AKC
Golden Retrievers

 
 

From our family to you!

 
 
  • AKC Member

Puppies are
here!

Zoe & Odin’s October 2024 litter has arrived and they will be ready to go home
in time for Christmas!

Follow each litter’s journey on our socials!

 

Raised in a home with ❤︎

We aren’t a big breeder! In fact, that is part of our philosophy of breeding. We believe dogs were meant to be companions for people, so we only want to have and raise dogs WITH people! So, no big kennels here! No dogs who are bred and then shipped off when they are done breeding. No dogs living in our garage or shed. Only dogs who are our pets and who live with us (or a guardian family!), in our home, sharing life together!

That is great news for you! Our puppies are born and raised in our house. When they are not sleeping or eating, they are roaming our house or our back yard (with a family member watching them of course!), and learning how to have new experiences, interact with people and other animals, and enjoying this great world!

That also means we raise them like we would want them raised if they were going to be our forever dogs! In addition to all the health screenings that we do prior to breeding to ensure these will be healthy dogs, we try to train your puppy as much as possible, as early as possible.

  • We do ENS (Early Neurological Stimulation) and ESI (Early Scent Introduction) with all our puppies, both of which are shown to increase the lifespan and improve the health of a dog and increase their cognitive awareness (how smart they are!).

  • We trim nails regularly and touch them while eating to train against food aggression. They get regular outings, so they are introduced to many people, noises, car rides, and sounds. We also give them stimulation through many new noises and experiences at our house (they are all used to the vacuum!)

  • We work on “manding” with all puppies and other command training.

  • We begin the process of potty training (many are almost totally trained by go-home time).

  • We give them love and much, much, more!

If you are interested, we are always happy to talk more about our dogs and our goals in breeding and raising great puppies. Contact us any time!

What People Are Saying

  • "Boise Goldens is by far the best!"

    Over the years I’ve worked with several breeders, Boise Goldens is by far the best! Katie and Ryan always made themselves available for questions and even dropping by to visit the puppies. (They even set up a time we could bring our 9 year old dog to meet the litter.) With each visit, Katie would go over how the puppies are growing and how they are progressing with their training- Yes, training! The time this family puts into these puppies is nothing short of amazing. Our sweet boy adjusted so well because of the love and care this family gave him. It’s been a while since we’ve had a puppy in the house, Katie still makes herself available for questions. It’s evident Boise Goldens puts their heart into each dog, they love this breed and care more about the health and welfare of these puppies than making a buck… a rare find in breeders.

    S.R.

  • "The entire process was organized and smooth."

    Our family cannot rave more about our experience adopting our precious and adventurous Huck into our family. Katie helped us from the first moment we inquired about a puppy and their family truly loves and cares for their dogs. The entire process was organized and smooth. Huck had started the potty training process and was already sleeping through the night when he came home to us thanks to Katie's training and organization. Huck is healthy, happy and well socialized. We love you Eagy family! Thank you!

    The Bentley Family

  • "Working with Boise Goldens in selecting and bringing home our sweet puppy was the best experience!"

    Working with Katie and Ryan at Boise Goldens in selecting and bringing home our sweet puppy was the best experience! It was clear in the weeks that followed bringing him home that they had done a lot of work with him that helped make the transition into our family smoother than we had anticipated. We were so thankful that he had been in such a loving, healthy, and playful home the first eight weeks. Their website answered many questions for us being, essentially, first time dog owners and Katie was wonderful about answering any and all questions via email. We definitely recommend Boise Goldens!

    Melissa & Steve

  • "My experience with Boise Golden’s was absolutely wonderful!"

    My experience with Boise Golden’s was absolutely wonderful. When speaking with Katie for the first time in order to acquire more information about their litter, it was clear how much these pups meant to this sweet family. It was so comforting knowing the puppies got an abundance of care, love, socialization, and attention. The family even took the time to send videos/pictures and went above and beyond answering questions and providing any assistance needed. I would recommend anyone and everyone to Boise Golden’s!

    Brooke K.

  • "Boise Golden's was a pleasure to work with!"

    Boise Golden's was a pleasure to work with and they provided us with an excellent addition to our family. Our new puppy is healthy, well socialized, and a joy to have. Boise Golden's was very helpful with all of our questions and helped us with advice and great recommendations.

    Alexandra B.

  • "We could not have wished for a better experience"

    We could not have wished for a better experience with “Sophie”. I’d recommend Boise Goldens to anyone. She had a fantastic base in her training and was very well socialized. Thank you, she’s perfect!

    Anjelina M.

  • "Boise Goldens was so easy and a pleasure to work with!"

    Boise Goldens was so easy and a pleasure to work with! We knew what was happening every step of the way. Our Butters girl is happy, healthy and full of love. Perfect addition to our family!

    Christina D

Boise Goldens Went Viral!

Who would have imagined that eleven puppies staring out of their pen at 6AM in the morning would go viral? Well, maybe just EVERY DOG LOVER EVER! They are so stinking cute!

  • Yes, they really are all standing there on their own.

  • Nope, no one staged it. We wanted to capture what we see each morning.

  • No poop in the pen first thing in the morning (feedings at 6AM, 12PM, and 6PM and lots of play and potty outside before bed!). We are thrilled about this, too!

  • Yes, the little guy in the back—Stanley—is super polite and cute! And yes, the new owners decided to name him Stanley.

  • Yes, those are custom Adrian Pearsall style couches in the background. (Way go to M&M Creative Upholstery!)

12 million+ views so far!

Way to go everybody! You did it! Extra treats tonight! Give us a like and follow us on Facebook or Instagram to get fun updates like this one.

“English” Golden Retrievers?

It is important for any reputable breeder to acknowledge that there is only ONE AKC recognized breed called a Golden Retriever. That is it! All dogs that carry the Golden Retriever name are one breed originating from Scotland. What many people think they are getting when they get an “English Golden Retriever” is 1) a dog with better health, 2) a dog with a calm disposition, 3) a dog with European blood lines, and probably most importantly to many people 4) a dog with a lighter, cream color.

Any reputable Golden Retriever breeder should be doing extensive health testing and purchase breeding dogs with health clearances in mind. Do not buy a dog from a breeder who doesn’t show you their health clearances. While there are some studies that show European lineages have better health clearances, this should be a concern for any breeder and tested regardless of the dog’s origin.

All Golden Retrievers should have a calm demeanor and be easy to train. This can be achieved through careful breeding of any healthy AKC Golden Retriever regardless of where they come from. Additionally, an equally important aspect is how a dog is raised, using the best science to help the dogs thrive and excel in their development.

Sadly, some people have decided the “white” or “cream” color is what is important and have focused only on that aspect of the lineage. A good breeder will NEVER breed solely for color. While it is true that some lineages tend to have a lighter color, what is more important is several of the genetic and temperamental aspects.

All our dogs are completely health cleared to the highest standard. Our dogs are bred with calmness and trainability in mind, and our preference has been for Golden Retrievers on the standard to lighter end of the color range. While many of our dogs have European bloodlines, we care more about health and a successful breeding program than only country of origin.

If you are looking for all the characteristics that people associate with the term “English Golden Retrievers,” you have come to the right place. We are just happy to call them AKC Golden Retrievers!

Meet Our Dogs

  • Zoe

    Zoe is our sweet mama dog, always wanting someone to love and look over. You will usually find her with her head on your lap and paw gently nudging you to pet her. She loves to run and fetch, but has that wonderful English Golden “off-switch” when we are ready to sit and rest a bit!

    Read More About Zoe!

  • Pax

    Pax is our beloved youngest child, and the reason why dog breeding can be very expensive! Hailing from Romania, Pax is a fantastic example of a European Golden Retriever but his hips aren’t good enough for breeding, so he is the fun uncle now to all the puppies who he loves playing with!

    Read More About Pax!

  • Ami

    Ami is our old man: the first English Golden Retriever we purchased and who made us fall in love with the breed. He is gentle, happy, always patient with a small child poking in his mouth or ears. He loves toys with squeakers, and always finds a way to get them out, and will even share with the puppies!

    Read More About Ami!

I can find a puppy cheaper than these!

Maybe! But like anything else in life, you usually get what you pay for. We believe in the way we raise our puppies and believe that a well-bred, cared-for, and trained puppy will make for a much happier experience for both the dog and owner. There are many things that go into being a responsible breeder, and it isn’t cheap. We are definitely not getting rich from breeding dogs—we do it for the love of this breed and to bring enjoyment to others in owning a great dog. Whether you purchase one of our puppies or from someone else, it may help you to learn more about how responsible breeders work, their costs, and things you should be asking other breeders you are talking to.

Ready to reserve your puppy?!

You’ve thought about it. You’ve researched it. You’ve debated and decided that an English Golden Retriever from Boise Goldens is right for you. Yay! We are so excited that you have chosen a Boise Goldens’ puppy as your next friend. Here is how you reserve a puppy from an upcoming litter:

Contact Us

Boise Goldens, LLC
Ryan & Katie Eagy
PO Box 5211
Boise, ID 83705