Frequently Asked Questions

Our price for future litters is $2,200 per puppy, regardless of sex. Once we have confirmed availability and approved a family, a $200 non-refundable reservation deposit can be applied toward the puppy's total price. Signing up for our Future Puppy Interest List is free and does not reserve a puppy.

No puppies are currently available for new reservations. All nine puppies from Kimber and Maverick's 2026 litter have been placed. Our Ember profile is an example of how individual profiles will work, not a puppy listed for sale. Visit our Puppies page for current status.

We don't have a confirmed date for the next litter yet. Melissa will share updates once plans are firm. You can join the free interest list to hear from us when there is meaningful news. Joining doesn't guarantee placement or priority.

We're a family-run Golden Retriever breeder based near Terrebonne in Central Oregon, just north of Redmond and close to Bend. We welcome puppy inquiries from families in the surrounding communities and throughout Oregon. Visits are scheduled when appropriate for the litter; please contact us to discuss pickup or delivery arrangements.

Kimber has documented OFA hips rated Good and elbows rated Normal, plus Embark DNA testing. View her OFA record. Maverick is AKC registered, OFA Cleared Through Parentage, and Embark DNA tested. The parentage designation refers to health records in his family line, not an individual OFA hip or elbow certification for Maverick. Parentage and DNA testing do not replace a dog's own orthopedic evaluation. Ask us about available health records for both parents, including heart and eye examinations.

Kimber and Maverick are affectionate family dogs. Our puppies are introduced to everyday household sights, sounds and age-appropriate handling. Every puppy has its own temperament, so Melissa helps families discuss fit rather than promising that any puppy will behave exactly the same. Always supervise interactions between children and dogs.

Our puppies go home at 8 weeks old.

Yes. Our puppies go home with Limited AKC Registration.

Limited AKC Registration means your puppy can be registered with AKC, but cannot be used for breeding.

At this time, our puppies are sold as pets only, and we are not offering breeding rights.

We have a free Future Puppy Interest List for families who want to hear about potential future litters. It is different from a formal reservation or puppy-picking order. When a litter is confirmed and families are approved, we will explain the separate reservation process, paperwork and deposit.

Families typically choose their puppy around 3 to 4 weeks of age. Puppy picks are made in waiting list order. We can do this in person by appointment, by FaceTime, or through photos and videos if needed.

Once your paperwork is complete and your deposit has been received, your spot is officially reserved.

Yes. We require a $200 non-refundable deposit to reserve a puppy. That deposit is credited toward the $2,200 puppy price, leaving $2,000 due at pickup.

No. Deposits are non-refundable, since reserving a puppy means we are holding that spot for your family.

When it is your turn to pick, we will schedule a time for you to choose your puppy. Once chosen, that puppy is marked and held for your family.

Yes. We love keeping families updated with photos and videos as the puppies grow.

Our puppies are currently fed Diamond puppy food. We'll confirm the exact formula, bag details, feeding amounts and schedule with you before pickup, and send a small supply home. See our puppy take-home checklist for the rest of the essentials.

Yes. All puppies are dewormed before going to their new homes.

Yes. Puppies receive their first round of vaccinations at 8 weeks before going home, and you will receive a health record to continue care with your veterinarian.

We typically send each puppy home with a little Redline Goldens goody bag: Limited AKC registration paperwork, current shot and health records for your veterinarian, a small puppy blanket rubbed on Mom for her familiar scent, and a short starter supply of the puppy food they're eating (generally around the first day). We usually include a puppy-safe toy, and sometimes add complimentary poop bags. Contents can vary by litter.

See our Puppy Take-Home Checklist for what to have ready and how to prepare for the ride home.

Yes, in some cases we can deliver to surrounding areas and nearby states. Delivery is available for an additional fee based on distance, travel time, and related costs. Reach out and we can talk through options.

At this time, we do not typically ship puppies by air.

We accept cash, Venmo, and Facebook Pay, though we typically prefer Venmo.

Usually no, but under special circumstances we may consider it.

We will hold a reserved puppy at no charge for 3 days after their go-home date. After that, a boarding fee may apply. If pickup is delayed too long without communication, we may move on to another home.

In some cases, yes. We may allow scheduled visits for available puppies before they are ready to go home, depending on timing and what is best for the litter.

If at any point you can no longer keep your dog, you must contact us first. We never want one of our dogs ending up in a shelter or rescue, and we want to help make sure they are placed in a safe, appropriate home.

If you have a concern, please contact Redline Goldens right away. Our Refund and Returns Policy outlines a three-day return period for an equal-value replacement when available, subject to a licensed veterinarian's clearance and buyer-paid return costs. No cash refund is promised; your signed puppy purchase agreement controls.

In general, deposits are non-refundable and puppy sales are considered final. If a dog is returned to us later, that does not mean a refund will be given.

Once a puppy leaves our care, the new owner is responsible for supervision, routine veterinary care, vaccinations, and keeping the puppy safe in its new environment.