Our Mission
We strive to ensure that every puppy we bring in to this world has the greatest potential for a long, healthy life; big bones and blocky heads; and most importantly an affable disposition and temperament for which goldens are famously known. Ultimately, our greatest responsibility is matching each puppy with their perfect family for a positive, successful, and enriching relationship for both the families and the puppies they choose that will last a lifetime.
We do NOT sell 2 puppies together, or puppies to families with a dog under 1 year old in their home due to "Littermate Syndrome."
To understand what this is and why it's important, see this excellent explanation here.
About Us
We are on the southside of Richmond, VA.
We have been breeding english line golden retrievers since 2009. Marnie is a 3rd generation dog breeder. Her grandfather bred working line border collies, beagles, and hounds. Her mother bred bull terriers, and was the president of the AKC Bull Terrier Breed Club in VA, as well as an AKC judge.
Marnie's passion for dogs is lifelong, but her love for goldens began with Grace. She had experienced the loss of 3 close friends within a 6 month period and it was her Grace that truly saved her. It was because of her relationship with Grace and the healing it brought her that she decided she would consider becoming a dog breeder, English golden retrievers specifically. Since that early time she has witnessed, firsthand, the powerful connections that are created with her puppies and their families, most of whom stay in touch and return for their 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and even 6th Shadymist puppies.
Read some of their testimonies here.
If you would like to join the Shadymist Family, please download a copy of our Pet Agreement here.
We welcome an opportunity to share our passion for the English Cream Golden Retriever with anyone interested in learning more and getting to know this breed! We do not accept "visitors" as this is our home, not a kennel. When we have young litters we do not receive guests or visitors until the pups are at least 4-6 weeks old. Those reserving puppies are encouraged to visit here to pick out your puppy at 4-6 weeks old, but our puppies don't go to their new homes until they're 8 weeks old.
Families that are too far to drive, we can choose your puppy via photos and videochat, then we can send him/her to you via plane once he/she is old enough to fly, for an additional charge, within the continental United States.
We do NOT sell puppies “sight unseen.”
We only use Petsafe through United Airlines and all puppies are sent out of Dulles International Airport. Our “shipping” fees are a bit higher than some other breeders because we ONLY PUT PUPPIES ON DIRECT FLIGHTS! We never allow our puppies on connecting or layover flights. No exceptions.
Everything Else
I am always available for past, current, and future puppy families and friends so please feel free to call or email me any time with any questions, or suggestions for additional resources. If there is something you’d like to see here, let me know. If you have questions that aren’t answered here, let me know… I appreciate all the feedback and help I can get! You can email us here. You are welcome to call or text anytime as well at (804) 683-9544. And, please, when you get your puppy, don’t forget about me, and remember to send me photos once in a while!!!
All of our dogs and puppies are proudly registered with the American Kennel Club
Click on the AKC logo to go to our AKC Breeder's page.
The Complete Guide To Golden Retrievers
This book is a must-have for anyone considering getting a golden puppy! I, along with several other reputable golden breeders were interviewed for the book and are highlighted thoughothroughout. You'll also find several Shadymist dogs and puppies featured, including everyone’s favorite boy.
All new Shadymist puppy families will get their own copy in their New Puppy Paks!
Any golden retriever lover can buy their own copy here
