Past Puppy Litters
Welcome to our gallery showcasing the joyful memories of our past puppy litters! Here, you'll find delightful photos and heartwarming stories highlight the unique personalities of each pup. We take pride in sharing the history of our breeding program, demonstrating our commitment to responsible breeding practices and the love we pour into nurturing these adorable companions. Enjoy exploring the moments that have shaped our journey!
2023 POLAR PUPS
Charlotte + Earl Golden Retrievers
On December 8th, 2023, Charlotte welcomed a litter of 9 golden retriever puppies, consisting of 8 females and 1 male. This litter, known for their striking light golden coats, proved to be a delightful and engaging group. The puppies exhibited the breed’s characteristic of charm and beauty.
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2023 WINTER WONDERS
Cali + Louie F1B Golden Doodle Litter
Cali successfully gave birth to a litter of 7 females and 4 males on October 11th, 2023. The puppies were named North, Blizzard, Elsa, Snowball, Cocoa, Cinnamon, Arctic, Everest, Alaska, Alpine, and Ember. This litter marked our final Golden Doodle breeding, as we shifted our focus exclusively to retrievers. We truly appreciated the experience of raising this last Golden Doodle litter & loved having them.
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2023 OCEAN PUPS
Alice + Bronco F1B Golden Doodle Litter
Our sweet girl Alice, gave birth to 10 delightful doodle puppies on June 1st, 2023. This Ocean-themed comprised of 7 males and 3 females, named Blue, Sunny, Sebastian, Coral, Tsunami, Cove, Flounder, Ocean, Sailor, and Delta. Each puppy exhibited remarkable coat colors and distinct markings, reflecting the exceptional quality of this litter.
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2023 SUMMER PUPS
Charlotte + Earl Golden Retriever Litter
This gorgeous litter of Charlottes included 3 males and 4 females born on June 5th, 2023. Their names were Wave, Dude, Shred, Strawberri, Moana, Sandi, and Summer. They were such a fun summer litter and lived up to their theme. They loved the water and we enjoyed lots of hot summer days playing outside.
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2023 SPRING HAS SPRUNG PUPS
Charlotte + Earl Golden Retriever Litter
Cali joyfully welcomed her first Golden Retriever litter on February 2nd, 2023! This adorable group consisted of 4 fabulous females—Bloom, Daisy, Rosie, and Tulip—and 2 charming males, Copper and Chewy. They brought so much joy with their calm and easygoing temperaments, perfectly reflecting their laid-back mama! What a delightful litter they were!
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2022 DESTINATION PUPS
Bella + Winston F1 Medium Golden Doodle Litter
We welcomed a fabulous litter of F1 Medium Golden Doodles on December 16th, 2022! This charming group included 4 playful males and 2 adorable females, named Chalet, Arizona, Bandit, Cabo, Kalu, and Alaska. Although this was one of our smallest litters, they brought us so much joy and excitement while we raised them!
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2022 Valentines Pups
Charlotte + Earl 2022 Golden Retriever Litter
Charlotte welcomed her first litter on December 31, 2021, marking this a special group of New Year's Eve puppies. This consisted of five males and one female: Popcorn, Valentine, Marshmallow, Cupid, Waffles, and Candy. A unique aspect of this litter is that my uncle, who was hospitalized with COVID at the time, had selected Angus (Cupid) to be his future truck dog while he was in the hospital. Unfortunately, he passed away before they could meet; however, Angus now resides with his son in his memory, and each of his grandchildren have a golden retriever puppy stuffed animal adorned with bandanas made from my uncle's blue jeans, all of which bear the name Angus.
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2021 Golden Doodles
Bella + Blanton 2021 F1B Golden Doodle LItter
We welcomed our second Golden Doodle litter arrived on 13th, 2021, and we welcomed 11 adorable doodle babies! Meet the fabulous crew: Pearl, Cleo, Molly, Luna, Sugar, Bronco, Archie, Keanu, Raine, Ryker, and Kai! This litter was an absolute joy, bursting with amazing family temperaments! Their favorite moments? Playtime with the kids, of course!
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2020 Golden Doodles
Bella + Blanton F1 Medium Golden Doodle Litter
We absolutely fell in love with our first ever adorable Golden Doodle litter, born on January 11th, 2020! Meet the fabulous crew: Nala, Mia, Callie, Kari, Louie, River, Knox, Dallas, Rio, Nolin, Finn, and Kavu! This was our very first Golden Doodle litter, and they brought us endless joy with their incredible temperaments!
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2019 GOLDEN RETRIEVERS
Bella + Zero 2019 Golden Retriever Litter
We welcomed our first ever litter of 12 absolutely stunning golden babies into the world on October 28th, 2019! Meet our fabulous crew: Bentley, Flurry, Big Ben, Charlotte, Bronco, Gus, Theo, Spike, Ella, Chip, Lacey, and Rosie! And here's a fun tidbit—our tiniest VanMeter was the mastermind behind 90% of these delightful names! How amazing is that?
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