Common questions.

English Goldens (sometimes called “English Cream”) are bred to the original UK Kennel Club standard. They typically have a stockier build, blockier head, dark eyes, and a coat that ranges from cream to light gold. American Goldens tend to be leaner with a deeper red-gold coat. Both are wonderful — we simply love and specialize in the English type.

Yes. All of our dogs are registered with the American Kennel Club, and every puppy comes with limited registration paperwork.

Every parent goes through a full panel before we ever breed them:

• Hips and elbows — submitted to the BVA or AVA for a quantitative measurement.
• Heart — evaluated by a board-certified veterinary cardiologist.
• Eyes — examined by a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist.
• Genetic panel — a full DNA screen for the conditions known to affect the breed.

We breed only when all results are clear. Every puppy goes home with a written health guarantee and a copy of their parents’ clearances.

Please email us at hello@lovelydaygoldens.com or submit an inquiry. We’ll reach out to set up a conversation and walk you through our process.

Puppies go home at 8 weeks of age, after completing their wellness exam at our vet, microchipping, first vaccinations, and deworming.

Yes. Every puppy is placed with a written health guarantee. Specifics are included in our puppy contract, which we share with approved applicants.

We prefer that families pick up their puppy in person — it is a special moment we love being part of. Ground transport options are occasionally available for the right situation.

Our puppies are raised inside our family home from Day 1. They are exposed to children, household noises, varied textures, and gentle handling daily. This early exposure helps produce confident, adaptable dogs.