Frequently Asked Questions

We have four litters this season. Friday and Jack's golden litter was born November 3, 2026 and goes home December 29. Bella and Bene (golden), Dixie and Macho (pure white English cream), and Ptichka and Jack (English cream crossed with golden) are due November 12 and 13, 2026, and go home in the second week of January 2027. Reservations are filled in the order they come in. Contact us for current availability.

Every Rockvale puppy is $5,000. That price includes Early Neurological Stimulation from birth, crate training, potty training, basic commands, vet checks, and parents with full health testing. Read more in how much a European Golden Retriever costs.

Fill out the form on our contact page and tell us which litter, and whether you hope for a male or a female. Reservations are filled in the order they come in, so we recommend reserving before the puppies are born.

Puppies go home at eight weeks old. Before eight weeks they are still learning from their mother and littermates. Read more about the best age and timing to bring a puppy home.

Yes. A member of the Rockvale family personally drives puppies to their new homes across the United States, with regular breaks and plenty of attention along the way. Contact us for delivery details for your area.

We raise English cream (white) and traditional golden puppies. Dixie and Macho's litter will be pure white English cream, Friday and Jack's and Bella and Bene's litters are golden, and Ptichka and Jack's litter is our first cross of our white English cream line with our golden stud. Puppies darken as they grow, and ear color at eight weeks is the best preview of the adult coat. See our English cream, dark golden, and European golden pages.

You can meet every parent on our Meet Our Dogs page, with their pedigree, Embark DNA profile, and OFA and PennHip results where available. Our vets screen puppies for hips, elbows, heart, and eyes. Learn more on our Vet Approved page.

Males typically reach 22 to 24 inches at the shoulder and 65 to 75 pounds. Females reach 20 to 22 inches and 55 to 70 pounds. Most reach near full height by 12 months and fill out by 18 to 24 months. See how big English cream Golden Retrievers get.

Yes. They have a thick undercoat and shed the most during spring and fall, when they blow their coat. Regular brushing keeps it under control. Read how much European Goldens shed.

European Golden Retrievers typically live 12 to 14 years. Genetics matter most, which is why we breed from fully health-tested parents. Read more about the lifespan of a European Golden Retriever.

Yes. Our studs Macho and Jack are available. See our Stud Service page.

Rockvale Puppies is a family breeder in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Call us at (717) 682-4282 or send us a message.