Sophies Golden Puppies

About Us

Family Dog Lovers as Breeders

Brent and Elizabeth Dillinger (Missouri Valley, Iowa) have owned Golden Retrievers for the past 20 years. We believe Golden Retrievers are great companions and even better family dogs. Their loving nature and loyal obedience make them a highly desirable breed. Our English Cream Golden Retriever, Sophie, plays a special role in the family

Our most recent addition to the family, a Mini Golden Doodle, adds spunk and energy to our home and is a good friend to our Golden Retriever, Sophie. Both breeds are highly trainable and generally match the mood and energy level of the house. Elizabeth finds them to be the perfect gardening companions providing her company and a little “help” digging in the dirt from time to time!

It is our hope your new puppy will bring you the same companionship, fun, and mental well-being that Sophie and Ryker bring to us.

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Happy, Healthy Bloodline

Family Dog Lovers as Breeders

The dam, Sophie, is an AKC registered English Cream Golden Retriever. At 4 1/2 years old she birthed her first litter of puppies on 11/23/22, 4 female and 2 male pups.

Sophie is 75-80 lbs as an adult. She loves to play toys, hang with family, explore the acreage chasing birds, and spoon in bed. She was “top in her class” in her several training courses and loves to learn.

A Furever Friend

Family Dog Lovers as Breeders

A Furever Friend

The sire, Ryker, is a F2B Mini Golden Doodle. At 1 year old he fathered his first litter of puppies with Sophie.
Ryker is 30-32 lbs as an adult. He is an adorable cuddler, loves to play fetch and is generally quiet natured. He is easy to train and excels at fast sprints around our acreage, self-proclaiming the title “fastest stud in the family”!

Frequently Asked Questions

Please contact us if you cannot find an answer to your question.

How big will the puppies get?

It’s hard to tell for sure. As a guide, consider the Mom, Sophie, is between 75-80 lbs as an adult English Golden Retriever. The Dad, Ryker, is about 25-30 lbs as an adult Mini Golden Doodle. So a safe guess would be 55-60 lbs when fully grown.

What is done to the puppies by 8 weeks?

The puppies will get lots of attention and love as they are raised in our family home. They will receive required vaccinations and deworming. They will also be sent to their new home with a “starter kit” of food and supplies to help with their transition to their forever home.

How much are you asking?

We are asking $800 per puppy. To secure/ reserve your puppy selection, a $400 deposit is expected. The first round of shots is included in this price.

Where are the puppies located?

We are located in the country outside Missouri Valley Iowa. That’s a 30 minute drive north of the Omaha metro off I-29.