Meet Our Goldens

A Legacy of Love, Temperament & Purpose

At Country Pearls Goldens, our dogs are so much more than the foundation of our breeding program. They're cherished members of our family, each with their own personality, special qualities, and place in our hearts.

We believe exceptional Golden Retrievers begin with thoughtful breeding decisions, a commitment to health, and a deep understanding of temperament.

We invite you to get to know the Goldens who make Country Pearls so special. Beyond their beautiful coats, you'll discover the personalities, companionship, and love that inspire everything we do.

Sunnyfield's Vincent Van Gogh “Castle”

Our Forever Boy | International Champion | Proven Stud | Therapy Dog

Castle is the heart of Country Pearls Goldens and a treasured member of our family. This handsome, 60-pound Golden Retriever is convinced he's a lap dog, has never met a stranger, and knows exactly how to charm his way into someone's heart.

Full of personality, Castle loves showing off his zoomies, especially when someone joins in the fun and tries to catch him! He's also quite the conversationalist, communicating with us through his adorable grunts and playful growly noises.

But beneath that fun-loving personality is something we value even more: his remarkable temperament. Castle is gentle, patient, affectionate, and wonderfully adaptable. Whether he's playing with children, relaxing with his family, or bringing comfort to someone during a therapy dog visit, he has a special way of making people feel loved.

Castle has also distinguished himself in the show ring, earning his International Championship alongside his young handler, Kane. As a proven stud, he contributes not only his beautiful appearance but also the temperament and qualities we value in our breeding program.

His health testing, pedigree, and recent reproductive evaluation reflect the care and consideration we put into our breeding decisions.

Castle isn't simply a part of our breeding program. He's our forever boy, and we couldn't imagine Country Pearls without him.

A Heart for Therapy Work

Castle's greatest gift isn't simply his beautiful appearance. It's his extraordinary ability to connect with people.

As a registered therapy dog, Castle brings comfort, companionship, and joy to those he visits. Whether he's making children laugh, offering a quiet presence to someone having a difficult day, or simply accepting a much-needed hug, he seems to understand what each moment requires.

His gentle confidence, patience, and adaptability are qualities we deeply value in our Golden Retrievers.

Discover more about Castle's therapy work on our Therapy Dogs page.

A Champion With Purpose

Castle is an International Champion through the International All Breed Canine Association (IABCA), earning his title alongside his young handler, Kane. His accomplishments in the show ring reflect the structure, breed characteristics, and quality we value in our Golden Retrievers.

But Castle's credentials extend well beyond the show ring.

As a responsible breeding program, we believe that health testing is an essential part of making informed breeding decisions. Castle has completed his health clearances, including OFA evaluations, and has undergone genetic testing with clear results on his tested Golden Retriever panel.

Castle is also a proven, active stud. His recent reproductive evaluation demonstrated excellent semen quality, with our veterinarian confirming that semen shipment may be an option.

We're proud of Castle's accomplishments, but even prouder of the exceptional temperament he brings to our family, his therapy work, and our breeding program.

View Castle's Health Clearances, Genetic Testing & Pedigree Below.

Health Clearances & Genetic Testing

At Country Pearls Goldens, health testing is an essential part of our commitment to responsible breeding.

Castle has completed his required health clearances and has undergone genetic testing, with clear results on his tested panel. We believe in transparency and are proud to make his health documentation available to prospective puppy families and approved breeding partners.

Our goal is to make informed breeding decisions that prioritize the health, soundness, and well-being of future generations.

Castle is available for stud service. Please contact us if you are interested. A.I. or T.C.I. service only. No live cover. He is a proven stud.

All studs we choose outside of our home are put through the same rigorous testing we put our own dogs through. We require voluntary Golden Retriever DNA tests for all studs as well as AKC mandatory OFA tests. We also never breed our dogs to or support any type of puppy mill program. Country Pearls Goldens is committed in making sure only good breeders are supported.

That being said, any professional breeder who wishes to use one of our studs will be held to the same standard. Please only inquire about our stud if you can answer yes to the following…you are a professional breeder, your female is OFA & AKC certified and has all Golden Retriever genetic clearances completed along with proof, your dogs are part of loving homes. We are responsible for any puppies that others may produce as a result of our studs and want to make sure they are as well taken care of as ours. Thank you for understanding.