About Happy Tails Mini Goldens
Health
Health
Health
We prioritize health FIRST above all else, using a mixture of tests to ensure all of our parents are the healthiest they can be and produce the most healthy puppies! We look very closely at the genetics of our parents before deciding on a pairing. We want you to enjoy years of stress-free, happy, healthy years with your puppy!
Beauty
Health
Health
We prioritize beauty second, because we believe that a miniature golden retriever should actually LOOK like a golden retriever and also reflect the beauty that this classic breed is known for! We spend lots of time combining physical traits of parents before settling on a match that will bring out the best of either pair in their puppies!
Size
Health
Size
Last of all, but not least, we focus on the size of our puppies! We want our dogs to fit every lifestyle, which is why we have a mix of sizes to best suit our family's needs and wishes! We want our dogs to be easy to manage, move, and travel with, while not being so small that they inherit negative characteristics or become a hassle to own.
About Happy Tails Mini Goldens
Have Questions?
Visit out FAQs page to see what other people are asking about our miniature golden retriever puppies, what our answers are, and what questions you might additionally have that isn't listed there! If you have any other questions, you can email us and we'll get back to you within a few hours!
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Do you know you want one of our miniature golden retriever puppies, but don't know when, which litter, or which pairing you'd like your puppy from? Getting on our waitlist will give you first-pick priority over other buyers for whichever puppy you want according to the order you were placed on our waitlist. If you're every interested in a future litter, a specific future momma's puppy, or a specific timing, this would help immensely and help you get your puppy before they're all taken!
Our Blog
If you want to have some tips and tricks, advice, training information, or any other words of wisdom from us, you can look at our "Blog" page and see some of the articles we've covered about miniature golden retrievers, what they include, our daily routine with them, and lots of other things to help you not only be more confident with us, but also in our program and what we hope to accomplish!
What is a Mini golden?
Golden Retriever, Cocker Spaniel, and Poodle
Golden retrievers are the most beloved dog in America for a reason. They are fiercely loyal, smart, gentle, loving, and people-oriented. They get along great with other dogs, new situations, and new people. They are some of the best dog breeds you can use for service and therapy work, as they are extremely smart, quick to learn, and eager to please. They primarily don't have aggression, anxiety, or reactive behavior like other dog breeds do. They have that long, gorgeous coat with the beautiful feathering, the proud head and chest, and the wise, soulful eyes.
Cocker spaniels are very similar to the golden retriever, if a little more of the home-body dogs who like to stay with you more than anything. They are described as one of the most "merry" dog breeds, constantly wagging their tails and in a happy mood. They are eager to please and people-focused rather than dog focused, making them ideal family companions. Despite all this, they have very gentle souls and can be hurt when their owners are disappointed with them, so positivity is key!
Poodles are known as the second smartest dog in the world, meaning they are very sharp, smart, and quick to learn. They are highly adaptable to new situations, areas, and people. They are a very proud, goofy, and witty breed, enjoying being the center of attention and attracting the most laughs. They tend to prefer strange dogs over strange people, but are protective and loyal to a fault around their families.
These traits combined make a highly loyal, intelligent, friendly, social, and happy dog! We watch the temperaments and personalities of all of our dogs to ensure they pass on the best traits to their puppies, keeping the most sound structure related to the golden retriever as possible!
Why choose the mini golden?
Mini goldens are a fantastic choice for families who want/need a smaller sized dog without trading in the characteristics and temperament that they love. Whether it's because you live in an apartment with a size limit, you're a frequent traveler who needs an easily movable and manageable size, you're older and can't manage a large dog, or simply because you find the size easier, mini goldens fit the bill! Small breeds can have bad anxiety, nerves, or reactive issues, so having a smaller-sized dog with the friendly, happy, easy going personality of the golden retriever is a major attraction for families who don't want to have to pick and choose!
They are cheaper! Everything from food, water, grooming, tools, travel, etc. is cheaper with a mini golden! There's just not as much of them, and so managing them is not only easier, but also much cheaper than managing a 60-80 lb golden retriever.
They can be healthier! I will be the first to admit that there are fantastic golden retriever breeders who prioritize health above all, but there are some things that can't be done or undone in a shorter amount of time. By combining these breeds, we lower their individual risks of diseases and issues. We use Embark which tests for over 191 different genetic defects to ensure that pups never receive something unhealthy from their parents, and also OFA test for hips, elbows, eyes, cardiac, thyroid, and patella in each of our parent dogs to lower the risk for certain diseases related.
We have been interviewed, tested, and trialed by different training organizations, including service and therapy dog training facilities and companies. Three of our pups have gone on to become service dogs or therapy dogs, and if that doesn't speak to how amazing they are, I don't know what does!
Questions?
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Our Favorite Little Mini Golden Puppies!
Daddy Teddy - 12 lbs
Daddy Ares - est. 35 lbs
Momma Darlin - 35 lbs
Momma Tessa - 32 lbs
Momma Annie - 34 lbs
Momma Willow - 50 lbs
Momma Londyn - 40 lbs
Momma Aspen - 42 lbs
Momma Ember - 30 lbs
From Canada to Connecticut...
From Canada to Connecticut...
