Golden Retriever stud service from verified owners
Every Golden Retriever stud on VerifiedStuds belongs to an identity-verified owner, and Verified Health studs show their OFA clearances right on the profile. Search by location, line, fee and semen type, then book and pay through the site.
$500 to $2,000
typical fee, while titled studs cost more
6 clearances
needed before the Verified Health badge
Natural, chilled, frozen
breeding methods
Our first Golden listings are going live now. Because we are new, these Founding Stud spots are still open.
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Show your Golden's OFA clearances, titles and line to breeders when they are ready to book.
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Claim this spotGolden Retriever stud fees commonly run from about $500 to $2,000, with titled and proven studs at the top of that range or above it. In addition, some owners ask for pick of the litter instead of, or on top of, a cash fee. Our stud fee guide covers the common arrangements.
$500 to $2,000
Typical range: about $500 to $2,000
Titled and proven studs: top of the range, although some charge more
We follow the AKC and Golden Retriever Club of America health screening list. A stud earns the Verified Health badge when its owner uploads:
Test
What we accept
Hips
OFA hip evaluation or PennHIP
Elbows
OFA elbow evaluation
Heart
Cardiac exam by a cardiologist, registered with OFA
Eyes
Eye exam by a board-certified ophthalmologist (CAER), within the last 12 months
DNA
NCL (neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis)
Brucellosis
Negative test taken before the breeding
Recommended and shown on the profile when present: prcd-PRA, GR-PRA1, GR-PRA2 and ichthyosis DNA panels. Hip and elbow results must come from a dog at least 24 months old for OFA final ratings. In addition, you can look up any registered result on the OFA website.
Want the detail? Then read the full Golden Retriever health clearances guide.
Goldens are bred for the show ring, field work and family life, and the lines differ in coat, build and drive. Therefore, owners tag each stud's line and list titles such as CH, FC or hunt test titles, so you can match a stud to your program.
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First, shortlist studs and message owners through the site to agree on dates and terms.
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Then book the stud and pay the listed fee by card at checkout.
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After that, accept the breeding terms before the booking confirms.
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Finally, the owner is paid through Stripe, and you can leave a verified review after the breeding.
Own a Golden Retriever stud? List Your Stud free. The first 100 studs pay no commission on their first booking.
Also compare Goldendoodle studs, Poodle studs, Labrador Retriever studs and German Shorthaired Pointer studs, or see every breed on our stud dogs by breed page. Planning his workload? Then read our guide to age limits for studs. Owners of every breed can list here.
Booking a stud far from home? Then read the dog artificial insemination guide, or see how VerifiedStuds works from search to booking.
How much is a Golden Retriever stud fee?
Most fall between $500 and $2,000. However, titled studs and proven producers can cost more, and some owners take pick of the litter instead.
What clearances should a Golden Retriever stud have?
OFA hips, elbows, heart and eyes, the NCL DNA test, and a recent negative Brucellosis test. In addition, PRA and ichthyosis DNA results are a plus.
How old must a Golden stud be?
OFA gives final hip and elbow ratings at 24 months, so a fully cleared stud is at least two years old.
Is natural breeding available?
Many Golden owners offer natural breeding as well as chilled or frozen semen. Each profile lists the options.
Can I see a stud's OFA results myself?
Yes. Profiles show the OFA numbers the owner uploaded, and you can also look them up on the OFA website.
Does VerifiedStuds guarantee a litter?
No. We verify owner identity and health documents, but conception depends on both dogs. Any return service comes from the stud owner's terms.
List him free while the 100 Founding Stud spots are open, or compare typical fees first.