Golden retriever puppies · Rio Linda, Sacramento area
Raised in the barnyard, ready for your living room.
Our goldens grow up in a loving home on our farm in Rio Linda, near Sacramento, California, with plenty of outdoor time and gentle handling and play every day. We love watching their little personalities grow and seeing them become part of a family.
- Newest litter
- Born Sept 2
- Puppies in the litter
- 4 girls · 5 boys
- Go-home day
- Oct 28
- Raising goldens since
- 2016
Life at Golden Line
Little moments from the whelping box
Our story
A small family program, one litter at a time.
I've loved dogs my whole life, ever since childhood, and golden retrievers most of all. In 2016 I started raising them myself. My favorite part is the joy on a family's faces when they welcome their new puppy home.
About the farm
Just for fun
Which kind of golden fits your family?
Every litter has its explorers, its cuddlers and its steady sweethearts. Answer three quick questions and we'll tell you which one to ask us about.
Health
AKC parents, documented puppies
See our vet care timeline, health guarantee and what comes home with every puppy.
Health and certifications QuestionsPricing, deposits and pick-up
Straight answers about how reserving a puppy works.
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Tell us about your home. We reply to every application personally.
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Close to home
Golden retriever puppies near Sacramento
Looking for a golden retriever puppy in the Sacramento area? We raise our puppies at home on our small farm in Rio Linda, California. We've been raising goldens since 2016, and we love helping families find their next companion.
Families from Elverta, Antelope, North Highlands, Roseville, Rocklin, Citrus Heights, Folsom, Elk Grove, West Sacramento, Rancho Cordova, Carmichael, Fair Oaks and Orangevale are welcome to apply.
Meet your puppy here in Rio Linda
Approved families can visit by appointment once the puppies are six weeks old. Pickup is in person at our farm, so you can meet us and see where your puppy grew up.
Meet the available puppies, or read about prices, deposits and farm visits before applying.
“Daisy has been the sweetest addition to our family. She came home healthy, happy and well socialized. We couldn’t recommend Golden Line Pups more!”The Larson family, Elk Grove · Daisy, 2023 litter
Available puppies
Golden retriever puppies in Rio Linda
Raised here in the Sacramento area, our puppies were born on September 2, 2026 to Nalla, a purebred field golden retriever, and Rex, a purebred English cream golden retriever. Each puppy wears a colored collar from birth so you can follow them week by week. Photos of each puppy are added as they grow.
Nalla × Rex
- Born
- September 2, 2026
- Go-home date
- October 28, 2026
- Litter size
- 4 girls · 5 boys
- Deposit
- $400
- Expected adult weight
- 55–75 lb (girls 55–65, boys 65–75)
Week 1 of 856 days until go-home day
A $400 deposit reserves a puppy. Every puppy goes home with AKC registration paperwork and all of its health paperwork. Puppies are $1,200 to $1,500. Limited AKC registration is included, and full registration is available for an extra fee. We accept cash, Venmo and Zelle.
About the farm
Where our puppies grow up
Our puppies grow up in a loving, caring home on our small farm in Rio Linda, California, near Sacramento.
I've loved dogs since childhood, and golden retrievers have always held a special place in my heart. In 2016 I began breeding them here in Rio Linda, California.
Every litter is raised with care and plenty of attention, and nothing makes me happier than seeing a family welcome a new member.
We also keep chickens, and the puppies get plenty of outdoor time.
A puppy's first eight weeks
- Weeks 0–2
With mom
Quiet days with Nalla, gentle handling every day, and first deworming at 2 weeks.
- Weeks 3–4
Eyes open
First wobbly steps, new sounds and textures, and the start of weaning. Second deworming at 4 weeks.
- Weeks 5–6
Exploring
Playtime, new people, and first shots at 6 weeks. Approved families can start visiting.
- Weeks 7–8
Ready for home
Vet exam and puppy picks at 7 weeks, then final deworming and go-home day at 8 weeks.
Health and paperwork
Healthy puppies, with every step written down
Every vaccine, deworming and vet visit is recorded with its date, and that record goes home with your puppy. Ask and we'll send copies before you reserve.
Parents
Nalla, the mother, is a purebred field golden retriever. Rex, the father, is a purebred English cream golden retriever. Both are AKC registered and up to date on all their immunizations and vaccinations.
Puppies
Every puppy is dewormed at 2, 4, 6 and 8 weeks, gets its first puppy vaccine at 6 weeks, and is examined by our veterinarian before going home.
Guarantee
A written health guarantee covers illness in the first 72 hours. Details are below.
Nalla × Rex litter
Health care timeline
- 2 weeksSept 16
First deworming
- 4 weeksSept 30
Second deworming
- 6 weeksOct 14
Third deworming and first vaccine. Visits open.
- 7 weeksOct 21
Vet exam. Families pick their puppy.
- 8 weeksOct 28
Final deworming. Go-home day!
What comes next with your vet
Puppies need a series of booster shots every 3 to 4 weeks until about 16 weeks old, plus a rabies vaccine at around 3 to 4 months, which California law requires. Your vet will also start heartworm and flea prevention.
Please plan your first vet visit within 3 days of bringing your puppy home. Bring the vaccine and deworming record so your vet knows exactly what's next.
Our promise
Our health guarantee
Every puppy leaves healthy and vet-checked. Please take your puppy to your own veterinarian within 3 days of going home.
- First 72 hours
- If your vet finds a serious illness that your puppy had when it left us, we'll offer a replacement puppy or a refund.
- Your part
- Keep up with vet care, vaccines and a healthy weight, and don't use your puppy for breeding. Full terms are in your purchase agreement.
AKC
American Kennel Club
Nalla and Rex are AKC registered, and puppies go home with an AKC registration application. Choose limited registration for a family pet, or full registration for an extra fee.
FAQ
Questions families ask us
Where are you located, and which areas do you welcome families from?
Our farm is in Rio Linda, California, in the Sacramento area. We welcome applications from Sacramento and surrounding communities, including Elverta, Antelope, North Highlands, Roseville, Rocklin, Citrus Heights, Folsom, Elk Grove, West Sacramento, Rancho Cordova, Carmichael, Fair Oaks and Orangevale.
Approved families visit by appointment once the puppies are six weeks old. All puppies are picked up in person at our Rio Linda farm; we don't ship. Tell us about your family to get started.
How much does a puppy cost?
Our puppies are $1,200 to $1,500, and each puppy's price is listed on its card. Your $400 deposit goes toward the price, and the balance is due on go-home day.
How do I reserve a puppy?
Start with an application. Once we've talked by phone or video and your application is approved, a $400 deposit holds your place on our list.
Deposits are non-refundable, because we turn other families away to hold your spot. If our litter doesn't have the right puppy for you, your deposit moves to our next litter. We refund your deposit in full if we can't offer you a puppy, or if we decide a placement isn't the right fit.
You'll get a written receipt for every payment.
How is the pick order decided?
Families choose their puppy in the order deposits were received. Picks take place at 7 weeks (October 21 for this litter), in person at the farm or by video call.
How do I pay?
We accept cash, Venmo and Zelle. We will never ask you to pay with gift cards, and we only take deposits after we've spoken with you.
When can puppies go home?
Puppies go home at 8 weeks old. For Nalla and Rex's litter, go-home day is Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Please pick up your puppy by 9 weeks unless we've arranged otherwise.
Can I visit the farm?
To keep our puppies healthy, we don't have visitors until they've had their first shots at 6 weeks. Until then, we share photos and videos every week so you can watch them grow.
From 6 weeks on (October 14 for this litter), approved families are welcome by appointment. To protect the litter, please:
- Don't visit on a day you've been to a shelter, dog park, pet store, or another breeder.
- Leave your own dogs at home.
- Wash your hands when you arrive and wear clean shoes. We'll have shoe covers.
- Reschedule if anyone in your group has been around a sick dog.
You're welcome to meet Nalla, our puppies' mom, during your visit.
Do you ship puppies?
We don't ship. Puppies are picked up in person at our farm in Rio Linda, California, so you can meet us and see where your puppy grew up.
Is my puppy AKC registered?
Yes. Nalla and Rex are AKC registered, and every puppy goes home with an AKC registration application. You can choose limited registration, which is right for a family pet, or full registration for an extra fee.
Is my puppy microchipped?
We don't microchip our puppies. We recommend asking your vet to microchip your puppy at its first visit. It's quick, inexpensive and a big help if your dog ever gets lost.
What vaccines and deworming will my puppy have?
Every puppy is dewormed at 2, 4, 6 and 8 weeks, gets its first puppy vaccine at 6 weeks, and is examined by our veterinarian before going home. Your puppy goes home with a signed record of every vaccine and deworming, with dates. See the Health page for what comes next with your vet.
What comes home with my puppy?
An AKC registration application, vet exam record, vaccine and deworming record, signed purchase agreement and health guarantee, copies of the parents' health records, a blanket with mom's scent, a bag of current food, a puppy care packet, a collar and a favorite toy.
Do you offer a health guarantee?
Yes. If your vet finds a serious illness your puppy had when it left us within the first 72 hours, we'll offer a replacement or a refund. Please see your vet within 3 days of going home.
What if I can't keep my dog later on?
If you're ever unable to keep your dog, at any age, contact us first and we'll help rehome them. And text us anytime with questions. We're here for the life of your dog.
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Contact and apply
Apply for a puppy
Looking for a golden retriever puppy near Sacramento? Tell us about your family and your plans for pickup at our Rio Linda farm. The application takes about five minutes. There's no fee to apply, and we reply to every family personally.
- STEP 1
Apply
Tell us about your home and what you're looking for.
- STEP 2
Talk
We'll call or video chat to answer your questions.
- STEP 3
Reserve
A deposit holds your spot on the litter list.
- STEP 4
Go home
Pick up your puppy on go-home day with all its records.