Give him your heart, and he will give you his
.Mellow Temperaments. Striking Intelligence. Stunning Beauty.
FAQ
• What is the difference between an English Cream golden retriever and an American golden retriever?
• What is the difference between a Galaxy puppy and another breeder’s puppy?
• How much is a puppy?
• Why are people okay with the price?
• Can you ship a puppy?
• What is your procedure for buying a puppy?
• Do you sell your puppies as pets or with breeding rights?
• Can I visit you and your puppies?
• What is your best litter?
• Should I get a male or female?
• Can I get the ‘pick’ of the litter?
• When can I pick my new puppy?
• When can I get my new puppy?
• When I get my puppy, will he have been to the vet and had shots?
• How do I train my new puppy?
• What if I cannot keep my puppy?
• Where are you located?
• Do you puppies come with a guarantee?
What is the difference between an English Cream golden retriever and an American golden retriever?
Basically there are 4 main differences:
Health – The English retriever is definitely a healthier dog than the American retriever. Comparing studies from the Golden Retriever Club of America vs. the British Kennel Club, you can see that:
- 62% of American goldens will die because of cancer
- English goldens are 37% less likely to die from cancer
- The average life span of an English golden is 15% (19 months) longer than an American golden.
Temperament – Even though American goldens are great, you have to experience the more mellow temperament which set the English goldens apart and make them so desirable.
Structure – The English retriever has a bit stockier build, a blockier head, and is built a little lower to the ground.
Coloring – The English retriever often has a lighter colored coat than an American.
Because of the superior health and temperament of the English retriever, we are forever committed to only breeding 100% English Cream golden retrievers!
What is the difference between a Galaxy puppy and another breeder’s puppy?
Two big differences are Nature and Nurture. We know that neither is the key by itself. It is the careful attention to both that makes your Galaxy puppy “out of this world”.
Nature
A Galaxy puppy comes carefully bred from Sire and Dam with world class genetics for superior health, temperament, intelligence, and beauty. Each puppy comes from World Champions (at least 5 World Champion titles the pedigree), not just champions. That means those World Class qualities are being passed down to your puppy.
Health: We show you proof that we have done the 4 important and expensive health testings: hip, elbow, heart, and eyes (see the Canine Health Information Center’s required tests for breeding golden retrievers at http://www.caninehealthinfo.org/brdreqs.html?breed=GR
Temperament: Our English goldens have classic, loyal, mellow temperaments from their World Champion heritage that is what you want for your family
Intelligence: Coming from a lineage of World Champion trained dogs, your Galaxy puppy will possess the superior genetic intelligence, enabling him (with good consistent training) to quickly learn potty training, obedience to basic commands, dog tricks, or specialized training.
Beauty: Your Galaxy puppy possesses stunning beauty because his World Champion predecessor’s gorgeous structures and luxurious coats have been passed down.
Plain and simple, superior genetics contributes mightily to a superior puppy. As an example, just look at the pedigree of our English Golden Retriever.
Nurture
The 8 weeks we raise you puppy is a foundational time. Every Galaxy puppy comes from a loving, intentional environment that gives your puppy and your family these important advantages:
Love – All our golden friends stay inside with us, loved as part of our family. Since we are not a huge puppy factory, we have the opportunity to love each of our adults and puppies. All litters are born, raised inside our home, and hand fed. A more loved golden momma and puppy means a more loving puppy coming to join your family
Health – People feel better, have fewer problems, and are more fun to be around when they eat a healthy diet, take vitamins, and go to the doctor when needed. The principle holds for puppies too!
Diet – All our beloved goldens have these dietary advantages:
- Eating top quality Purina Pro Plan Puppy food, specifically formulated for large breeds, that is high in nutrients and low in additives
- Receiving daily high quality vitamin supplements daily (including EPA & DHA)
- The best preventative deworming at 3, 5, and 7 weeks of age
- His first Parvo vaccine at 4 weeks
- His first 5-in-1 multi-shot vaccine at 6 weeks
- Full examination at 6 weeks by not just a vet but one of only four board certified theriogenologists in the entire state of Georgia
We keep every Galaxy puppy for a full 8 weeks so they get the modeling and socialization learning from the Dam and litter mates during critical 6 – 8 week age. Our puppies are raised inside our home, around the hustle and bustle. Since your Galaxy puppy has been daily experiencing the sights, sounds, smells, and feel of all the aspects of home life, including children, he should adjust well to your home.
Compatibility - Behavioral and Personality Testing – All Galaxy puppies are mellow, intelligent, and gorgeous because the breed and top lines we use in breeding. But every puppy is unique. Galaxy puppies are not “one size fits all”. So we conduct 10 different tests on every puppy and score them to assist you in your difficult choice of which stunning puppy is the best fit for your unique family.
How much is a puppy?
Our puppies sell for $1,950, which includes a $500 deposit, to qualified, loving homes. Unlike most breeders, we show our confidence in the superior quality of our puppies by making your deposit fully refundable should you change your mind.
Why are people okay with the price?
- After visiting with us, they gain a measure of appreciation for the “blood, sweat, and tears” (and money) we invest to import our world class goldens, test them, train them, care for them, breed them, raise them, feed them, and keep them healthy. In essence, loving them well takes a LOT. But they are a joy so it is a labor of love
- Spending the extra $1,000 for a Galaxy puppy versus an American golden averages out to $6.80/month for a more mellow and healthy family companion to you and your children.
- Getting a Galaxy puppy that has a better chance than an American of being a healthy dog decrease the chances of very expensive vet bills down the road from hip, elbow, heart, or cancer issues.
- In a Galaxy puppy, people know they are getting a puppy with mellow temperament, striking intelligence, and stunning beauty, whereas other English golden breeders charge more for a lesser puppy
Can you ship a puppy?
While we do ship some puppies out of state (always using an airline who keeps the puppy in a climate controlled environment at all times), we primarily serve Metro Atlanta (including cities like: Alpharetta, Buford, Chamblee, Cumming, Dacula, Decatur, Duluth, Dunwoody, Gainesville, John’s Creek, Lawrenceville, Lilburn, Roswell, Snellville, and Suwanee; and counties like: Gwinnett, Hall, Forsyth, Fulton, Dekalb, Cobb, and Cherokee county, among others).
What is your procedure for buying a puppy?
Fill out our 1 page, golden retriever adoption application on-line. We will then give you a brief call because we think it is important for you to know us as a breeder and for us to know you a bit as a potential family for one of our precious puppies. Once approved, your order in the line of selecting a puppy from the litter will be set when your deposit is received. The rest of the payment, in the form of cash, money order, or cashier's check, is due when you pickup you puppy.
Do you sell your puppies as pets or with breeding rights?
We sell almost all our puppies as pets only. Our goal is to enable loving families to share in our joy of these most wonderful creatures. We are open to selling a puppy with breeding rights to the right breeder who shares our costly, time consuming commitment to loving this breed and striving for their continuing improvement. Give us a call and we can talk.
Can I visit you and your puppies?
ABSOLUTELY! We are happy to have you come share in our joy. You will be amazed at the mellow nature of our goldens. For the health of the puppies, we wait until they are 5 weeks old before allowing guests (this allows their first Parvo shot at 4 weeks to take effect). Please don’t visit another kennel within the week before you visit us. If your family is seriously considering a Galaxy puppy, call us today to schedule an appointment.
What is your best litter?
It really depends upon the specific characteristics you are looking for. While every Galaxy puppy will have a mellow temperament, striking intelligence, and stunning beauty (because of the breed and our top, world-class lines), no dogs are perfect. All our goldens have their unique strengths and areas in which they could improve, based upon their genetic heritage. Call me and we can talk.
Should I get a male or female?
Lots of people wrestle with this one because it is a complex question. But if you call us, let us know the personality of your family, your dog experience, and your preferences about dog personality, we will be glad to lend our experience to you in your decision process. While our males and females are equally mellow, gentle with children, and intelligent, many people have found some truth in an old adage , “Females say ‘Love me, love me, love me. Males say, ‘I love you, I love you, I love you.’ ”
Can I get the ‘pick’ of the litter?
We do not charge more for the ‘pick of the litter’ (or for females) as many breeders do to get more money. We know our puppies are all of world class quality. So, the pick of the litter goes to those who decide early on that they must have a Galaxy puppy and connect with us to wait for their favorite litter pairing.
When can I pick my new puppy?
Selection of your puppy occurs at 6 weeks of age, because this is the first age when we can do very helpful personality and behavioral testing to learn about each puppy and assist you in your difficult decision.
When can I get my new puppy?
We keep puppies until 8 weeks of age so they gain the critical socialization from mom and siblings that occurs between the 6th and 8th weeks.
When I get my puppy, will he have been to the vet and had shots?
Yes, every Galaxy puppy is fully examined by the vet at 6 weeks, receives a Parvo shot at 4 weeks, receives a 5-in-1 multi immunization shot at 6 weeks, and receives preventative deworming at 3, 5, and 7 weeks.
How do I train my new puppy?
We will you home with a puppy packet that details everything you need. Just don’t forget one thing about potty training… Never paper train… Crate train and take them outside!
What if I cannot keep my puppy?
We love our babies, even after you adopt them. We do not want one of our beloved puppies to end up in the pound or worse. If you are ever unable to provide top, loving care for your Galaxy puppy, give him back to us and we will find another loving home to give him to, no questions asked.
Where are you located?
We are conveniently located in Peachtree Corners, off Hwy 141 and Spalding Drive (near I-85, I-285, and GA 400) on the North-northeast side of Atlanta, Georgia.
Do you puppies come with a guarantee?
Absolutely. But as mom always said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” The absolutely best guarantee is that we have done all we can to maximize the chance your Galaxy puppy will be healthy for their lifetime. We have meticulously researched and selected top goldens to breed from the world’s best kennels. We have made sure our Sires and Dam have passed the 4 recommended health tests (hips, elbows, eyes, heart) for the golden retriever breed. We have raised your puppy on top quality food, vitamins, and made sure they get their vaccinations and worming prevention. Okay, we take healthy pride in thinking that is much more than an ounce of prevention. In the event the freak genetic problem crops up and your beloved puppy has a genetic hip, elbow, eye, or heart problem, most guarantees simply offer a replacement puppy. We do offer that but also another important option because we consider ourselves partners with your family in your quest for joy. Most of our families are so attached to their adopted baby that they would never dream ‘trading him in for a new model’. The second, alternative option, is we will pay up to half of your original purchase price toward remedial
surgery.