified buyers)
100% puppy buyers recommended
Madelene T recommends MCGOLDENS
QLD,13 Aug 2026Verified BuyerChristine was amazing and helped us through the process. Our little girl settled in right away and is loving life 🤍
Karan W recommends MCGOLDENS
VIC,13 Aug 2026Verified BuyerThe entire process was handled very professionally, and I felt well supported throughout. The breeder was very knowledgeable, caring, and transparent. They provided clear guidance, answered all my questions patiently…
Transportation options
MCGOLDENS 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
Complete application $500 non refundable deposit 6 weeks old, Meet and pick puppy 8 weeks, come pick up your new fur member and pay remainder 4 days prior too pick up or cash on pick up please
Getting your puppy home
MCGOLDENS 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
Ground transport service
Supportive of on-the-road pet transport by car or van
Domestic air travel by plane
Supportive of domestic air transport by plane
Badges of Recognition
About the Breeder
Christine M
Mcgoldens Retrievers
Member since Apr 2025
Credentials
State registration
RB224950
Association
Dogs Victoria (ANKC)
Association number
3100069431
Prefix
MCGOLDENS
Breeding since
2019
Clubs / associations
- Golden Retriever Club Of Victoria Inc