
Parent Dogs
Meet our proud AKC registered parent dogs! Every one of our adult Golden Retrievers is a valued member of the Gilfillan family. They enjoy the run of the farm, plenty of fresh air, and are given the best care possible. Below, you can meet our parent dogs, and get to know more about their lineage, temperament, and health information. Embrace the joy of welcoming an energetic, healthy, and vibrant farm-raised Vermont Golden Retriever puppy from our loving abode.
Every single puppy under our care is showered with attention and love, nurtured within the cozy confines of our home. Our puppies, bursting with energy and brimming with sociability, undergo their initial veterinary 'well puppy' appointment, ensuring their health is paramount. With all essential vaccinations and de-worming processes administered at 4, 6, and 8 weeks, our fur babies, adorned with velvety soft fur, are ready to win your hearts.
Carrying forward our 15-year legacy of breeding Golden Retrievers in Lake Tahoe, California, we've been delicately crafting our lineage of Golden puppies in Vermont for the past five years. Our current resident pair includes a male English Cream Golden Retriever (ECGR) and an American female blonde Golden Retriever, producing beautiful golden offspring, raised in the loving environment of our home. The parents are OFA certified, ensuring genetic health.
The dam, a gorgeous blonde Golden from Southern Vermont, and the sire, a majestic white English Cream Golden from Vermont, together, give birth to a captivating litter of light to white golden puppies with soft hair highlights. Now available for viewing and selection, these puppies will be ready to join their forever homes on October 29. 2025. To accommodate convenience, virtual viewings via Facetime are also available.
Prospective parents can inspect and select puppies from October 8-12, with their new family members ready to depart for their new homes on October 29th. Secure your desired puppy with a $200 non-refundable deposit (cash, check, or Venmo), guaranteeing your selection. In case the transaction doesn't reach completion, the deposit can be transferred towards a future litter.
Complete the application to join the prospective parents list, with selection following the order of the list. The remainder of the purchase price is due upon pickup, with your puppy ready to embark on their new journey.
As devoted breeders recognized by AKC, we uphold the principles of dedication and responsibility. We urge all future puppy owners to diligently research and prepare with pertinent questions for the breeder. Ensure you're not just choosing the right breed, but also sourcing it from a responsible breeder.
Meet Our Sire, Powder Chowder
Powder Chowder is our handsome English Crème Golden Retriever, born December 30, 2019, in Bristol, Vermont. He carries the classic beauty of his breed with a thick, soft white coat and a full, feathered tail that makes him truly striking. Raised on our 28-acre Vermont farm in the Northeast Kingdom, he enjoys the best of country life—running through open meadows, exploring wooded trails, and swimming in our peaceful pond, which is one of his favorite pastimes. Beyond his beauty, Powder Chowder is known for his calm, affectionate temperament. His gentle nature reflects the qualities of a true companion, making him not only a wonderful sire but also a beloved member of our family.
Meet Our Sweet Dam, Zooey
Zooey is our beautiful blonde Golden Retriever, with a soft, creamy coat and a gentle, loving personality. She was raised right here on our 28-acre Vermont farm, where she enjoys the freedom of open fields, shady woods, and plenty of family time. Zooey is a devoted mother, giving her puppies the best start in life with patient care and tender affection. Playful yet calm, she loves exploring the farm, splashing in the pond, and resting at our side when the day winds down. She gets along wonderfully with Chowder and our cats, showing the friendly, easygoing temperament that Goldens are so well known for. With her sweet nature and country upbringing, Zooey passes along both beauty and kindness to every one of her puppies—making them perfect companions for loving families.

