Purebred Golden Retrievers or Labrador Retrievers are the dog of choice for Helping Paws because of their natural desire to work with people, their retrieving instinct, their ease of care, and their friendly disposition.  Puppies come from our breeding program or are donated from breeders.  Puppies are evaluated individually as to willingness, response to environmental stimuli, retrieving instinct and general trainability between 7-12 weeks of age.  Hereditary clearances and health history of the puppy's parents are required.

Helping Paws currently has six female dogs as part of our Breeding Program. Two of these six have already given birth to healthy litters of puppies. The rest of the group is still growing up, and they will not be bred until the appropriate medical clearances have been obtained and until they are the appropriate age.

If you are interested in more information about our Breeding Program, please contact the Director of Programs at 952-988-9359, extension 10 or by email.  Remember, your donation is tax-deductible and very much appreciated!