The Golden Life
Melbourne, VIC
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Hi, I'm Jay N.
Creating little golden bundles of joy - from our family to yours. Gentle temperaments. Outstanding health. We are a small, family focused breeder - based on 5 acres, in the beautiful Yarra Valley. We breed goldens with exceptional personality traits for family companionship, who also excel in type and health. …
Newborn & Planned Litters
Vet Approved Criteria
Member since Mar 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
We raise our puppies using Puppy Culture socialisation principles. Our puppies are enriched with a range of sensory play activities including getting to see and meet other animals and a range of adults and children. Our puppies are raised in a busy family home with two young children, two cats, two horses and two…
Health
Our puppies will all have had their first vaccination, microchip, and are wormed every 2 weeks before coming home with you. They will also have had their first flea preventative. All our puppies will have passed their health check at the vet before coming home with you and we provide a specific health guarantee…
Home environment
Our puppies are born and raised in our family home. Our dogs are our family members and all live and sleep in the house with us. Our puppies are raised on our 5 acre property, with plenty of room to explore, and play. Our puppies are born indoors but also have access to outdoor play and activities. We provide a…
Included with our puppies
Our puppies come with: Health guarantee Puppy raising guide DNA results of parents Certificate of vet check Relevant health records Breed specific care guide Suggested shopping list ANKC registration certificate Starter food pack Toy Blanket with mothers scent Treats Accessories Grooming products Toilet training…
Health Tests
Core Tests(3/3)
The Golden Life 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
The Golden Life 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
Getting your puppy home
The Golden Life supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.
Badges of Recognition
About the Breeder
Credentials
State registration
RB275940
Association
Dogs Victoria (ANKC)
Association number
3100068226
Prefix
BluegumsTGL
Breeding since
2025
Applying for a puppy
The Golden Life accepts payments on RightPaw. What's this?
A$4,000 - A$5,000