Max just turned one today! (March 8, 2021) He came from Evita x Aero, he was purple boy. I was supposed to get an August puppy but with the early days of covid (before everyone in the world decided they wanted a dog) you called and said you had puppies available for May if I wanted one. ...
Goldiva Golden Testimonials
Kristie Conrad, Long Island, NY
Buoy is an offspring of Am GCHB Goldiva’s Macho Macho Man at PoeticGold “Remy” x Can GCH Goldiva’s Wheel of Fortune “Casco” After begging for over a year for a golden retriever, I finally got the surprise of a lifetime on my birthday! I can attest that there is ABSOLUTELY no better gift than a ...
The Sullivan Family, Southborough, Massachusetts
It is impossible to describe what Murphy and Maisie have added to our lives. Murphy (Halo & Gabe) became such an important part of our family we decided we needed to get him a friend in order to keep him at his healthiest and happiest. We brought Maisie (Striker & Rosie) home and after ...
Paul and Amie Holmes Killington, VT
Isabelle and Maggie, our two golden retrievers, have been wonderful members of our family for over a decade. Back in 2006, my daughter, Amie, was living in Portland, ME when she welcomed our first Goldiva Golden in our family. Three short years later, Maggie, our second Goldiva Golden puppy and Isabelle’s half-sister, became my shadow ...
Sam, Bonnie, and Aaron Marks, New York City
Our Dog Emmett has spread tons of joy at the Manhattan V.A. hospital and NYC – ACS (children’s services). No matter what age the person is, he seems to sense exactly what they need. With some, he readily approaches as they smile and offer belly rubs. Others simply want to observe him from across the ...
Anandi & Dan Cullaty, Wellesley Hill’s, MA
GCH Martini x GCHS Mud Lake Mad Hatter Maxx (Siena) GCH Skylar x GCHB Tamarack Billions of Stars Over PoeticGold “Mystic” (Evita) There is something extraordinary about Mary’s Goldens. We share our home with two of her girls and occasionally babysit a third. Outwardly they are uniquely beautiful. Inwardly, they share the same traits; ...
Molly Newton, Bates College
Mary, Hello from Bates! Tilly (Boomer x Claire, Sept 2015) sends her love to you, Brian, and your pack. She is 3 now and continues to love her life working in Student Affairs at Bates. Tilly works 5 days week during the school year, but takes much more time off in the summer to ...
Stefanie & Jim Graham, East Greenbush, New York
Dear Mary, We received your Christmas card yesterday and were delighted to find that Saranac’s brother (sister?) was on the cover of the LL Bean Holiday Gift Guide! When we received the catalogue we joked and bragged that it might be Sara’s sibling! Also, my daughter called and left a message yesterday. She is looking ...
Jill Simmons, Poetic Gold Farm
I chose my heart dog Tally, Goldiva Raleigh Tangled Up In Blue CD RAE TDI TT CGCA CGC, because of his people-loving temperament as a baby and the beautiful overall balance in his conformation, without knowing he would be a life-changing dog. Of the many goldens I have owned over the years, Tally embodies everything I believe a golden should be. What experienced dog people call an “honest dog”, Tally gives his best effort to do the right thing, always. ...
Donna Tippy, Mountain Lakes, NJ
(Am/Can CH Striker x Can CH Olivia “Summer”) (BISS GCHB Tamarack Billions of Stars Over PoeticGold CD RN TDI CGCA CGCU CGC “Mystic” x Am GCH/Can CH Sklyar RN CGC “River”) Goldiva’s August on Chocorua’s Summit, “Summer” is a Striker ex Olivia puppy born in August of 2013 who came into our lives that fall. ...
Beth & Bruce Webster, Manhattan, NY & Kennebunkport, ME
Am/Can CH Emmett x Can CH Luna “Tony” Am/Can CH Striker x Am GCH/Can CH Martini “Lucy” Tony, our seventh Golden, is a very special boy. He was the pick of the litter and won our hearts when at 5 weeks old he walked up to the door of the whelping box (all the other ...
Jonathan King & Jim Stott, Founders, Stonewall Kitchen
Lily Pad completed our family of three goldens almost five years ago. She has been the most wonderful dog since the day she arrived. She’s is literally in a constant state of bliss and loves to sing with joy. From her first visit to the beach at only 15 weeks we have never been able to keep her out of the water since. Her favorite activity is hanging by the pool with us enjoying a long swim and then sunbathing on a chaise. ...
Colette & Clyde Y, Boston, MA
We first became aware of Goldiva Goldens through the Golden Retriever Forum. At the time my husband and I were finally ready to have a dog of our own, and after reading up on the Golden Retriever breed, decided to get one and decided to research breeders. I knew that this breed is known to have a higher risk of certain conditions, and to lessen those risks, I would need to find a not only reliable breeder, but one that is honest and cares for the breed and its future, which led me to Goldiva Goldens/Goldiva Goldens and Gardens with Mary and Lauren. ...
Paul and Kristen Jaworski, Tolland CT
GCH Turner x Daisy Julius and Emmie joined us in May 2019. Immediately they took to our 6 year old Golden, Midas. The 3 of them make quite a site strolling neighborhoods, college campus’, outdoor shopping areas, and farmers markets. Everyone who meets them cannot believe how well behaved and sweet they are. They are ...
Kaitlyn Chisholm & Noel Acciari (Boston Bruins #55)
Am/Can CH Striker x Can CH Magdalena Thor is our first Golden Retriever as a couple. My parents had a Goldiva Golden, Jacoby, who we lost in early 2016. My fiancé and I decided we needed start our small family and a golden would be the perfect addition. We contacted Mary and shortly after, our ...
Michelle Duncan from Valley Cottage, New York
Can CH Saoirse x Am GCH Nautilus Timber Yesterday was Reagan’s 1st Birthday and we wanted to say hello to you both and let you know how amazing he is doing. Our home is so happy & complete with him in it. He makes everyone laughs & smile who he meets & has 10 ...
Kelly Park, White River Junction, VT
(Am CH Striker x Can CH Juliet) We’ve owned and been in contact with a lot of Goldens and these are by far the most relaxed, smartest and sweetest puppies we’ve ever seen. Our kids are head over heels in love with him, even when he has them cornered and up on the couch! I ...
Leslie Carson
(Am CH Striker x Tilly) I have a attached a few pictures of our golden, Benny, in action. He was born 5/2/2007 and his mother was Tilly and father Striker. Benny has joined us hiking and in Sept 2012 we completed the 48 4,000 footers in NH. The picture on the mountain is on Mount ...
Shawn Rousseau, Kent CT
College Counselor, Head Coach Girls Varsity Hockey, Kent School (Am CH Gabriel x Can CH Reba) “That is the cutest dog I have ever seen,” is a statement I have heard about 200 times since our return to Kent last Saturday! Bowdie is like the mayor of campus! Everybody loves him! Bowdie was an absolute ...
Laura & Steve Johnson, Cambridge, MA
Steve and I wanted to send you an email to give you an update on our wonderful pup, Sully! He will be 6-months old in a few days, and now weighs 50lbs! He is absolutely beautiful - light, light blonde with a cute wavy coat along his back and fluff around his ears! ...
Theresa Boucher, Newton, MA
Can CH Vegas x Can CH Eve, “Savannah” Am CH Emmett x Can CH Eve, “Scarlet” Savannah is my eighth golden retriever and embodies the perfect golden. She has beautiful conformation, is bright, loving, eager to please and very attentive. Prior to adopting her, we had lost our golden to cancer so a healthy pup ...
Les Otten, Sunday River, Bethel, ME
(Am CH Emmett x Can CH Bella litter) Sophie is my 8th golden, and I must say that my experience at Goldiva Goldens has been far and away the best. I got to meet Sophie when she was just 3 weeks old and visited her regularly until she was 8 weeks when she came home. ...
Sandi Read, Wild Iris Farm, Bar Harbor, ME
(Am CH Striker x Marilyn) Well, we made it home just fine although McDuff did not like his crate and howled and cried for an hour even with me petting him through the bars – finally put him on the floor between my feet and he immediately fell asleep. Played when we got here, and ...
Gene, Theresa, and John Carey, South Portland, ME
(Am CH Striker x Can CH Calypso). Cooper is the 3rd golden retriever we’ve shared our home with. They are all the same, yet different. Cooper (Striker/Calypso) is the most affectionate dog I’ve ever seen. Nothing but unconditional love. He’s a 75lb lap dog with a hyperactive wagging tail. Just try to sneak out. If ...
Courtney Klenk
Am CH Striker x Can CH Rebel I first became aware of Goldiva Goldens when I was on a clinical rotation as a graduate physical therapy student at the University of New England. I was living on Tuttle Rd in Cumberland at the time and upon moving, I noticed a house with a massive flag ...
Chad Riley, Winchester, MA
(Am CH Striker x Can CH Calypso) After a year of promising our ten and eight year old that only if they got along for one straight week would we get a puppy I realized that they would be in graduate school by the time our new puppy arrived! Having grown up with a Golden ...
Bob & Toni Flanigan, Granby, CT
(Am CH Striker x Can CH Dazzle) I have two girls from Goldiva Goldens and we couldn’t be happier. These dogs have a great personality and their temperaments are awesome. We purchased a female from Striker and Dazzle. Then we acquired her sister also from the same mom and dad. They are like two peas ...
Bill & Kathy Purington, Manchester, ME
(Am CH Striker x Can CH Olivia) Just thought I would update you on our “Sandy” puppy. She is settling in nicely now. As Bill says “Hurricane Sandy” is now “Tropical Storm Sandy”, and in another week will most likely just be “Heavy Wind Sandy”! She is very smart… And will make a great bird ...