Puppy Pricing - Golden Retriever Puppy Breeder

Our puppy pricing typically starts at $2,800 or higher for a test breeding on Limited AKC Registration*.(See individual litter pricing within the puppy questionnaire form below this section as pricing varies on repeat breedings, health history and titles within the pedigree.) Dams or sires with titles, pedigree of generations of health tested dogs, genetic clearances, titled dogs, repeat breedings of successful prior litters and so forth may adjust the price upward. Our dogs are carefully selected for breeding, and with the time, care and emphasis on breeding healthy puppies that all comes at a price to us. Not every dog we select with breeding intentions actually makes the "health cut" to breed.

The 2023 puppy pricing will vary upon health history, titles in pedigree, and whether it is a repeat (offspring proven trainability/temperament) or first-time breeding. We offer a price difference between Limited AKC Registration* and range up to $4,000 for Full AKC Registration*. The pricing reflects the increasing costs associated with health testing parents, and generally that is also often reflected in using good, health tested stud dogs. Some litters may be sold only on Full AKC Registration.

If you applied in previous years and are on our accepted wait list, the pricing listed at that time will be honored, unless a suitable pup of their gender selected was offered from a previous litter and then refused by the buyer. (This allows the buyer who wasn't able to receive a pup from a previous litter due to not enough pups being whelped to carry forward their deposit and the price does not increase in the subsequent litter to them.)

**The total price, not including shipping/handling costs, are taxable. The deposit tax will be added to the final billing as deposits do not need to be taxed prior to the litter whelping, due to the potential for refund if no pups are produced. This also allows time to determine the state sales tax location, if pick-up is in Minnesota or shipping to a different state. (Minnesota sales tax for picking up at our location is 6.875% as of 2023.)

The remaining amount of the purchase price (including applicable sales tax), less any deposit made, is due at the time of pick-up or the pup's age of eight weeks, unless other arrangements are agreed upon in advance.

The remaining amount for puppies that will be shipped is due by the pup's age of six (6) weeks in order for Floden Farm to make travel arrangements, purchase crate if necessary, and schedule vet travel certification for those pups that will fly. We accept credit, debit or check payments via Paypal's secure site, or payment by check. If paying check by regular mail, we need time for the check to clear. Cash is also acceptable at pick-up. We will provide you a bill of sale/receipt.

In-Cabin by Breeder or Puppy Nanny Shipping Option

While we prefer our clients to visit us in person, either Jenn, a family member, or close friend of ours could serve as a flight nanny for you, if shipping by air is desired. A crate would not be provided with this option as we can reuse the sherpa bag for in-cabin flights.

Please inquire more about this option and we can calculate the estimated cost for puppy's flight fee, veterinary travel certification, round trip travel of the nanny, nanny fee, and overnight stay (if needed) for our flight nanny.

We are finding expenses for this option to be approximately $800, depending upon location and whether other pups may be able to travel to the same location, thus saving hotel expenses and transportation costs when an overnight stay is required.*** (An adult paid roundtrip flight is required for each puppy being transported.)

Shipping fees are non-refundable and must be paid before the puppy's sixth week of age in order for Floden Farm to have adequate time to make shipping arrangements for your puppy's delivery.

At this time, air cargo shipping options are largely unavailable since Covid and temperature requirements for Alaska Air. Should cargo shipping options become more available, we would be able to offer that to our clients as well.

Delivery to Airport for Owner In-cabin Shipping

Alternatively, if flying to Fargo ND or MSP (Minnespolis-St. Paul MN) airports usually over a weekend, we are able to deliver your pup to either of these airports for a fee of $350, which will include the cost of veterinary certificate of health to fly. When making arrangements, be sure to allow time for going back through security if returning the same day. Oftentimes a family will make their visit a trip, flying or driving into Fargo ND or MSP airport,renting a car from airport to Floden Farm and enjoying a hotel and then returning the next afternoon after pick-up. We're happy to help you with finding hotel recommendations in that case.

Meet in Minnesota (Ground Transportation)

If you need us to meet you along I-94 in Minnesota, we are happy to do so if schedule permits. (We also work full-time jobs on top of our puppy hobby.) We would bill round-trip business mileage in that situation.

*Full AKC Registration includes the potential for breeding rights and the potential for showing in conformation events.

*Limited AKC Registration does not allow offspring to be registered through AKC, nor can dogs participate in conformation events. Spaying or neutering is not required, however any offspring produced are not AKC registerable unless the difference in price is paid to change to Full AKC Registration.

Both types of AKC registration allow dogs to participate in AKC venues such as hunt testing, field trialing, agility, obedience, and others.

Buyers are welcome to visit and see the puppies as a litter at about 6-7 weeks of age. At 7 weeks we temperament test the puppies, begin making puppy picks with each buyer, and vet check them.

Preference is given to Full AKC Registration buyers, as their extra pricing helps us provide genetic testing for their preferred gender. We don't place breeders in upper picks alone because of breeding. If a breeder also shows or partakes in a performance venue, higher consideration is given to that breeder because they strive to prove their dogs. That said, we are happy to work with new breeders and provide what knowledge we have learned over the years to help them breed quality puppies.

The breeder and stud owner always has top choices of any male or female. (This is why we continue to breed - to further each generation.)

Preference is also given to those who have history of competing in AKC venues that will further our parent dogs to Outstanding Dam or Sire by gaining titles. (Next preference to those who intend to compete in AKC venues for the same reason.)

Pet homes are not cull homes. Purchase a pet because of the litter and parents. A highly active competition home may not be the best fit for a pet puppy that may occasionally hunt.

At 8 weeks of age puppies are able to go to their new homes.

A $500 non-refundable deposit fee is required to reserve a pup and add you to the order of selection.

Credit, debit, Venmo, or check payments accepted via Paypal's secure site. As a member of the GoodDog breeder program, we can also accept payment through GoodDog.(Please note that if a deposit is received through GoodDog, we must also take final payment through GoodDog. Clients do, however, have the ability to opt-out of GoodDog's buyer fees and avoid credit card processing fees by paying through ACH / online check.)

Deposits are refundable only in the case there are not enough pups produced or if the breeder deems the last pup available is not a suitable fit for temperament or other reasons, such as a health issue with the pup.

If you state you are willing to accept a pup of the opposite gender, your deposit will only be refunded if there are not enough pups produced of either gender to satisfy our commitment. This is because your name is placed on each gender wait list in the order of deposits received and provides you with more option when it comes to selection based on temperament and other factors.

Please review our 4-year health warranty and paybacks page prior to committing.

Alternatively, the non-refundable deposit fee of $500 may be mailed to: Floden Farm

27736 County Road 1 E

Wendell MN 56590-9709

We recommend you email or call/message us at 218.770.7071 to ensure we are keeping an eye out in the mail.

Please complete the questionnaire below and Floden Farm will email you once your application is approved, invoice you through PayPal if needed for the deposit, and any questions you have will be answered.

We require a non-refundable deposit fee due to prior non-commitments in order to reduce our time accepting applications to serious inquiries. Should a buyer choose to cancel, the non-refundable deposit fee is applied to future advertising, food, care, vet and training costs/time while we attempt to rehome a pup, as well as to the processing fees on the breeder's end incurred for these types of transactions.

Contact us today with any questions about this questionnaire. All responses are confidential. Please be certain to review our puppy pricing page prior to submitting this questionnaire.

If nothing happens when clicking the "submit" button, you may have missed completing one of the *required questions. If you still have difficulty submitting the questionnaire, contact us at 218-770-7071.

Upon receipt, we'll answer any questions you may have by email and invoice you

for a puppy deposit. You're welcome to call us with any questions, arrange a visit, or we can set up a quick Zoom meeting as well prior to placing your deposit.

Preferred Date to Receive Puppy

Check here if you want your pup shipped to you by flight nanny (continental US and Alasks) - $800 flat rate includes additional flight certificate to fly, puppy nanny round trip flight + puppy flight expense, airport parking, potential nanny hotel stay, mileage to/from airport, and other incidentals

I verify I am of legal age to enter a contract. I understand that my deposit fee is considered non-refundable, unless not enough pups of my preferred gender or not enough pups are produced -- should there be an issue with a pup at vet check Floden Farm would also give me the option of deposit fee back or to be placed on a future wait list. Deposit fees are not taxed in case of a refund situation. Deposit fees become taxable when a puppy is actually purchased and the fee credited to the cost of the puppy. (Minnesota state sales tax is required of all puppy sales.)

* I understand that if puppy is being shipped to me from seller that puppy price plus transportation costs are due at puppy's sixth (6th) week of age in order for Floden Farm to make travel arrangements. I understand if I am picking puppy up I may visit the full litter about 6-7 weeks of age and that full puppy payment is due at the puppy's eighth (8th) week of age or at pickup, whichever is earliest, unless other arrangements are agreed upon.

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You may place your deposit payment of $500 by online check or credit card through

PayPal or Venmo.

If you aren't already familiar with us and are looking for a little more payment protection through a third party vendor, GoodDog Payments is an option provided you are willing to pay them their fee, which is typically a percentage of the total. (Please note that GoodDog will waive their fees if you deselect their payment protection option and pay by bank transfer instead of credit card). We offer this simply as an additional option. Once a deposit is made through GoodDog, we are required to collect final payments through GoodDog as well according to their terms, however.

We also accept payment by good check (allow up to two weeks' time for clearing prior to picking up your pup), or final payments of cash at pick-up.

Our mailing address is

Floden Farm, 27736 County Road 1 E, Wendell MN 56590-9709.

(Please let us know if you are mailing a check so we can keep an eye out for it.)

While deposits are generally considered non-refundable, if no pups from the litter you choose are produced your deposit in that case will be promptly refunded.

Floden Farm uses the feedback from these surveys to help pair the best puppy suited to each owner.

Our order of selection begins in deposit order, with homes geared toward titles in venues such as field trials, hunt tests, agility, obedience, scent work, etc., as well as conformation or breeding homes. (These homes typically purchase Full AKC Registration or plan to work their pup toward titles). Full AKC registration costs go toward testing of the litter, when needed, to help those looking for certain genetics for their breeding program.

The working homes selecting Full AKC Registration are offered first selection as pups have a working or potentially breeding purpose. (We want to see our progency title as that, in turn, tests our breeding program to the fullest and may provide our dams and sires the titles of Outstanding Dam / Sire.) Working homes may require a certain drive and well-built structure for hunting or field trial training everyday, excellent structure for showing in conformation, or clear genetics for breeding intentions down the road.

Following the working homes selection, our pet homes (typically those on Limited AKC Registration) have selection. These pups are from wonderful breedings and we want to ensure the pups that appear to have the most potential in performance venues or breeding are the pups that may further our lines in the future. Pet homes are still getting a great pup, and chances are they may not be as high energy, offering the occasional hunter a dual purpose pup for a great pet/hunting home, or simply make excellent home companions. We strive to match the pups' temperaments with the right family purpose. Our AKC Limited Registraton pet homes can still participate in working events such as hunt tests, field trials, agility, and obedience. They just aren't able to participate in conformation (show) events and any pups bred from these goldens do not have permission to register through AKC.

AKC Limited Registration is sometimes a nice option for someone who may not be certain they want to breed or show in conformation to start on AKC Limited and then switch to AKC Full Registration once structure looks good for breeding and/or health clearances through OFA (hips, eyes, heart and elbows) and any necessary genetics testing are complete for breeding. (At that time, the difference in price is paid to the breeder and registration may be changed to Full AKC.)

Chances usually are there happen to be two (or more) pups qualifying for a family's requirements. We temperament test our pups at about 7 weeks of age and will make recommendations for each of you that we think will pair up nicely to your family's needs. From there, we go down our list for final selections. We recommend having your own order of a few pups your like best so that as we go right down the line we'll be able to not need to rely on any schedules and pups can be picked up in any order at the 8th week of age. If you'd like to visit our pups altogether as a litter, please plan to visit between 6-7 weeks of pups' age. Quite often the puppy purchasers allow us, the breeder, to make the selection for them. We are happy to this because over 7 weeks of age we have learned their personalities and any potential needs for training because of our daily interaction with puppy.

If someone should happen to have last selection and we don't feel they will be satisfied with their pup, we will happily transfer that person toward the top of our next wait list for the next litter, or promptly refund their deposit. (All other deposits are non-refundable.)

Stud owner and/or litter owner always reserves right to first selection of either gender. After that, we prioritize those who will work toward titles or performance venues* as we attempt to pair and balance options such as health with intention of future breeding potential. Part of the additional payment of full AKC registration goes toward genetics testing pups of their chosen gender this helps prospective breeders make an overall decision.
As our girls have typically had litter sizes of 8-13 we try to have reservations for half females and half males. We are also happy to accept a waiting list after reservations are filled, in the remote case someone is not able to follow-through.
Families are welcome to view the entire litter between ages of 6-7 weeks if they wish. Due to Covid, we will likely meet at an outdoor location, wear masks and practice social distancing during the government mandates. (In the past we have welcome people into our home, where the pups are raised.)

Appointments in advance are necessary to ensure only one client family is present at at time. We also ask that you not bring other dogs or animals to our farm in order to protect the pups who will not yet have full immunity to the diseases we vaccinate for.

Full - WV

Full - Available

Limited - KL (on both Taxi & Blossom reservation litter TBD)

Limited - Available

Limited - Available

*We generally have large litters and so we will reserve up to six pups of either gender. We develop wait lists for future litters, cancellations, or have more of one gender than anticipated. We are happy to contact you if reservations with deposits are filled and pups become available. If either gender is marked "Available" on the list, it is generally current.

Please note that breeder and/or stud owner always have first choices of males and females.

We have many, many goldens also go to great hunting or companion homes. Oftentimes those pups with carrier statuses that may have been seemingly overlooked wind up being some of the birdiest or best-tempered pups. (And, they can still be bred on full registration so long as you pair with a mate that is clear on a certain DNA test.)

We use the puppy Volhard aptitude test to help with placements as we get to their 7-8th week point, so puppy selection is not made until the 7th week of age at the earliest.

Ultimately the decision is in order of deposit with *preference given toward performance homes* and full registrations.

Full registration is available to those who intend to get the necessary OFA health certifications as recommended by the GRCA prior to breeding. Full registration is provided upfront when requested, considering some may wish to show their puppy in conformation events. Please do not breed your pup without getting OFA health certifications prior to breeding (after two years of age). Breeding prior to two years of age or breeding without full registration nullifies our four-year health warranty.

Stud owner and/or litter owner always reserves right to first selection of either gender. After that, we prioritize those who will work toward titles or performance venues* as we attempt to pair and balance options such as health with intention of future breeding potential. Part of the additional payment of full AKC registration goes toward genetics testing pups of their chosen gender this helps prospective breeders make an overall decision.

As our girls have typically had litter sizes of 8-13 we try to have reservations for half females and half males. We are also happy to accept a waiting list after reservations are filled, in the remote case someone is not able to follow-through.
Families are welcome to view the entire litter between ages of 6-7 weeks if they wish.

Appointments in advance are necessary to ensure only one client family is present at at time. We also ask that you not bring other dogs or animals to our farm in order to protect the pups who will not yet have full immunity to the diseases we vaccinate for.

Full Registration - Available

Limited - KL (on both Blossom & Taxi reservations litter TBD)

LImited - AvailableLimited - Available

*We generally have large litters and so we will reserve up to six pups of either gender. We develop wait lists for future litters, cancellations, or have more of one gender than anticipated. We are happy to contact you if reservations with deposits are filled and pups become available. If either gender is marked "Available" on the list, it is generally current.

*Please note that breeder and/or stud owner always have first choices of males and females.

We want our pups to pass OFA certifications under the best conditions. And, we appreciate knowing if a pup does not pass certifications or has health issues in order to continually improve our breeding program.

Oftentimes more than one pup will fit the requirements of one home - possibly even moreso when there is a very consistent breeding.

We do our best to "consider all" circumstances and steer pups into the home we feel will make the best family fit. Ultimately (unless you're completely last), you'll have some choice as we go down the order of selection. We can't emphasize enough on selecting "the breeding" over "the puppy pick". Floden Farm and/or the stud dog owner has right to the first and/or second picks of each litter. We primarily breed for ourselves to continue to better the breed.

Stud owner and/or litter owner always reserves right to first selection of either gender. After that, we prioritize those who will work toward titles or performance venues* as we attempt to pair and balance options such as health with intention of future breeding potential. Part of the additional payment of full AKC registration goes toward genetics testing pups of their chosen gender this helps prospective breeders make an overall decision.

As our girls have typically had litter sizes of 8-13 we try to have reservations for half females and half males. We are also happy to accept a waiting list after reservations are filled, in the remote case someone is not able to follow-through.
Families are welcome to view the entire litter between ages of 6-7 weeks if they wish.

Appointments in advance are necessary to ensure only one client family is present at at time. We also ask that you not bring other dogs or animals to our farm in order to protect the pups who will not yet have full immunity to the diseases we vaccinate for.

Full or Limited Female Registration pup available.
*We generally have large litters and so we will reserve up to six pups of either gender. We develop wait lists for future litters, cancellations, or have more of one gender than anticipated. We are happy to contact you if reservations with deposits are filled and pups become available. If either gender is marked "Available" on the list, it is generally current.

Please note that breeder and/or stud owner always have first choices of males and females.

If for some reason we get to the last pup available and don't think a pup will be a good fit for any particular reason and will not align well with your family's goals, we are happy to suggest moving you up to our next breeding toward the top of the list.

We want our prospective owners to be happy and enjoy the pup they receive! And, what better way to ensure they remain in your home for a lifetime by taking the time to get to know your family and the puppies, and match up these great prospects!

CALL US: 218 770 7071

Floden Farm Golden Retrievers

Golden Retriever Puppies &
Golden Retriever Stud Service

FLODEN FARM GOLDEN RETRIEVERS

PUPPY PRICES, QUESTIONNAIRE & DePOSIT INFORMATION

Pricing information

Shipping Options

*AKC REgistration Types

PUPPY SELECTION

PUPPY DEPOSITS

FLODEN FARM GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPY QUESTIONNAIRE

No questions?
You may Place your deposit NOW to reserve your official spot on our wait list

hOW WE PAIR UP PUPS TO POTENTIAL OWNERS

Pup Selection order (to date)

Taxi x Einstein Girl Reservations (estimate ready about February 2025)

Taxi x Einstein Boy Reservations (estimate ready about December 2023)

How we Prioritize Selections

Pup Selection order (to date)

Blossom x Einstein Girls Availability
(ready about February 2025)

Blossom x Einstein Boys Availability
(ready about February 2025)

How we Prioritize Selections (Continued from above)

Pup Selection order (to date)

TBD

TBD

How we Prioritize Selections (Continued from above)

Floden Farm Golden Retriever Puppies

Floden Farm Golden Retriever Puppies

Floden Farm Golden Retriever Puppies

Floden Farm Golden Retrievers

Golden Retriever Puppies & Golden Retriever Stud Service

FLODEN FARM GOLDEN RETRIEVERS

PUPPY PRICES, QUESTIONNAIRE & DePOSIT INFORMATION

Pricing information

Shipping Options

*AKC REgistration Types

PUPPY SELECTION

PUPPY DEPOSITS

FLODEN FARM GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPY QUESTIONNAIRE

No questions? You may Place your deposit NOW to reserve your official spot on our wait list

hOW WE PAIR UP PUPS TO POTENTIAL OWNERS

Pup Selection order (to date)

Taxi x Einstein Girl Reservations (estimate ready about February 2025)

Taxi x Einstein Boy Reservations (estimate ready about December 2023)

How we Prioritize Selections

Pup Selection order (to date)

Blossom x Einstein Girls Availability (ready about February 2025)

Blossom x Einstein Boys Availability (ready about February 2025)

How we Prioritize Selections (Continued from above)

Pup Selection order (to date)

TBD

TBD

How we Prioritize Selections (Continued from above)

Floden Farm Golden Retriever Puppies

Floden Farm Golden Retriever Puppies

Floden Farm Golden Retriever Puppies

Golden Retriever Puppies &
Golden Retriever Stud Service

No questions?
You may Place your deposit NOW to reserve your official spot on our wait list

Blossom x Einstein Girls Availability
(ready about February 2025)

Blossom x Einstein Boys Availability
(ready about February 2025)