Who are we?
We love Golden Retrievers! We are owner-handlers and show and train our dogs for confirmation and performance sports. We are members of the Golden Retriever Club of America (GRCA) and active in the NorCal Golden Retriever Club as well.
Our goal is strong, healthy dogs with that great Golden Retriever temperament. Our dogs have all of their medical & genetic clearances and pre-breeding screenings, as health is our top concern. We obtain medical clearances for hips, elbows, heart and eyes at 24 months of age. This is also a by-law of the GRCA. You can find our OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) certificate numbers under the profile of each dog as well as a link to their profile in K9Data.com.
When you buy a CaliGold Puppy you become a member of our extended family. We can help you with resources when it comes to training and health, as well as assist you when you need a dog-sitter.
“A good breeder lives for their dogs, not off their dogs.” – Patricia Trotter, Breeder, AKC Judge, Born to Win, Breed to Succeed
Julie Scopazzi
I fell in love with Golden Retrievers when I was 10 years old as my friend had one and we would lay down on the floor next to Buddy and pet him for hours. I got my first golden as soon as I turned 18 and have had them ever since. There is no other breed for me. I am relatively new to dog shows and dog performance sports. I have been showing since 2016. I do show my own dogs at AKC and UKC dog shows and my daughters were junior handlers as well. We are active in the Golden Retriever Community and do our best to contribute time and energy when we can.
Susan Osborn
Susan (pictured in the middle) has been active in AKC dog sports for several decades and is an experiences breeder. She is nicknamed the “Puppy Doula” because of her extensive whelping experience and volunteer work helping other breeders. She is president of the San Joaquin Dog Training Club and a dog trainer in puppy classes, obedience and scent work. Susan also enjoys her time in the field training with her dogs.
Tim Avery
Tim is the “strength and conditioning” coach at CaliGold, as he handles walking, swimming and playing fetch for hours to keep them in shape. He also handles feeding and vet visits. He’s the ‘sherpa’ behind the scenes that helps us load and unload for dog shows and keeps the team on the road.
Samantha Vivanco
Sam was an AKC Junior Handler and great help caring for our dogs. Her bond with Doc was special a he knew when she was having a bad day and would not leave her side. From her experience with Doc and with helping to whelp litters, she has decided to become a nurse, and is currently enrolled at California State University, Chico.
Kyara Vivanco
Kyara Vivanco was an AKC Junior Handler and also apprenticed for a professional dog handler where she learned how to groom, care for dogs and manage the setup keeping the team on track to get dogs to the ring. During her apprenticeship she has gone into the ring with many breeds and worked on her handling skills. She plans to become a lawyer and is currently enrolled at University of California, Santa Barbara.
