Two golden retrievers sitting outdoors on a rock with leashes, one dark golden and one lighter, with dry grass and branches in the background.

Principal- means “first order of importance,” and that is how we feel about our purebred Golden Retrievers and this special breed. They come first!

Crowd with dogs at "Welcome to Golden" street event.
Golden Retriever at a dog show with handler
Logo of the Mile Hi Golden Retriever Club featuring three illustrated golden retrievers with mountains and a blue sky in the background.
Woman posing with a golden retriever holding a purple ribbon at a dog show outdoors.
Green banner with a dog holding a stick, text reads: 'Proud member of the Golden Retriever Club of America, adhering to the Code of Ethics'.

A little about us…

A Golden Retriever on a table next to a person in a red outfit holding a red second place ribbon under an orange canopy.
A woman holding a large brown dog with a blue ribbon, smiling at an outdoor event; trees and a grassy area in the background.

We are based in beautiful Castle Rock, Colorado. We participate and travel to compete in AKC events nationally. We work hard to make sure each Principal Golden is an excellent representation of the breed and a dog of a life-time, capturing your heart and becoming your “Principal” pal. Our dogs are fully health tested adhering to the Golden Retriever Club of America (GRCA) code of ethics. Every dog we breed has a CHIC certification.

The OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) created the Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) by partnering with parent clubs to research and maintain information on the health issues in specific breeds. They have an established protocol for breed-specific heath screenings. Dogs tested in accordance with that protocol are recognized with a CHIC number and certification.

We are a small home based hobby-breeder that is focused on making positive contributions to the overall breed; with primary focus on health, disposition, conformation and longevity through preservation breeding pratcices. Our dogs are family first above all else!

Dog swimming in a pool, fetching a yellow ball, with North America Diving Dogs banner in the background.
Golden Retriever standing on a podium with a handler, displaying a ribbon from the Lehigh Golden Retriever Club, August 2023.
Illustration of two golden retrievers with a decorative frame and text "Principal Goldens, Castle Rock, Colorado." Background shows mountains and trees, with blue and purple award ribbons.

  • You will first need to complete a puppy questionnaire. A follow-up phone call will then be conducted to discuss, and mutually agree this is the right fit for your family. We will also discuss if you prefer a male or female. We are also happy to refer you to other reputable golden retriever breeders if timing or litter plans do not work for you, however we feel it’s worth the wait!

  • We love hearing feedback about favorite puppies, but ultimately we will pick the puppy for you. As we learn about them intimately from raising them we can help pair the perfect match for your family and lifestyle. Our goal is happy pet puppies in happy pet homes, and successful dogs in show/performance homes.

  • We love local homes, but we are happy to help families from out of state! We can recommend a flight nanny.