Welcome to Whiskey River Goldens — where life is a little furry, a lot joyful, and always full of wagging tails. 🐾

We’re a small, family-run farm tucked away on 20 peaceful acres in State Road, NC. Here, our days revolve around three kids, dogs, horses, chickens… and the everyday chaos that comes with a life built around animals. And honestly? We wouldn’t have it any other way.

Animals have always been part of who I am. I grew up helping my dad raise everything from goats and cows to barn cats, rabbits and bottle calves. Chris spent most of his life training horses and working with dogs — over two decades of hands-on experience that now shapes everything we do here. Put both of us together, and you get a farm that runs on hard work, muddy boots, and a whole lot of heart.

Our love for Golden Retrievers started with two pups we bought for our kids. We fell head over heels. Goldens are truly something special — gentle, intuitive, smart, people-oriented, and honestly just good for the soul. Once we experienced that magic, we knew we wanted to dedicate ourselves to the breed. Today, our Goldens live their best lives: swimming in ponds, running across fields, snoozing by the porch, and soaking up all the family time they can get. They’re healthy, happy, well-balanced, and raised right in the center of our daily life — never away from the family they adore. We pour everything we have into raising puppies that grow into confident, social, healthy adults. We focus heavily on temperament, health, and early-life enrichment because we know how important those first weeks are. Our goal is simple: Create the kind of Golden that feels like home the moment you meet them. At Whiskey River Goldens, this isn’t just a business — it’s our lifestyle, our passion, and something we feel incredibly blessed to share with your family.

 

Thank you for trusting us with such an important part of your life. We promise to love these babies from the moment they arrive… until the moment they leave for their forever families — and long after. 

-Jessica