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Learn about our thoughtful adoption process at Vorderosa Retrievers—from Application to Pickup Day. We guide you every step of the way to ensure a smooth, loving match with your Golden Retriever puppy. Puppy Adoption Process Discover our simple 3-step process to bring your new furry friend home. From initial inquiry to meeting your puppy, we guide you every step of the way. Our adoption process is simple and stress-free! Start by filling out the Application Form and waiting for our approval before sending your initial deposit. Once approved, a second deposit will be required when your puppy is born. As you eagerly await Puppy Pickup Day, be sure to check our website for the latest Pupdates on the litter. We’re here to guide you every step of the way as you prepare to welcome your new furry friend home! 1 Reservation Deposit Interested in a future litter? Fill out our Application Form to let us know! We maintain an ongoing General Reservation List for both American and English Golden Retriever puppies. Depending on your preference (American vs. English, male vs. female), there may be a wait for your ideal match. Application 2 Puppy Deposit A $500 non-refundable Puppy Deposit is required to reserve your puppy once it is born. You’ll receive an email with all the details. Pick of the litter is based on the order in which deposits are received. Your deposit will be applied to the total purchase price of the puppy. Please review our Vorderosa Retrievers Health Contract to understand your responsibilities as a new puppy owner. Stay updated on the litter by visiting our website for Pupdates! 🐾 3 Puppy Pickup You will receive your puppy’s pickup date and time by email at least one month in advance. The remaining balance (puppy cost + tax – deposit) is due at pickup. If you’re unable to come on your scheduled pickup date, you’ll need to choose from the puppies available on the date you can attend. Boarding fees may apply. For the safety of all puppies, please do not bring other pets with you on pickup day. We only offer in-person, face-to-face transactions. We do not ship or deliver puppies or dogs. Our Commitment Healthy Puppies Our puppies are raised with love and care in a clean and safe environment. We prioritize their health and well-being from birth to adoption day. Lifetime Support At Vorderosa Retrievers, our commitment doesn't end when you take your puppy home. We provide ongoing support and guidance for your dog's upbringing to ensure a happy life together. Quality Breeding With a focus on quality breeding and a passion for dogs, Vorderosa Retrievers stands out as your trusted partner in finding the perfect addition to your family. Please review our Health Contract to ensure all your questions are answered and you understand your responsibilities as a new puppy owner. VIEW HEALTH CONTRACT

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.

Find answers to the most common questions about Vorderosa Retrievers, including puppy availability, adoption process, health testing, pickup day, and more. Frequently Asked Questions We're here to help! Find answers to common questions about Vorderosa Retrievers' adoption process, pricing, pickup procedures, and ongoing puppy care. If you need more information, we're always happy to help—feel free to reach out! Your top questions—answered. ADOPTION PRICING PUPPY PICKUP PUPPY CARE TRAINING 01 How do I reserve a puppy? Start by filling out the Application Form on our website. Once approved, a deposit is required when the puppy is born to secure your reservation. 02 How do you determine pick of the litter? Pick of the Litter is awarded to the first deposit received by mail for a specified litter, based on the chosen gender (male or female). Remaining picks are assigned in the order deposits are received. Deposits are organized by puppy gender. Note: Vorderosa Retrievers reserves the right to retain the Breeder's Pick of the Litter before any selections are made by the general public. 03 Can I be on the Reservation List twice? Yes, if you are purchasing two puppies, you will need to be on the Reservation List twice, with a deposit for each puppy. If you are purchasing one puppy, only one deposit is required. 04 Are your dogs & puppies AKC Registered? Yes, our dogs are registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC). To learn more about the AKC, visit www.akc.org. If you would like your puppy to be AKC registered, just let us know, and we will provide Limited Registration paperwork at pickup. 05 What is Limited Registration? Limited Registration with the AKC means the puppy is registered but does not come with breeding rights. Dogs with Limited Registration can still participate in AKC Performance Events, including Agility, Barn Hunt, Earthdog, Farm Dog, Field Trials, Hunting Tests, Herding, Obedience, Lure Coursing, Tracking, and more!

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. Watson Akasha Puppy We hope you are doing well and just wanted to send a few of update photos of Watson now that he’s about six and a half months. The first one is a camping trip we did this fall with both of our pups, and the second one is our dogs in our back yard enjoying the snow a few weeks ago! The last two pictures are Watson with our friend’s dog, Max, who is also from Vorderosa (he was born in February 2018 and I believe his dad was Coulter)! We can’t believe how similar they look! Watson has been such an amazing puppy- he is so calm, cuddly, loves to play, and loves training (especially when his food is involved)! JUNE 2023 UPDATE: We wanted to share some recent pictures of Watson now that he’s a year old. Watson continues to be the most perfect, happy-go-lucky puppy! He is playful, gentle, and calm. His favorite things are exploring outside, meeting new people, playing with our nieces and nephews, playing tug-of-war, and playing with his big sister, Pippa. We’ve taken a few different training classes with him, and he’s responded really well to training and is always eager to learn new things. He also tried out swimming for the first time this past weekend, and he was a bit cautious at first, but eventually we couldn’t keep him out of the water!! Watson has been the best addition to our lives! - Molly & 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. Oakley Akaysha Puppy Here is our Oakley (Mavrick & Akaysha litter born 12.4.22) weighing 67lbs!!! He’s a huge baby still and LOVES his pool, going on walks, and chasing his human brothers! We haven’t sent any updates so figured I’d send one. Thank you for such an amazing puppy, we plan on coming back for another (hopefully next year). - Cassie 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. Hadley Danika Puppy We wanted to share a Hadley update. Hadley continues to bring much joy and laughter to our lives especially playing in the snow! Winter is definitely her season as no walk is complete without running and prancing through deep snow! We are blessed to have her in our lives. - Angie & Jeremy 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. Bogey Jazmin Puppy We got a male and he is the best!! His name is Bogey and we couldn’t love him more! He’s training quite well (when he’s got the attention span for it) and loves to be around us. He loves playing outside and playing fetch. He’s great at returning the ball or toy. And LOVES playing with the hose! Now that he’s fully vaccinated we’re going to take him to the lake. His personality is hilarious and I can tell he’s going to be the best dog for our growing family! - Laura 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. Emmie May This sweet pup came from one of our earliest litters. Emmie May has been growing like a weed and we are loving how easy of a puppy she has been! She is super smart! We are in the middle of puppy kindergarten training classes at the local Dog Foundation and plan to go through a few of there other classes they offer as well. We are excited to see her grow and watch her personality shine through! - Matthew 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. Daisy (1) Shasta Puppy She is doing fantastic and is so full of energy! She loves running around at the park and playing fetch with her brother, Jake. We love her so much, she’s growing up way to fast! Thank you! - Luke & Ashley 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. Poppy Akaysha Puppy Poppy is doing wonderful. She was sleeping through the night in her crate (11-5:30) by day two. She is eating well and growing fast! She really loves the girls. They have all been spending a ton of time playing in our yard. She wasn't so sure about bubbles or the swing at first, but now she is fine with all the action. We just love her so much! (October Update): Poppy is growing super fast!! She is such a smart girl. She will ring the hanging bells to let us know when she has to go potty. And she just realized we have grouse and squirrels outside the fence. She gets super excited and runs the yard when she spots them. She is constantly dragging our bath mats and rugs around the house. And hiding shoes! - Melissa and Jaime Furever Home Photos