Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Golden Retriever Breeder & Service Dog Provider in Charlotte
Honor Service Dogs has dedicated over six decades to breeding exceptional Golden Retrievers while serving communities through specialized canine programs. Established in 1960, our expertise combines generations of genetic research with AKC-recognized breeding standards to produce dogs renowned for health, temperament, and longevity. Our service dog division supports veterans, individuals with disabilities, and therapeutic organizations, providing over 425 trained canines to date. We maintain rigorous health clearances including hip, elbow, eye, and cardiac certifications, while implementing early neurological stimulation for optimal puppy development. Our nonprofit status enables us to channel portions of proceeds toward supporting military families and special needs communities.With multiple dogs achieving AKC championships and field titles, our lineage demonstrates consistent excellence across obedience, agility, and therapeutic applications. We require fenced yards and daytime human companionship for puppy adopters, maintaining lifetime support for all our placements. Our holistic approach includes organic dietary practices and comprehensive veterinary care throughout the dogs' lives. This dual focus on family companions and service roles has created a legacy recognized by notable figures including presidential advisors and entertainment industry professionals. Our commitment to improving both canine and human lives through ethical breeding and service programs remains unwavering after 60 years of operation.
Services
Golden Retriever Breeding
Service Dog Training
Therapy Dog Placement
Stud Services
Puppy Reservations
Details
- Year established: 1960
Highlights and features
- 60+ years of specialized Golden Retriever breeding experience
- Over 200 AKC Champion titles in our lineage
- Comprehensive health clearances for hips, elbows, eyes, and heart
- Proven service dog training programs for veterans and special needs
- Lifetime breeder support for all puppy placements
Associations and certifications
- AKC (American Kennel Club)
- GRCA (Golden Retriever Club of America)
What people say
Perfect temperament
Exceptional health
Life-changing service
Beautiful dogs
Lifelong support
Services
Golden Retriever Breeding
Our Golden Retriever breeding program combines six decades of expertise with modern health screening technologies. We maintain rigorous genetic diversity standards while emphasizing temperament and longevity. Each litter receives early neurological stimulation and socialization training to ensure optimal development for both family and service roles.
Service Dog Training
We specialize in training service dogs for veterans with PTSD, individuals with mobility challenges, and medical assistance roles. Our dogs receive specialized certification in hospital environments, courtrooms, and disaster response scenarios. Over 425 service dogs have been placed through our nonprofit programs.
Therapy Dog Placement
Our therapy dogs serve in hospitals, veterans facilities, and pediatric oncology units. We provide temperament-tested dogs for emotional support roles, with specialized training for autism assistance and mobility recovery programs. Each placement includes handler training and ongoing support.
Stud Services
We offer stud services with champion lineage English Golden Retrievers. Our program includes OFA-certified health clearances and genetic diversity analysis. Both fresh-chilled and frozen semen options are available for approved breeders seeking to improve temperament and longevity traits.
Puppy Reservations
Reservations available for upcoming litters with $500 deposits. Puppies are raised in home environments with early socialization training. We require fenced yards and daytime human companionship for all adopters, providing lifetime breeder support for every placement.
Questions
What makes Honor Golden Retrievers different from other breeders?
We combine 60+ years of breeding experience with rigorous health certifications and early development programs to produce genetically superior dogs with proven temperaments.
Do you offer service dogs for veterans with PTSD?
Yes, our service dog program has placed over 425 dogs with veterans and individuals with special needs through our nonprofit initiatives.
What health clearances do you provide for your puppies?
All breeding dogs receive OFA certifications for hips, elbows, eyes, and cardiac health, with genetic testing for PRA and Ichthyosis.
Can I reserve a puppy before birth?
Yes, reservations require a $500 deposit and are available for upcoming litters through our website contact form.
Do you accept donations for your service dog programs?
As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, we welcome donations to support our service dog training and placement initiatives for veterans and special needs individuals.
What geographic areas do you serve?
While based in Charlotte, NC, we provide puppies and service dogs nationwide through approved placement processes.
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Reviews (6)
Christie Southern
May 19, 2021
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The most wonderful, loving, calm, polite, intelligent Goldens you could ever hope for! Everybody who ever met our "Clay" remarked how unusual his temperament was. sweet and adorable! Also gorgeous. Honor Golden becomes your extended family. we call Ann Chase "Grandma Ann" because of her continued helpfulness throughout your dogs life. Our Honor Golden was both a family pet and service dog. He has made so many souls smile. Christie
Kirk Lovan
May 25, 2020
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We have had the pleasure of working with Honor for over 10 years and have owned 3 goldens. They are the best well trained dogs to be around. Their temperament is outstanding and everyone that comes in contact with our dogs doesn't want to leave them! Honor has been a true pleasure to work with and we have always trusted and been guided in the best manner. They were extremely knowledgeable passionate and understanding during the entire process.
Jessica Merkowsky
Feb 13, 2020
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I have owned and trained a number of dogs over the years and I was blown away by the Honor pups! Temperaments, brains, personality, and absolutely gorgeous dogs on top of all that! I recommend them every opportunity possible. : So much tireless work goes into breeding quality dogs and Honor is doing a fantastic job! Thank you, Honor, for working so hard to deliver the best goldens!
Tammy Wingate
Jan 14, 2020
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I have had the opportunity to know and love many dogs from Honor Service Dogs and their breeders! We have been a foster home to several of the dogs. My children grew up loving these dogs and the time we spent in the breeders home. They have become our family over the years! The breeders have committed their lives to these incredible dogs who bring such unconditional love to their new families.
Molly Rauter
Nov 22, 2019
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We consider ourselves so blessed to have met Ann and have our wonderful Honor Dog Cody. We've had Golden Retrievers for close to 30 years and Honor Service Dogs set a new bar. Our dog is so well bred. Everyone who meets him remarks on his calm temperament and sweet nature. Their vast knowledge through years of careful breeding is evident. Four years later, they are still accessible if I have a question and they stay in touch with newsletters and emails. Not only did I find a wonderful breeder, but a friend, too. Thank you for all you do.
Bill Daniel
Nov 13, 2019
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We got our Golden Retriever Montana from Honor Golden about 8 years ago and I cannot say enough good things about Ann Chase. Although Montana is not a service dog, he is intelligent and loving and I am sure that with training from Honor Golden he would've been a wonderful companion for any disabled person. For anyone needing a service dog I would enthusiastically recommend Honor Golden.
