Top Quality Champion English Cream Golden Retriever Breeders in the United States
At Southland Goldens, we’re a small family of dog lovers raising champion bloodline English Cream Golden Retrievers. What started as a hobby quickly became a passion—especially once our son Luke came along in 2014. These days, he’s basically the puppy boss around here.
Our dogs are family, plain and simple. They live in our home, get plenty of daily exercise, and lots of love. We’re serious about doing things the right way—every parent dog is health and genetically tested. No shortcuts. No cutting corners. Just a whole lot of heart and a deep love for the breed.
Get to Know the Founders: Alyson & Drew Stuart
Golden Retrievers have always been part of Alyson and Drew’s story. They both grew up in families where a golden was just as much a sibling as any brother or sister. So naturally, when it came time to start their own family, adding a golden to the mix was a no-brainer. But as they started researching breeders, they were hit with a heartbreaking statistic—at the time, more than 60% of American golden retrievers were dying from cancer. They already had experienced the pain of losing beloved goldens to the disease and knew they couldn’t go through that again.
Their deep dive led them to English Cream Golden Retrievers. Not only are these beauties stunning with their soft, light coats and blocky builds, but studies showed that their rates of cancer were almost half that of their American counterparts. On top of that, English Creams typically live about two years longer.
In 2012, they brought home their first English Cream female, and that was it; they were completely smitten. One dog became a dream, and that dream turned into Southland Goldens. Today, their passion is more than a profession—it’s a calling. They wake up every day feeling lucky to share these remarkable dogs with other families who want all the love and loyalty of a golden, with a little more peace of mind.
Intentional Breeding. Unconditional Love
Our mission is simple: to raise healthy, happy English Golden Retrievers with champion bloodlines, all while upholding the highest standards of ethical breeding. Every decision we make is rooted in our commitment to bettering the breed. We’re here for the joy of it, and our goal is to bring families the kind of well-bred, well-loved companions that live long, healthy, tail-wagging lives.
Meet the Team
Luke is Alyson and Drew’s son and the Head Trainer. At 11 years old, he’s got a heart of gold and is a true puppy whisperer—the puppies trust and respect him completely. He’s grown up right alongside our Goldens and proudly calls them his brothers and sisters. Luke is a regular star in our weekly videos and already has his sights set on becoming a professional dog trainer one day.
CeCe—short for Cecilia, is Alyson’s mom and our resident puppy grandma. She joined the crew in 2019 but has been a dog lover forever (she gifted Alyson her first Golden at age 6, and well, look where that led). Whether she’s snuggling a litter or checking in on the mamas, CeCe brings calm, kindness, and the kind of love only a grandma can give.
Meet Tony—better known around here as T-Paw. T-Paw is Alyson’s dad and an important part of our family team. He’s here every day making sure our Golden Retrievers and puppies are kept clean, healthy, and well-socialized. The dogs adore him, and so do we! His gentle care and daily attention play a big role in raising happy, well-adjusted puppies.
Need your puppy flown straight to your arms? Eric’s your guy! Alyson’s older brother (and official sky chauffeur), Eric joined the Southland Goldens team in 2019 to help make coast-to-coast puppy deliveries a breeze. When you opt for in-cabin flight delivery, he’s the caring presence your pup gets to snuggle with all the way home. Eric lives with his wife and three kids, but he’s always just one flight away from making puppy dreams come true.
Grady’s been with us since 2017, and let’s just say the big dogs adore him. He’s the kind of guy who shows up rain or shine, ready to run, train, and hang out with our adult goldens like they’re lifelong buddies. If you’re picking up your puppy in Troy, there’s a good chance Grady will be there to say hello. We’re lucky to have his big heart and even bigger work ethic on our team.
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Whether you’re dreaming of cuddles on the couch or adventures in the great outdoors, our English Golden Retrievers are eager to fill your home with love, loyalty, and lots of tail wags.
