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From Our Home to Theirs Each of our Vorderosa Puppies begins life surrounded by love, care, and connection. Watching them grow and find their furever families is one of the greatest joys of what we do. Puppies leave us and enter a new chapter, bringing joy, companionship, and unconditional love to their new home. Doc Autumn Puppy We have a great dog training club not too far from us where we train. All of the instructors love him, and he enjoys engaging in class. At the age of two he still has times when he acts like a giant puppy and can be a bit wild, but he is always fun and incredibly sweet. We are also preparing to get his AKC Certified Farm Dog title. There is a club in the Iron Range that is planning to host a test day next spring. At that time we’ll also take the test for the Novice Trick Dog title, and maybe the Intermediate Trick Dog title as well. In the spring we should also be ready for competition rally. He is technically ready for novice rally now; it’s me who needs to work on learning the signs and courses. AUGUST 2023 UPDATE: You may also like to know that the temperament testing you and your grandson did with him as a puppy was spot-on. And the noise desensitizing you did with the litter was also incredibly helpful. He is what I call “bomb-proof;” he isn’t bothered in the least by fireworks, gunshots, thunder, sirens, or alarms. If something does happen to startle him, he completely recovers even before I can tell him it’s okay. He is also very treat motivated, which means he is a dream to train. Of course it helps that he is also quite smart. This year has been extra exciting for him since he decided water and swimming can actually be enjoyable. Perhaps he finally realized he was the only golden retriever who disliked water and should re-evaluate his position on the matter...I told you he’s a smart one. His retrieving instinct is also wonderfully strong; he “retrieves” laundry tirelessly from the hamper. Nothing makes one smile like being greeted by a Golden with a gift (even if it’s dirty socks). - Bonnie & Nicholas Furever Home Photos

Get in touch with Vorderosa Retrievers. Whether you have questions about our puppies, adoption process, or retired dogs, we're here to help and would love to hear from you! Contact Us Feel free to contact us anytime! If you're interested in adopting a puppy or retired dog, simply fill out the short Application Form below. We look forward to connecting with you! Text: Email Us! 218-606-0336 Check out our FAQ page before you message us. FAQ Social Media Application General Inquiry First Name Last Name Email Message Send Pawsome! We’re excited to help you find your perfect pup! Ready for a furever friend? We’re so excited you’re considering one of our puppies to join your family! Filling out the Puppy Application below helps us get to know you better and make sure each puppy is placed in the perfect furever home. It’s the first step in a lifelong friendship — let’s find your perfect match! Application Pick-up Day For the health and safety of our puppies, visits are reserved for puppy pick-up day only. Thank you for understanding! Have questions? Feel free to contact us—we’re happy to help! Location Near New York Mills, Minnesota Approximately 80 miles from Fargo, ND Approximately 130 miles from the Twin Cities, MN Location

From Our Home to Theirs Each of our Vorderosa Puppies begins life surrounded by love, care, and connection. Watching them grow and find their furever families is one of the greatest joys of what we do. Puppies leave us and enter a new chapter, bringing joy, companionship, and unconditional love to their new home. Whiskey This sweet pup came from one of our earliest litters. Whiskey continues to love life in Northern Minnesota. Although spring was slow on coming (it snowed 4 inches last week) it has finally come, and so the adventuring begins! Even though the water is FREEZING, that hasn't stopped him from going in the lake, although admittedly he may have over-committed on a lean and fallen in the first time! It sure is hard to balance 38 lbs of puppy sometimes! Water fetch is now his favorite game. He went fishing for the first time a few weeks ago and earlier this week he took his first trip into the BWCA. His training is going well and Ruth is starting the long process of getting him certified as a service dog. The biggest challenge will be getting him to listen to another handler as part of the final testing process, because he does NOT like it when she is out of sight. - Ruth & Zach Furever Home Photos

From Our Home to Theirs Each of our Vorderosa Puppies begins life surrounded by love, care, and connection. Watching them grow and find their furever families is one of the greatest joys of what we do. Puppies leave us and enter a new chapter, bringing joy, companionship, and unconditional love to their new home. London Shiloh Puppy I thought I would send you a few updated photos of London. She was 6 months old in the Green Bay picture and 7 months old sitting by the Christmas tree. She continues to be a real sweetheart - we couldn't be happier. She is beautiful and has sweet disposition. - Brett Furever Home Photos

Meet our beloved retired English Cream and American Golden Retrievers who’ve brought joy to many families. Learn how you can provide a peaceful, loving home for a well-trained, health-tested adult dog. Interested in skipping the puppy stage? Adopting a Vorderosa Retired Dog can be just as rewarding as bringing home a puppy—sometimes even more so. Our retired dogs are affectionate companions who love to cuddle, enjoy calm companionship, and are past the high-energy demands of puppyhood. They are well-socialized, trained, and eager to become loyal members of a new family. At Vorderosa Retrievers, we occasionally have retired dogs available for adoption and are looking for loving, relaxed homes where they can thrive. If you’re interested in giving one of our dogs a furever home, please fill out the Application Form to get started. Retired Dogs 1 Application Let us know you're interested in adopting a Vorderosa Retired Dog by filling out our Application Form. We maintain an ongoing Retired Dog Adoption List, and please note that there may be a wait until a dog becomes available. All of our Vorderosa Retired Dogs are well-socialized and trained, but they'll still need continued guidance and support as they adjust to their new home 2 Interview After reviewing your application, Vorderosa Retrievers will contact you by email with any follow-up questions. We will also notify you of your application status once a decision has been made. Our goal is to place each Vorderosa Retired Dog in a lifelong home filled with love, safety, continued training, and the happiness they deserve. 3 Pickup Day All of our retired dogs will be up to date on vaccinations before joining their new families. You’ll receive the AKC paperwork to transfer ownership into your name. Once a retired dog becomes available for you, Vorderosa Retrievers will coordinate a convenient pick-up time. Please note: We value face-to-face connections and do not ship our dogs. All adoptions are completed in person.

2026 Litter Applications Open for Future Litters Early August 2026 Button Jazmin and Lakota This litter combines the best qualities of both American and English Golden Retriever lines. Jazmin is our fun-loving American Golden female, and Lakota is our calm and gentle English Golden male. A deposit is required to reserve a puppy from this litter. Jazmin FEMALE PARENT Lakota MALE PARENT process 1. Review Health Contract 2. Complete Application Form 3. Send Deposit, upon Approval 4. Check Website for Pupdates 5. Pick up Puppy Read More > LITTER INFORMATION Litter Expected: Puppy Breed: Date Born: Furever Homes: Early August 2026 American-English Golden Retriever TBA Early October 2026 AKC LIMITED REGISTRATION Early August 2026 Button payment Deposit: A non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your puppy (See our Adoption Process for full details) AKC Limited Registration: Please contact us for current pricing (Minnesota sales tax will be added) Final Payment Remaining balance is due at the time of puppy pickup Vorderosa Pupdate Current Litter Watch this litter grow through updates full of photos, videos, and milestones. From their first days to playful adventures, these pups are growing fast! Each litter of puppies has controlled playtime and is introduced daily to many new sights and sounds, mentally stimulating each puppy. Depending on the time of year, a spring, summer, or fall litter (weather depending) can experience the outdoors for the first time through monitored play. If you adopt a puppy in the winter, you will have the privilege of introducing your curious puppy to the green grass and butterflies for the first time! Application Interested in a Vorderosa Puppy from this Litter? It’s simple — just complete the Application Form. After your application is reviewed and approved, you’ll be placed on our Waitlist for upcoming openings. VIEW HEALTH CONTRACT Please review our Health Contract to ensure all your questions are answered and you understand your responsibilities as a new puppy owner. Past Litters

From Our Home to Theirs Each of our Vorderosa Puppies begins life surrounded by love, care, and connection. Watching them grow and find their furever families is one of the greatest joys of what we do. Puppies leave us and enter a new chapter, bringing joy, companionship, and unconditional love to their new home. Bailey Shiloh Puppy I wanted to send an update on Bailey! This summer we learned that she has a love for swimming, paddle boarding, digging, hammocking and being in the outdoors like us! She also loves working as a service dog and gets really excited to put her working harness on. Here are some pictures of her enjoying her favorite activities. - Autumn Furever Home Photos

From Our Home to Theirs Each of our Vorderosa Puppies begins life surrounded by love, care, and connection. Watching them grow and find their furever families is one of the greatest joys of what we do. Puppies leave us and enter a new chapter, bringing joy, companionship, and unconditional love to their new home. Finn This sweet pup came from one of our earliest litters. Words cannot describe how in love we are with our sweet puppy, Finn! He is the sweetest dog we've ever known and has a heart of gold, is mellow yet very attentive. Chris works in HR for a nursing home and long-term care center so we brought Finn in to give his co-workers and residents a little puppy therapy. He was nothing short of amazing, especially with the elderly residents in memory care. We heard multiple times that he would be a great therapy dog someday. Just like his parents, he loves to be close to us and nuzzle our necks, is an extreme cuddler, and gives lots of kisses. We couldn't be happier about it because we were hoping for a very affectionate dog. He loves to play in the snow and chase us around the yard. He is well potty-trained and does well on his leash (loves to carry it in his mouth). - Chris & Sonja Furever Home Photos

From Our Home to Theirs Each of our Vorderosa Puppies begins life surrounded by love, care, and connection. Watching them grow and find their furever families is one of the greatest joys of what we do. Puppies leave us and enter a new chapter, bringing joy, companionship, and unconditional love to their new home. Maverick Akaysha Puppy Maverick has been easy to train, enjoys meeting new people & other nice dogs, and has a great calm temperament. She gets excited about outdoor sights/smells (especially leaves blowing in the wind & rabbits running) and always wants to go towards the water when we walk on trails around lakes. We enjoy being outside & love seeing how much fun she has exploring! She is a healthy, happy puppy and fills each day with such joy! - Rachel Furever Home Photos

From Our Home to Theirs Each of our Vorderosa Puppies begins life surrounded by love, care, and connection. Watching them grow and find their furever families is one of the greatest joys of what we do. Puppies leave us and enter a new chapter, bringing joy, companionship, and unconditional love to their new home. Duncan Autumn Puppy I hope you both are doing well. I thought I’d send you guys an update on Duncan. I honestly could not imagine my life without him now! Duncan is growing fast and learning so much. He is just about 40 pounds now! His personality is so friendly and goofy and we absolutely love it. Everybody comments on how well behaved he is! He sleeps through the night great and we have not had an accident in a couple months now (knock on wood). He is still learning to love swimming and will only dip his toes in but he loves being on the boat. He loves playing with other dogs, meeting new people and running around the yard (picking up every stick of course). He graduated puppy kindergarten last week and earned his AKC trick puppy title! I can’t wait to continue to watch him grow. Time sure flies fast with him! - Allie Furever Home Photos