Granite Rock Puppies

Person with long hair wearing a black and white cap holding a small golden retriever puppy outdoors during daytime.

We occasionally have litters from select, health-tested pairings. Our goal is to produce healthy, versatile Golden Retrievers with great temperaments, strong work ethic, and natural talent — dogs that thrive in the field and at home.

Most of our puppies are placed in competition or hunting homes, and every breeding is planned with both performance and disposition in mind.

Upcoming Litters

We’re excited to announce a planned repeat breeding between Tess and Angus — a pairing that previously produced talented, biddable pups with excellent structure and trainability. If you're looking for a puppy with the potential to excel in the field and be a steady family companion, this is one to watch.

  • Timeline: 2026

  • Location: St. Cloud, MN

  • Contact Us to inquire about availability

A dog show photo featuring two retrievers, Angus and Tess. Angus on the left has a reddish coat with a serious expression, and Tess on the right has a similar coat with a blue ribbon in front, indicating she won a prize. The background is outdoor with a natural setting.
  • A large golden retriever dog lying on a brown pet bed with a smaller puppy dog resting on its front paws, both with golden fur, indoor setting with wood paneling, a colorful chew toy on the floor and a power outlet visible on the wall.

  • A cute brown puppy, likely a Cocker Spaniel, lying on a blue pet bed with a yellow blanket, inside a kennel or pet hospital, with plush banana and pink sock toys nearby.

  • A veterinarian in scrubs with a stethoscope holding a brown puppy on an examination table in a clinic room. Shelves with pet supplies and a framed photo of a dog on the wall are in the background.

  • A brown puppy with floppy ears and dark eyes looking over a surface with its paws resting on the edge.

  • A mother dog, likely a retriever, resting with her litter of five nursing puppies on a padded mat, with some puppies wearing colored collars.

  • Two golden retriever puppies sitting in the snow near a large tree trunk in a backyard.

  • Two golden retriever puppies lying on the ground near a tree trunk, holding sticks in their mouths.

  • A small puppy sleeping on a green blanket surrounded by autumn-themed decorations, including faux pumpkins, leaves, and berries.

  • A group of five people, including two adults and three children, posing in front of a garage door, with one adult holding a puppy. All children are wearing gray hoodies with a cartoon dog logo.

How We Raise
Our Puppies

 

Our puppies are raised in our home with continuous attention and care. From day three to sixteen, we implement Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) and Early Scent Introduction (ESI) to support early development.

As they grow, puppies are introduced to a wide variety of sights, sounds, textures, and enrichment toys to help build confidence and curiosity. They spend time exploring the outdoors and are well-socialized with people and new environments.

Puppies are dewormed regularly, have their dewclaws removed, are microchipped, and receive their first vaccinations and a full veterinary exam at six weeks. We welcome families to visit after four weeks of age, and puppies are ready to go home at seven weeks.

Health &
Peace of Mind

 

At Granite Rock Retrievers, we are committed to producing dogs that align with the Golden Retriever Club of America's (GRCA) Code of Ethics. All of our breeding dogs are temperamentally sound and structurally correct. Each dog has completed the GRCA-recommended health screenings, including clearances for hips, elbows, eyes, and heart, with results publicly available in the OFA database. We also use appropriate DNA testing to eliminate the risk of inherited diseases. Our goal is to produce puppies that are not only healthy and talented, but also stable, trainable, and a joy to live with.

  • A woman with glasses sitting on the ground in a garage playing with six golden retriever puppies around her.

  • Five adorable golden retriever puppies sleeping closely together on a fabric surface with bone and paw print patterns.

  • Four people smiling outdoors on a sunny day, holding a small brown puppy. The background shows trees, houses, and parked cars.

  • Golden retriever puppy sitting in a blue plastic ball pit filled with colorful plastic balls and a beige blanket.

  • Multiple golden retriever puppies sleeping on a colorful blanket with dog-themed designs, two puppies in blue beds, one puppy on the floor next to a stuffed turtle toy, and another puppy lying partially on the blanket.

  • A smiling couple holding a small puppy in a plaid jacket inside a wooden room with golfing equipment on the wall.

  • A small brown puppy with long ears is sleeping on a bed with floral patterned sheets and yellow pillows in the background.

  • Four small brown puppies with pink and blue collars lying and sleeping on a dog bone patterned mat.

  • A smiling man and woman standing outdoors, with the woman holding a small brown puppy. There is a large tree and houses in the background.

Ready to Join the
Granite Rock Family?

If you're interested in an upcoming litter or would like to be considered for a future puppy, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact Us