Mini Golden Retriever | A Smaller Golden Retriever
The Perfect Blend of Size, Temperament, and Loyalty
The Miniature Golden Retriever has quickly gained popularity due to their easy-to-manage size, sweet temperament, overall good health, and low-shedding coats.
I’m Heather Gibson, and I’ve devoted my heart to raising the best Miniature Golden Retrievers possible. I truly believe that a Mini Golden Retriever offers the same warmth, intelligence, and devotion we love in standard Goldens, all wrapped up in a smaller, more convenient package. In my experience, Miniature Golden Retrievers are one of the best new breeds available.
My family and I are passionate about raising happy, healthy Mini Golden Retrievers in our loving nursery here in Utah. With years of experience and a deep love for this incredible breed, we’re dedicated to ensuring every puppy is well-socialized, healthy, and ready to become a cherished member of their new family. Ethical breeding, thorough health testing, and early socialization are at the heart of everything we do. For us, this isn’t just about raising pets—it’s about creating lifelong companions who bring joy and love to their families.
If you’re searching for a loyal jogging partner, a gentle companion, or a new best friend for your kids, a Miniature Golden Retriever might be the perfect fit. I invite you to explore my website to learn more about why my puppies are so special and how one a small Golden Retriever could warm your heart and home.
In The Press
What is a Mini Golden Retriever?
We carefully mix Golden Retrievers with Cocker Spaniels, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and Poodles. The goal is to keep the friendly, intelligent, and loyal traits while offering a more compact companion with better health.
Are you an ethical Mini Golden Retriever breeder:
I prioritize ethical breeding by carefully selecting parent dogs with excellent health clearances, solid structure, great personalities and ideal size and looks. My focus is on producing Mini Golden Retrievers with gentle temperaments, low-shedding coats, and the qualities needed for family life or therapy work.
Do you perform genetic tests prior to breeding?
We thoroughly screen our parent dogs with genetic testing for more than 200 disease combinations before breeding. This ensures we maintain strong genetic lines and reduce the risk of passing on hereditary conditions, resulting in healthier Mini Golden Retriever puppies.
Where do you care for the puppies?
We believe an ethical breeder should offer a professional nursery environment for proper sanitization and a well structured environment to help every puppy get the best start in life. For this reason, we built a state of the art puppy nursery that includes bioguard walls and floors, central heat and air and a truly professional environment.
Our Commitment to excellence in this breed.
Through ethical breeding and careful attention to health and temperament, we’ve seen firsthand how these loving companions can transform a family’s life and provide unmatched emotional support. Our passion drives us to continually refine and improve each generation, creating well-rounded, healthy Mini Golden Retrievers that bring joy, comfort, and companionship wherever they go.
Mini Mini Golden Retrievers for Emotional Support
What is an emotional support Mini Golden Retriever?
An emotional support Mini Golden Retriever is a specially chosen companion that provides comfort, stability, and emotional well-being to individuals facing anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges. With their calm temperament, intelligence, and deep bond with their owners, Mini Golden Retrievers are ideal for offering the affection and reassurance needed in stressful situations. While they don’t require formal service dog training, they must be well-socialized and responsive to their owner’s needs to excel in this role. Some people call these Mini Golden Retrievers “comfort retrievers.”
Health and Personality Are Our Priorities
Why Choose Big Hearted Breeders for Your Mini Golden Retriever?
- Health Guarantee: We provide a comprehensive puppy health guarantee, giving you peace of mind that your puppy comes from hereditary health concerns.
- Thorough Health Testing: All parent dogs are rigorously tested for over 200 genetic diseases, ensuring the healthiest possible puppies for your family.
- Years of Experience: With 11 years of experience in breeding Mini Golden Retrievers, we’ve perfected the art of raising healthy, and well-adjusted puppies.
- Professional Breeder Standards: As professional breeders, we adhere to the highest ethical standards, ensuring every puppy receives exceptional care.
- Expert Breeding Coach: We are also a breeding coach, helping other breeders around the world follow the best practices for ethical breeding.
- Exceptional Temperament: We focus on breeding Mini Golden Retrievers with the friendly, loving, and intelligent traits that make them ideal companions.
- Low-Shedding Coats: Many of our puppies inherit low-shedding coats, perfect for families seeking a more allergy-friendly pet.
- Adaptable and Versatile: Our Mini Golden Retrievers thrive in a variety of environments, from active households to quieter homes.
- Lifelong Support: We’re here throughout your puppy’s life, offering guidance & advice as your Mini Golden Retriever grows with your family.
At Big Hearted Breeders, we combine passion, professionalism, and a love for this incredible breed to deliver Miniature Golden Retriever puppies that will bring joy, love, and companionship into your life.
What we include with your Mini Golden Retriever:
- Microchip and information
- 30 Days of Pet Insurance – You Must Register It Before Picking Up Your puppy
- Vaccines and deworming
- Wellness exam
- Vet Health clearance letter
- Contract and litter registration
- Litter scented blanket
- Health warranty 1-5 years
- Support from the day you pick up your puppy. If you need anything just reach out.
Nationwide Puppy Delivery with Our Caring Puppy Nannies
We are proud to offer nationwide puppy delivery with the help of our trusted puppy nannies, who ensure your Mini Golden Retriever travels safely and comfortably to their new home. Our puppy nannies are experienced in providing loving care throughout the journey, prioritizing your puppy’s health, happiness, and well-being every step of the way. Whether you’re near or far, we’ll make sure your new companion arrives ready to bring love and joy into your life. With our puppy nanny service, you can trust that your furry family member is in the best hands until they’re in yours.
What People Say About Our Mini Golden Retrievers…
“Stella has been a blessing for me, she is growing strong and beautiful, she is playful and extraordinarily smart and affectionate. I feel fortunate that I chose Heather as the breeder because I can tell that the way Stella was socialized with her family that she is the best dog I could have gotten.”
– Barbara N. from New Mexico
“Have two mini golden retrievers and they love us so much, of course, we love them more and Heather is there anytime I have a question. They love the food she has recommended for them. You can tell when you meet Heather she loves her mini goldens.”
– Robert S.
“We had an excellent experience with Heather! She was great to work with and we absolutely love our mini golden retriever, Loki! He arrived in perfect health and is a happy, well-socialized, and outgoing puppy. Loki is destined to be an emotional support dog and seems well suited to the task.”
-Kate F. A. from Michigan
Advantages of the Mini Golden Retriever:
- Compact Size: Smaller than a standard Golden Retriever, making them ideal for apartments or homes with limited space.
- Friendly Temperament: Known for their gentle, loving, and social nature, perfect for families or individuals.
- Intelligence and Trainability: Quick learners, making them easy to train for basic commands, advanced tricks, or even therapy roles.
- Low-Shedding Coats: Often have coats that shed less, making them more manageable for allergy-sensitive households.
- Healthier Genetics: Crossbreeding can reduce the risk of some hereditary health issues common in purebred dogs.
- Adaptability: Suited to various lifestyles, including active families, seniors, or individuals seeking a loyal companion.
- Great with Children and Pets: Patient and gentle, making them excellent playmates and friends for kids and other animals.
- Emotional Support Potential: Their calm and empathetic nature makes them well-suited as emotional support dogs.
- Energetic but Balanced: Active enough for outdoor adventures but happy to relax and cuddle indoors.
- Long Lifespan: Smaller size can often mean a slightly longer lifespan compared to standard Golden Retrievers.
Become a Mini Golden Retriever Guardian
If you live in Utah and are interested in becoming a Guardian for one of our puppies, it’s a wonderful opportunity to be part of our extended family. Our Guardian Program allows loving families to raise one of our carefully selected Mini Golden Retriever puppies in their home while partnering with us to ensure the dog remains a part of our ethical breeding program. As a Guardian, you’ll receive a high-quality, well-bred puppy at little to no cost and provide them with a happy, nurturing environment. In return, we retain breeding rights for a set period, during which the dog will occasionally return to us for breeding purposes. Guardians must commit to caring for the dog’s daily needs, provide regular veterinary care, and live within driving distance for ease of coordination. If you’re ready to give one of our puppies a loving home while contributing to our mission of raising exceptional Mini Golden Retrievers, we’d love to talk with you about this rewarding program!
Premium Nutrition for Healthy Puppies
We trust PawTree to provide the best nutrition for our Mini Golden Retrievers. Made with high-quality, natural ingredients and free of fillers or by-products, PawTree supports your puppy’s growth, immune system, and overall health. Their tailored formulas promote strong development, shiny coats, and happy, healthy pups. Start your Mini Golden Retriever on PawTree for a lifetime of wellness!
Mini Golden Retrievers are typically a mix of Golden Retriever, Cocker Spaniel, Cavalier King Charles, and/or Poodle. The exact combination depends on the breeder’s program and focus on size, coat type, and temperament.
The smallest Mini Golden Retrievers weigh around 20-35 pounds and stand approximately 14-18 inches tall. These sizes can vary based on genetics and specific breed mixes.
Mini Golden Retrievers are friendly, intelligent, and eager to please. They share the Golden Retriever’s loving and sociable nature but often inherit a calm demeanor from the smaller breeds in their lineage.
Yes, Mini Golden Retrievers can be healthy, but like any breed, they may be prone to certain genetic conditions. Regular vet check-ups and careful breeding practices help ensure their overall well-being.
Mini Golden Retrievers typically live between 12 to 15 years, depending on their genetics, diet, and overall care.
Yes, Mini Golden Retrievers can be trained as service dogs. Their intelligence, trainability, and affectionate nature make them suitable for various service roles, including mobility assistance and medical alert tasks.
Mini Golden Retrievers should be brushed 1-2 times a week maybe more during seasonal shedding periods. A bath is recommended every 4-6 weeks depending on their outside environment. Professional grooming is not required.
