Gold-Rush Kennels Reviews

We have had the most wonderful and most painful experience of having two gold rush goldens. Our first was when Anne was still running the kennel which was a very positive thing. Luke, our first (1995) was a beautiful huge dog, lovely temperament, who died of cancer at 10. When we decided to get another dog, we went to gold rush as they have the most beautiful temperament and personality. We were fortunate to adopt our most precious family member, Winston, in 2015. He is by far the most intelligent sensitive, beautiful golden, or dog, we have ever known. He arrived to California with fleas and worms.

I Just came across this site today… So sad to read the reputation Gold Rush Kennels seems to have. My information is old, but I thought I would share it, as I bought a male golden retriever pup, Son of Charlie, in 1979. He was an outstanding dog, Probably my favorite dog ever, and twice became third top golden in Canada, owner handled. He was very beautiful, very intelligent, and a temperament that was just outstanding. But… He also died of cancer at barely age 10. At that time, it was a little unusual. Now, I understand it has gotten very prevalent in the breed. Apparently it has been going on for a long time… So sad

Wonderful experience with my Golden Retriever puppy and boarding. Have a strong beautiful male retriever that is the 2nd love of my life. First time owner - so happy to get from a strong knowledgeable breeder. http://www.gold-rushgoldens.com/princeton.html. Ms. R. Ann Johnson, Gold-Rush Goldens, 1040 Mercer Road, Princeton, NJ 08540.

I picked up Jack from Gold-Rush in the early Fall of 2012. When I got him home he became somewhat sickly. He also had fleas. The Vet advised me that he needed to be on a very strict diet due to complications. 2 weeks ago, he started coughing. Yet no expert could find a reason for this cough. After many tests I just believed he might have a simple cold. Within in days he refused food. A sure sign for anybody that knows goldens. He was diagnosed with severe lung cancer that had metastasized from another area of his body. My other goldens from Gold-Rush all died early. I am devastate by this loss but wanted others to know that due to possible cross-breeding at Gold-Rush, your dog might not live a full life. Get your special dog elsewhere. Please. I'm still in shock.

Wonderful customer service from Gold-Rush Kennels. I purchased my dog from an outside kennel who uses one of Gold-Rush’s dogs extensively in their breeding program. I were under the impression that this kennel was associated with Gold-Rush. Sadly this outside kennel is not a reputable kennel and we had health issues with our Golden Retriever who didn’t make it to the age of three.

We have always had a soft spot for Golden Retrievers. Our first experience with a Golden was wonderful! We got Sydney from a breeder close by our home in Ontario and he lived to be almost 15, with no health issues. Consequently, when it was time for our next Golden, we neglected to research Gold Rush Golden Retrievers to determine if their bloodlines were healthy. Hogan was shipped to Canada and was definitely a uniquely beautiful dog (nothing compares to this beauty in our area).

I have had 3 of THE most wonderful Goldens from Gold-Rush & in 3 weeks will be picking up my fourth at the age of 8 weeks. My three all lived beautifully & healthily for 12 years. No hip problems, no cancer, just pure joy, energy, devotion, laughter & love. All three sites at Gold-Rush are scrupulously clean, all dogs well groomed, clean & happy. I spent the better part of the day there every time I visit and have never seen or even poop--with 30 dogs spread across the three locations.

We visited Gold-Rush to see new puppy litter. There were 2 litters - both around 6 weeks old at the time. IT was a cold March day and the puppies were inside a cold barn all crammed into a tight cage, open at the bottom for excrement to fall through. I witnessed Amy, the woman who represented the breeder, switching around the collars of the puppies. The collars were color coded to represent what buyers had dibs on what puppy. Pretty dishonest. I found the conditions cold dirty & cramped for the puppies. The puppies had no interaction with their mother.

Beware of sanitation at Goldrush Kennels! We recently purchased a golden retriever puppy there. Four days later he was in the emergency room at the vet. After testing the vet stated the puppy had the worst case of Coccidiosis she had ever seen! This is a parasitic infection contracted from feces and soil. Our vet, AND TWO OTHER VETS, INDEPENDENTLY stated our puppy left Goldrush Kennels with a substantial case of Coddidiosis. Due to the high levels of the parasite detected upon examination, we were in fear of our new puppy dying or having some type of permanent medical issue. Fortunately, after several days in the hospital and several thousands of dollars' worth of medical procedures (including a protein transfusion due to bloody, watery stools) we were able to take him home where he continued treatment.

I have had 6 Gold Rush Golden Retrievers since 1995 to the present. Four of them have died. All of them were over twelve years old. The oldest one was 13 years and 7 months old. Two of them had hemangiosarcoma of the spleen, one had lymphoma and one had liver cancer. And no one has had any hip or other health issues. It has been heartbreaking to have so many of my babies die but my 6 experiences with Ann Johnson have been flawless. Her dogs are beautiful and have wonderful temperaments.