Frequently Asked Questions - Golden Retriever Puppies

Yes and no. We currently don’t offer shipping using third parties We have found that there are too many factors out of our control that could put the puppy at risk during transport. However, we do offer our own personal delivery to the lower 48 states for an additional fee. We will give you a custom quote for the cost. This, of course, depends on where the puppy is going and the travel time needed.

We live out in the country in a big blue Farmhouse outside of Niantic, IL. Our dogs have 2.5 acres to run around and play and thrive with the other animals we have on our farm. All our dogs live inside with us and have access to the outdoors for running and playing.

We absolutely welcome visitors to our home, but we are careful to not let outside bacteria around our puppies until after they have received their first set of vaccinations at around 6 weeks. Please let us know if you would like to schedule a visit and we will do our best to accomodate your schedule and ours.

Our Puppies start at $2000. We base our prices on the Sire/Dam pedigrees and genetics. The price includes the guarantee, limited AKC registration, first round of vaccinations, parasitic protocol, ENS, and our Puppy Socialization. Any delivery fees would be additional, please contact us for a delivery quote. To see our available puppies and upcoming litters please click here

Yes, we have a 1 year guarantee on genetic disorders. 

• AKC registerable puppy as a companion
• Dewormed at Weeks 2, 4, 6 and 8 right before going home.
• All age-appropriate vaccinations given
• 30 days of Pet insurance provided by Trupanion ( Must be activated within 24 hours of going home)
• Puppy blanket that smells like mom 
• Healthy vet exam and cleared by our vet before going home.
• 1 yr. Genetic Guarantee
• Started on Purina Pro Plan Puppy Chicken and Rice Formula
• Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS)
• Puppy Socialization program
• Lifetime commitment, we are here if you need us!
• Introduction to crate, potty, and leash training
• Starter Collar
• Raised in our home around people, animals and household noises
• Lots of love, kisses, and affection from us to begin the human bond.

Here are a few items you may need to get ready to bring your new puppy home! 

Also be sure to  check out our Dog Blog to see reviews of our favorite Golden Retriever Dog Toys

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• Puppy Food: We’re currently feeding Purina Pro Plan Puppy Large Breed Chicken and Rice or Salmon Formula
• Adult Food: Our dogs receive high intensity play everyday, at least 30 minutes to 2 hours daily; and after trying many different dog foods we have found that Purina Pro Plan Active has kept our dogs healthy and fit with noticeable results. 
• We will start your puppy on Nuvet Vitamins, (We use the K9 Wafers) If you will be keeping your puppy on the vitamins We recommend ordering at least 2 weeks before you pickup so you can make sure they don't miss any days. They seem to do really well on them and love the taste! 
• Food and Water Bowls, we like these bowls
• Paper towels and baby wipes
• Chew Toys or dog bones from the butcher for those teething pups, we never use rawhides or bones that have been heated/fried/baked as these can cause sharp splinters which can cut your dogs mouth or cause choking (example would be think of how easily a fried chicken bone snaps apart and is sharp)
• The best overall ball for retrievers we have found is this medium sized squeaker ball. It has a sleek slippery feel so your dog can't sink their teeth into it to destroy it, thus making its durability very high. It has the perfect size and weight, is waterproof, can float, is mint infused, squeaks, is made in the USA, BPA free, and comes in many different colors; we prefer the blue, orange, or pink since these colors are easy to spot in the grass for both dogs and humans. 
• Moisturizing Puppy Shampoo and Conditioner
• Small puppy brush, we love these brushes that collect the hair for you and features a button you press that removes the hair from the brush, wow!
• A Crate. Be sure to get the divider so the crate can grow with your puppy. If you get a crate that is too large they will make it a condo (poop in one end and sleep in the other)
• A Leash and Collar. We will send your puppy home with a basic starter leash and collar, however they will quickly outgrow these so it's a good idea to purchase a new set for your puppy. We recommend at least a 12″-16″ expandable collar. You will need a light weight 6′ nylon leash until the puppy gets bigger. Its important to start leash training early. We do not use retractable leashes for your puppy’s safety! It's important to have a leash that has no stretch or expandability to it, this will ensure maximum control of your dog, retractable leashes are also prone to breaking.
• For cleaning up animal messes we use Top Performance Fresh Scent-256 Cleaner. This is the most effective product at eliminating urine and animal smells that we know of; 1 gallon of this product makes a whopping 256 gallons of cleaner when mixed with water, making it extremely cost effective. Be sure to have an empty spray bottle on hand, or you can purchase the same kind we recommend: Zep Professional Sprayer 
• We use this shampoo for its gentleness, effective cleaning, and silky smooth results! In-between baths or when we groom our dogs we also like to use this deodorizing spray which is from the same brand as the shampoo above.
• If you want to save on grooming cost of your Golden and if you have the room. Consider getting a dog bath and a high speed dog drier.  Here at SPFG we use both all the time and love them!  

Please feel free to reach out to us, we would be happy to answer any additional questions you may have.