Red Golden Retriever Puppies & Trained Dogs

A red golden retriever is a purebred golden retriever with a coat at the deep red, copper end of the golden color range. It is not a separate breed or a mix. Red coats are most common in field bred, working-line goldens, which are bred for hunting ability rather than the show ring.

Yes. Golden retrievers come in shades from light cream to deep red, and red goldens are simply the darkest of those shades. A red golden from a working pedigree is every bit a golden retriever, with the same friendly, trainable temperament the breed is known for.

Field and working lines have been bred for performance in the marsh and the field, and the darker red and copper coats run strongly in those bloodlines. Show lines lean toward lighter cream and gold. That is why most red goldens you see hunting are field bred.

The color is the most obvious difference, but red field goldens also tend to be leaner and more athletic, with shorter coats and less feathering than show-line goldens. They have more drive outdoors and still settle well at home, with a solid off switch.

A golden puppy's coat usually darkens and deepens as it matures, and the color behind the ears is often a good hint of the adult shade. Looking at the sire and dam is the best guide, which is why we show the parents of every litter.

Yes. Most red goldens come from working lines, so they carry strong retrieving drive, a soft mouth, a good nose, and a love of water. They make excellent waterfowl and upland dogs, and the deep coat is easy to spot in the field.

Massbach Kennels in Mt. Carroll, Illinois breeds and trains red golden retrievers from imported working bloodlines. We offer puppies and trained dogs and work with families and hunters across the country. Contact us to see what is available or to join the waitlist for an upcoming red golden litter.