About Us

World Class Champion Breeders and Knowledgeable Trainers

Leading in the most true to European breeding as possible, we prize our puppies as coming from the most premium European Champion sire and International Champion dams. We are a small, family owned breeder of imported English Cream Golden Retrievers in Lexington, SC, with a passion for dogs and a focus on providing the very best bred golden retrievers in the country. With 20+ years of breeding experience, we feel confident in selecting the exact needs for each litter based on health and temperament, to deliver the optimum pup. Puppies are delivered and whelped in the comfort of our home, with complete attention and gentle care.

All of our beautiful english cream golden retrievers are imported directly from Europe, where breeding standards are premium. Each of our dogs were carefully chosen from direct lineage of highly prized champion parents to preserve breed standards and to promote better bloodlines here in the states. Each is health cleared by dna and excellent OFA certifications of hips and elbows. This ensures our our dogs will live an active and rewarding lifestyle with our family for years to come.

Much of the summer months are filled with fun filled lake days. Camellia and Ivy find there is no better way to play in the heat than with the wind in their face and splashing around with the family. Not only do they enjoy this time with our human family, but their poodle family is in tow as well. When the lake is not an option, we frequently find our golden girls a little less golden. They seem to find every opportunity for a cooling mud spa. They enjoy the freedom of running on our family farm as well as exploring through the natural fern covered acreage high on Fern Ridge.

Most recently, both Camellia and Ivy have earned themselves a well deserving title in the show ring. Each girl has outstanding conformation, as has followed in the direct paths of their champion parents and ancestry. Camellia and Ivy received the upmost praise by highly world re-known judges, and each brought home International Champion titles in 2021. We couldn’t be more proud of the incredible girls they are, and look forward to seeing where they go in the competition show world.

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Happy, Healthy Bloodline

Milli and Ivy are special in that they are double registered. They have both FCI as well as AKC registration. Our dogs are completely clear of genetic health mutations, and we only breed with studs of equally excellent dna health clearances. This means each litter will be health cleared by parentage, and we can guarantee your puppy of any genetic health abnormalities.

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Forever Companion

Golden Retrievers are among the most gentle of all fur babies. They are known for their kind disposition and admired for being the most loyal companions. Most excell in the field, enjoying the natural urge to hunt and retrieve with their companions. Their tender, meek temperament makes them some of the easiest to train, and many golden retrievers are known to help the lives around them by becoming certified service dogs. Whatever your reason for adding a golden to your family, know you will be rewarded, as you and your companion dog exchange a lifetime of love.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the process for puppy adoption?

The process for puppy adoption starts with an inquiry for a puppy application. This is to ensure our Fern Ridge Golden Retriever puppies are being adopted by a loving and pet friendly family, who will take care and dedication for providing a safe and nurturing life for our goldens for yet to come.

Do you take reservations on upcoming liters?

Yes, we do take reservations for pups on litters once pregnancy is confirmed, and encourage doing so due to high demand of our puppies. A $500 non- refundable deposit is accepted to hold your puppy, and selection is made on a first come, first serve basis. Your place in line for selection is determined upon your place in making a deposit. You may choose to transfer your deposit to a future litter if you do not find a suitable puppy in the litter in which you reserve

Will my puppy come with AKC registration?

Yes, our puppies are sold to pet only homes and will come complete with limited AKC registration and a three generation pedigree certification once spayed/neutered.

Will my puppy have its first shots?

Yes, each puppy will have been dewormed and you will be given a record of their first shots on puppy pick up day.

Do you offer puppy training?

Yes, we offer a 4 week puppy academy. Your puppy stays with us during weeks 8-12 of age, as we hold 3 short and simple training sessions daily, teaching basic obedience commands As well as crate training. By week 12, your puppy will have a firm foundation in understanding basic commands as sit, stay, and come. However, our training is only as good as the training you continue after taking your pup. We will fully train you on instructions for reinforcing the commands your puppy has learned, as well as a schedule for keeping her on track. Along with love and affection, puppies are happiest when structure and schedule are predictable. This helps them to learn control, learn what to expect from behaviors, and build trust with their new families.