Golden Retriever puppies playing in a sunny field

AKC Registered · Crittenden, Kentucky

Puppies Are Here!

Golden Retrievers raised the family way.

Gretta's litter arrived October 19, 2026: ten AKC Golden Retriever puppies, four females and six males, born and raised in our home with five kids. Ready for your home in early December.

Reserve Your Puppy Meet the New Litter →

Born October 19, 2026 · 4 females & 6 males · $300 deposit reserves yours

Our Story

Can we talk about dog breeding?

That question has started countless dinner-table conversations in our house. “I want to talk about taking care of the dogs.” “I want to talk about selling the puppies.” They're always lively, and always enriching.

It began in 2023, when we brought home two golden puppies: Maverick, chosen for his gentle, well-proportioned lines, and Gretta, from painstakingly selective breeders and a champion bloodline. Since then they've been steadfast companions to our five children, (mostly) patient guardians of our chickens, and the occasional eater of a lost glove.

Their dispositions differ, but they're equally gentle. That's exactly what we hope to pass on.

The Parents

Meet Maverick & Gretta

Purebred, AKC-registered Golden Retrievers with deep red coats. Vaccinated, vet-checked minutes from home, and living full, active lives on our two acres.

Maverick Blaze Roch

The Affectionate One

A sponge for affection, Maverick loves to be petted and played with, and doesn't hide his jealous streak whenever Gretta is the one getting attention.

Gretta Frances Roch

The Patient One

“Gretta Girl” is more laid back, but every bit as curious and loving. She'll lie calmly while the kids pull her tail, smother her with hugs, or try to ride her like a little horse.

Puppies Born Oct 19

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Females / Males

2023

Family Since

Loving Parents

New Litter

Puppies are here!

Born October 19, 2026

Gretta gave birth on October 19, 2026 to ten beautiful puppies, four females and six males. Reservations are now open: a $300 deposit secures your pick, and they'll be ready to go to their new homes in early December.

Gretta & her new litter

Gretta nursing her newborn litter, born October 19, 2026

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Gretta nursing her week-old litter of ten. More photos coming soon as the puppies grow!

$1,200per puppy · deposit applies

$300 deposit reserves yours now
$900 balance when your puppy comes home
Ready for new homes in early December
AKC registration · vet-checked parents

How It Works

Getting a puppy, step by step

Get in touch

Puppies were born October 19. Contact us now to claim your pick, first come first served.

Reserve with a deposit

A $300 deposit secures your puppy from the remaining litter.

Bring them home

The remaining $900 is due in early December, when your puppy is ready to come home.

About Us

A family breeder in Crittenden, Kentucky

Five children, a flock of chickens, and our dogs. There's always much going on and much to do. Both my wife and I grew up around dogs; her parents trained and showed them professionally. We breed to teach our children responsibility and care for animals, and so others can experience the joy of dog ownership.

Why “Roch Breeding?”

We're named after St. Roch, the patron saint of dogs. While caring for plague victims, he fell ill himself and withdrew to die, only for a nobleman's hunting dog to find him and bring him scraps of bread until the nobleman followed and saved him.

“This story of a dog as an instrument of God's mercy epitomizes the spirit of companionship, protection, and care that dogs, at their best, can demonstrate. We want to enkindle that spirit for others to experience.”

From an Earlier Litter

Pups from our previous litter

These are from an earlier litter of ours, at this same age, so you can get a feel for what the October litter will look like as they grow. New photos coming soon!

Golden Retriever puppies from a previous litter playing

Get In Touch

Ask us anything.

Questions about the litter, the waiting list, or owning a Golden? Reach out. We're happy to talk.

Now that the puppies are here, we'll be reaching out to everyone on the waiting list in the order they joined.