The World’s First and Finest Mini Golden Retrievers

Find a friend from the farm that brought you the very first Miniature Golden Retriever.

What is a Mini Golden Retriever?


A Mini Golden Retriever is a cross of a Golden Retriever, and smaller breeds, typically Cocker Spaniels, Cavaliers, or Poodles, with some even using other breeds. On average, they are 30-45 pounds, but the weights vary greatly. The first Mini Golden was created in 2003 by Kathy Burgess at GoldenQuest.  Her dogs are exclusively Golden Retriever and Poodle crosses. 


The reason GoldenQuest exclusively uses Golden Retriever and Poodle for the breed, is because we believe we get better temperaments and health, along with less shedding, and better longevity than we would with any other breed combination. Our breeding program is much more challenging to accomplish with these two breeds than it would be with any other, but we feel that our dogs and clients are worth the extra effort. This is also why we know of no other breeder who has been able to successfully replicate our program.

We love the science, so we are very selective of all factors big and small, such as:

  • Genetics
  • Look
  • Size
  • Temperament
  • Structure
  • And more!

Our goal has been to not only make the best-looking dogs but also the healthiest. Many years of dedication and our passion for perfection has only made us better, and we will only continue to strive for growth.

The Original Mini Golden Retriever

We have been breeding Golden Retrievers for 46+ years and have been breeding Mini Golden Comfort Retrievers® since Kathy's inspiration in 2003. We have owners in all 50 states and in 13 countries. Come and learn why you need a Comfort Retriever® in your home this year and apply tonight!

We have been breeding Golden Retrievers for 40+ years and have been breeding Mini Golden Comfort Retrievers® since Kathy's inspiration in 2003. We have owners in all 50 states and in 13 countries. Come and learn why you need a Comfort Retriever® in your home this year and apply tonight!

The Simple Process of Taking Your New Friend Home

The entire process of finding and taking home your new Mini Golden Retriever can seem daunting, but we are here to make it easy.

We encourage you to check out our website and social media, research the history of the breed and ask us questions! When you are ready, here is the process:


  1. Fill out our Match Maker Form.
  2. Our Puppy Placement Specialist team will look through your answers and find the ones that would be the best matches for you.
  3. Our dedicated team goes over your Personalized Pet List with you, helping you choose the perfect pet for your home!
  4. Once you’ve made your choice, we assist in finding the best delivery option that fits you:
  5. In-person pickup
  6. Hand-carry flight escort to your local airport
  7. Ground delivery straight to your front door

 

*Getting on our Wait List for future litters is always an option as well.

"Our family owns the KC Chiefs. We have won the AFC West each year since we’ve had our Comfort Retriever, Chief. And this year—he finally won the Super Bowl! He’s the best dog ever too! Thank you!"

- The Hunt Family

Mini Golden of the Week

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Diesel❤️ (TD1)

Available

Male

$6500

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    • "Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping us with our perfect Sadie Lady. She is so smart, friendly, and lovable. Thank you all so much for putting the time and effort into her training. You are absolute rock stars."

    — The Ayres Family

    The Comfort Retriever® Difference

    Looking for the advantages of having a Comfort Retriever® as your newest pet?

    Advantages

    1. All of the fun of a Golden Retriever, in a more comfortable size (averaging at 30-45 lbs.)
    2. Full-time medical staff
    3. Hypoallergenic*
    4. Reduced shed*
    5. We fully health-test our breeding dogs to ensure they parent healthy puppies.
    6. Dedicated staff to perform puppy enrichment activities
    7. Participation in Puppy Play groups until they go to their furever homes
    8. Life expectancy is 5+ years more than a Golden Retriever
    9. Professional off site trainers, to (in their home) train your new addition, before they come home!

    *When compared to a Standard Golden Retriever


    Our Comfort Retrievers® are:

    • Tattooed on their right ear
    • Microchipped
    • Spayed or neutered
    • Removed of dewclaws
    • Vaccinated
    • Given a wellness exam by our Veterinarian and Veterinary Techs before going home

     

    Our Comfort Retrievers® go home with:

    • A 2 year health warranty (can be expanded to a 10 year warranty, simply by adding NuVet supplements and Life's Abundance food to your dog's daily routine.)
    • All Health records your puppy received while at GoldenQuest®
    • Spay/neuter certificate
    • Veterinary well-check exam paperwork
    • Collar
    • Leash
    • ID tag
    • Rabies tag (if puppy is old enough for Rabies vaccine before time of go home)
    • Transition bag of Pro Plan Sport dog food
    • Clicker
    • Complimentary toy
    • Full support of our staff for the lifetime of your dog
    Kathy Burgess with miniature golden retriever puppy

    Kathy Burgess, Owner & Founder

    Comfort Retrievers® came from the owner Kathy Burgess’ drive to be unique – something special and different than the rest. She went on a mission to incorporate the amazing well-known personality of a Golden Retriever, but in a more convenient size, and with better health for the entire life of the dog. She developed her Health and Longevity Program which is a cornerstone of our dogs.

    Meet the Team

    Every dedicated member of GoldenQuest® is here to love and care for your Comfort from the moment they enter this world, to the moment they enter your arms.


    Learn More About Us

    "Bear was born on July 2, 2018. We love him! I drove from Toronto to Kentucky to bring him back to the big city. We now live in a condo, and he adjusted quite well! He’s very happy, smart, funny, independent, and just the sweetest boy ever. He has brought so much joy to my family."

    – The Ritchie Family

    Live in Kentucky? Become a Guardian owner.

    The Guardian Program is for Kentucky residents who live within a 1.5-hour drive of our Mini Golden farm.

    Here at GoldenQuest®, we have a wonderful program that allows all our breeding dogs to be in loving homes right here in Kentucky while still being a part of our breeding program.


    The Guardian dogs are co-owned between you and GoldenQuest®. We own breeding rights and pay all breeding-related costs, while you get to also enjoy your best friend! 


    Guardian of the Week

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    Jo❤️(SJ9)

    Female

    Price: $500

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    Mini Golden Blog

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    General Mini Golden Retriever FAQ

    Find more Comfort Retriever® FAQ on our FAQ Page.

    • What is a mini golden retriever?

      Miniature Golden Retrievers are a cross of Golden Retriever and smaller breeds, typically Cocker Spaniel or King Charles. On average, they weigh 30-45 pounds. Our Mini Goldens are crossed with specific Poodle lineage to avoid health and temperament issues the other breeds can cause, and are hypoallergenic, shed less and live longer than Golden Retrievers.

    • What are the different Comfort Retriever® sizes?

      A typical Comfort Retriever® weighs between 30-45 pounds. Occasionally, we have some that weigh more than 45 pounds, or even less than 30 pounds.


      Our larger Comfort Retrievers® are generally from a Golden Retriever bred to a Comfort Retriever®. They generally have more Golden Retriever in them, so they are a closer carbon copy than the smaller Comforts. Their parents’ average weight is 45 pounds or larger.


      The smaller Comfort Retrievers® are generally from a breeding of two Comfort Retrievers®. They generally have a little more poodle, so they may have more hypoallergenic and reduced shedding traits. Their parents’ average weight is typically below 40 pounds.

    • What colors can a Comfort Retriever® be?

      Most of our Comfort Retrievers® are light to medium gold, but we have a full range of Golden Retriever colors, from cream to gold to red. Occasionally, we get white spots (abstract) or parti-colors from the Poodle side.

    • What coat types can a Comfort Retriever® have?

      Most of our Comfort Retrievers® are straight or wavy coated.  Sometimes, we produce curly coated Comforts. We classify our coat types based on DNA results, not on visual appearance.  

    • Are Comfort Retrievers® low shedders?

      Our Comfort Retrievers® are reduced shed, especially when compared to Golden Retrievers. Shed levels are individual to the dog, so while we hope that the majority of our dogs are low shedding, there are those who are moderate to heavy shedders.


      There are many factors that influence shedding as well. Some of these include season changes, weather, stress, illness, and a puppy transitioning to its adult coat. For these reasons, we can’t guarantee your dog’s shedding won’t change over time.

    • What guarantees do you offer with your puppies?

      We offer a 2 year health warranty for all genetic conditions, that can be expanded to a 10 year warranty if you participate in our Health and Longevity Program by feeding your puppy Life's Abundance and NuVet Supplements! *More info here*

    • Where are you located?

      We are located on the beautiful countryside of Versailles, Kentucky.

    Everyone Deserves a Little Comfort®

    Share your pupdates on Instagram with the hashtag #GoldenQuest, and we'll feature our favorites on our feed!

    "Brandon (OY6) is the perfect addition to our family! He learned his name within days, and he is already sitting and working on shaking my hand! Thank you again!"

    – The Jeffries Family

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