ARE YOU INTERESTED IN ONE OF OUR PUPPIES?
What is the cost of a Southern Maryland Golden Retriever?
Southern Maryland Golden Retrievers offers two types of AKC registration:
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The first type is Limited AKC, meaning no breeding rights without the breeders consent.
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The second type is Full AKC rights, meaning full breeding rights, will be determined on a case by case basis, and will require an additional fee.
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After completing your puppy application you will be contacted about pricing.
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*Prices are subject to change without notice.*
Puppy Deposits
The first step to owning a puppy is to complete the puppy application. Once the litter is born, we will collect a non-refundable $250 deposit to hold your puppy. We accept personal check and cash for the deposit. The remaining balance will be due when the puppy is  8 weeks old on pick up day. The remaining balance will only be accepted in the form of cash or a cashier's check.
Order of picking my puppy
Our puppies are selected in the order in which the deposits are received. Puppies will be selected when they reach 6 weeks of age. This ensures we can tell you the temperament of the puppy and if they will thrive in your specific family environment.
What does my new puppy come home with?
Puppies come with their first round of shots and deworming, a vet health certificate, a blanket with their moms scent, and a sample of their food. Each puppy also comes with a puppy packet which includes Vet records/medical book, instructional information, Sales contract, AKC limited registration forms, and their microchip registration.
Our puppies also come with the beginning training stages of Potty Training and Crate Training to make the transition coming home to you a little easier.
We also offer lifetime phone and email support for help with training or behavior problems with any of our puppies.
*Their next Distemper vaccinations will be due at 12 & 16 weeks of age, along with their first Rabies Vaccinations. The 12 & 16 week vaccinations are their new owners responsibility.*
When can I pick up my puppy?
You can pick up your puppy when they reach 8 weeks of age. In Maryland, it is required that puppies are a minimum of 8 weeks old to go to their new home. At this time, they will get their first round of shots and their health certificate and then they may go on to join your family. All puppies must be picked up in person. We do not ship our puppies.
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When can I visit my puppy?
You can visit the litter of puppies when they are 6Â weeks old for Puppy Picking Day. We want to make sure that our puppies stay healthy so we limit their exposure until their immune systems have strengthened. We will contact you to schedule your visiting day.
Where are the puppies raised?
Our puppies are raised indoors only. Â We raise our puppies in our whelping room and then they move to the weaning room when they are around 3-4 weeks of age to spread out and explore.
Puppy Socialization
Our whelping and weaning practices are inspired by Puppy Culture. Puppies begin Early Neurological Stimulation beginning at 3 days of age. All of our puppies are handled and played with played with daily. Puppies are also exposed to common noises to enhance their tolerance. We strive to have our puppies well adjusted to various elements when they go to their new homes. We add a potty tray to their play area at 3 weeks old to assist with potty training. Open crates are added at 6 weeks old so they can slowly be introduced to the idea of a crate that way they are less fearful of crates when they go home with you.