Classic Heritage Golden Retrievers
Northern California and East Coast
English Cream Golden Retriever breeder raising and caring for healthy, happy, trained puppies
Honey's Baby Book
This is Honey's baby album featuring new pictures of her puppies as they grow. We'll include snapshots on this page of important milestones such as birth, opening their eyes, trying their first food, and other significant moments. Additionally, we have a few important dates listed below as reminders. Below the pictures, you'll find a description of their development and what we're doing during this period of their lives. Be sure to check back on this page for "pup-dates" and new pictures.
Honey did well having 10 puppies with 5 boys and 5 girls.
First Visit Chance & Payment Due
September 13-15th: Puppy payment.* Reserve an appointment
September 13-15th (Visit time booking link, click)
October 18-20: Pick and go home for 10-week pups (based on waitlist position). We will contact you with your pick-up day and times. Please leave these days open.
Delivery may be available (you can inquire about the price).
October 18-20:: Training Payments Due for Crown Reserves**
Other Dates: Crown Reserve puppy Go-Home dates will be scheduled individually based on the amount of training.
*Full balance due for your puppy amount.
**Full balance due for Silver, Gold, or Diamond Crown Reserve training cost (puppy price is paid earlier)
(second payment only applies to those with 12-16 week puppy training)
Resources for You:
*Click on the below resources for more information!
1. First-day tips when bringing your puppy home (Click Here)
2. Items we recommend - (Click Here)
3. Feeding/Food Information- (Click Here)
4. Training Information - (Click Here)
Pup-Pics or Video Updated as of August 18th:
Last update: October 2nd w/Pictures
Development Timeline:
First Week:
During the first week of a golden retriever puppy's life, significant development and growth occur. Here is a breakdown of the key milestones and changes that take place:
During the first week of a golden retriever puppy's life, there are several heartwarming developments to look forward to:
- Birth: The miracle of life begins as a litter of adorable golden retriever puppies enters the world, bringing joy and excitement to all who witness it.
- Growing senses: While the puppies are initially born blind and deaf, their senses gradually start to awaken. By the end of the first week, their tiny eyelids begin to open, revealing the first glimpses of their beautiful surroundings.
- Nurturing nourishment: These precious puppies rely solely on their devoted mother for nourishment, eagerly nursing to satisfy their growing appetites. Their weight increases steadily, ensuring they are healthy and thriving.
- Tender movements: Although their motor skills are still developing, the puppies wiggle and crawl around with adorable clumsiness. Every little movement is a testament to their determination and budding coordination.
- Family bonding: The first week is a time of profound bonding between the puppies, their caring mother, and their littermates. They snuggle together, creating a warm and loving environment that fosters their emotional well-being.
- Sweet slumber: Sleep is an essential part of their early development, and these tiny bundles of fluff spend a significant amount of time in peaceful slumber. Their dreams are filled with the promise of a bright future.
- Cozy comfort: As the puppies are still unable to regulate their body temperature effectively, they rely on the warmth of their mother and the cozy nest to keep them comfortable and content.
Each golden retriever puppy's journey is unique, but these heartwarming milestones typically occur during their first week. As time goes on, they will continue to grow, explore their senses, and fill your life with immeasurable love and joy.
