Mini Golden Retriever puppies · Lehi, Utah

The GOAT of family dogs.

Multi-generation Mini Golden Retrievers raised in our Lehi home. All the heart of a golden, about half the size, bred for a lower-shedding coat.

25–36 lb
our adult dogs
Embark
DNA tested, coats included
Up to 5 yrs
health guarantee
DNA and health tested
Every parent screened, and every puppy's DNA goes home with it
Raised in our Lehi home
Kids, babies and everyday noise from day one
Bred for a low-shed coat
Coat genes on every puppy's DNA report
Support for life
Text us at 8 weeks or 8 years
Red Mini Golden puppies piled together on a paw print rug
Now reserving

Nike and George's December litter

Nike's second litter, sired by George, is due in December. Puppies go home at eight weeks, right around Valentine's Day. Families pick in deposit order at six weeks, so the earlier you apply, the earlier you pick.

Expected birth
December 2026
Home by
Mid-February 2027
Parents
Nike (25 lb) and George (36 lb)
Pick day
6 weeks, in deposit order
Price
$5,000
Deposit
$1,000 · 5 spots
Why they're the GOAT

Everything you want in a family dog, in one dog

They just love people. That's the biggest thing. The rest is a personality that doesn't make you choose between fun and easy.

Loyal to the core
A true retriever. They want to be wherever you are.
Smart and quick to learn
Eager to please, and they pick up new tricks fast.
Athletic and fun
Up for a run, a hike or an afternoon of fetch.
Totally down to chill
Just as happy on the couch, hanging out with you.
Amazing with kids and babies
Gentle, patient, and raised around little ones from day one.
Beautiful to look at
A rich red coat that turns heads on every walk.
Our Mini Goldens

Mini Golden Retrievers, maximum love

Our dogs are multi-generation Mini Golden Retrievers, bred Mini to Mini for size, coat and temperament. Nike's lines combine a Mini Golden background with red Golden Retriever lines, which is where that deep red coat and smaller frame come from.

You never have to guess what's in your dog. Every puppy is DNA tested through Embark, and the full report, coat genes included, goes home with your puppy.

Nike resting on a bean bag next to a baby
Golden Raes Mini
Standard Golden
Adult weight
25–36 lb (our dogs)
55–75 lb
Color
Deep red, 7–8 of 10 intensity
Light to dark gold
Shedding
Likely low shed or no shed
Heavy, seasonal
Fits in
Townhomes to acreage
Best with a big yard
Temperament
The same golden heart
Gentle, family first
Reagan holding two red Mini Golden puppies
Meet the breeder

Hi, I'm Reagan.

I've loved dogs for as long as I can remember. I begged my parents for one, and when I finally got her, my Cocker Spaniel Ariel was my best friend for more than 13 years.

When I became a mom, I wanted to stay home with my kids. Breeding lets me work from home, and it lets my kids learn responsibility and how to care for another living thing right alongside me.

Mini Goldens give me the best of both worlds. I loved my Cocker's personality and size, and I love the family traits of a Golden Retriever. Goldens just always felt a little big, and they shed a lot. The Mini Golden has the size, the personality and the lower shedding in one dog.

There's one more reason. My husband has always loved dogs and is also very allergic to them. Nike was the first dog he could spend long stretches with without a reaction. Every person reacts differently and no dog is allergen-free, but it's why I breed so carefully for coat.

"Our dogs are perfect on paper, from the genetic testing to the health clearances, and even better in real life because they're raised in a loving home. I want every family that's ready for a dog to get the GOAT."Reagan, Golden Raes
Our dogs

It all started with Nike

Our dogs are family pets first. Every one is Embark DNA tested and has OFA hip, elbow, eye and heart evaluations, and we're happy to walk approved families through the results.

Nike, a red Mini Golden Retriever
Foundation mom
Nike
25 lbRed 8/10
The one who started it all. Fun-loving and ready to play whenever her people are, and just as happy to lie at your feet.
George, a red Mini Golden Retriever
December litter sire
George
36 lb19 inRed 8/10
Kind, loving and handsome. George loves people and being outside, and like Nike, he's ready to play when you are and happy to chill when you're not.
Air as a puppy, a red Mini Golden with a pink bow
Next generation · Nike's daughter
Air
About 25 lbRed 7/10
Sweet, smart and energetic. Air loves people, loves to play and loves learning something new. Her first litter is planned for 2027, once she's ready.
How it works

From application to gotcha day

01
Apply
A five minute application so we can get to know your family. We reply within two business days.
02
Reserve your spot
Once approved, a $1,000 non-refundable deposit holds your place in line.
03
Pick day
Families choose their puppy in deposit order at six weeks.
04
Gotcha day
Your puppy comes home at eight weeks. Pick up at our home in Lehi, or ask about delivery, including flight nanny options.
Our health promise

Health tested, start to finish

We've invested heavily in testing because it's the only honest way to breed. Every parent is Embark DNA tested and evaluated through the OFA, plus any other testing the breed calls for. Every puppy is DNA tested too.

Embark DNA panelOFA hipsOFA elbowsOFA eyesOFA heartTemperament testing

Every puppy comes with our written one-year health guarantee, extended to five years total when your puppy stays on pawTree, the food we recommend.

The coat
Bred for a low-shed coat

Our puppies are likely low shed or no shed. Every puppy's coat genes are on its own Embark DNA report, so you can see exactly what you're bringing home.

No dog is allergen-free, so if allergies are a concern, ask about meeting one of our dogs first.

Every puppy goes home with
Vaccines current through eight weeks
Microchip
Their own Embark DNA report
Written health guarantee, up to five years
Starter bag with the kibble they know and a blanket that smells like home
Our number, for life
Golden Raes families

Hall of fame

Nike and Romeo's 2025 litter: Dunks, Blazer and Jordan are home with their families, and Air stayed with us as our next-generation girl.

Dunks as a puppy
DunksAdopted
Blazer as a puppy
BlazerAdopted
Air as a puppy
AirStayed home
Jordan as a puppy
JordanAdopted
Questions

Frequently asked

How big will my Mini Golden get?

Our adult dogs range from about 25 to 36 lb. Each litter listing shows its own projection based on the parents.

Do they shed? Are they good for allergies?

Our puppies are likely low shed or no shed, and every puppy's coat genes are on its own Embark DNA report. No dog is allergen-free, so if allergies are a concern, ask about meeting one of our dogs first.

How much is a puppy?

Puppies from Nike and George's December litter are $5,000. A $1,000 non-refundable deposit reserves your spot.

When do we pick, and when do they come home?

Families pick in deposit order at six weeks, and puppies go home at eight weeks. For the December litter, that's right around Valentine's Day.

Are they good with kids?

It's what they do best. They're loyal, gentle and patient, amazing with kids and babies, and our puppies grow up right in the middle of a busy family.

Where are you, and do you deliver?

We're in Lehi, Utah, and pickup at our home is always available. Delivery, including flight nanny options, is quoted based on where you live.

What does the health guarantee cover?

Every puppy comes with a written one-year health guarantee, extended to five years total when your puppy stays on pawTree, our recommended food.

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Ready to draft your GOAT?

Nike and George's December litter is reserving now. Apply once and you're on the list for this litter and the next.