Why choose a Riversbend Golden Retreiver or Golden Doodle puppy?
- Expertize 30 years of Golden retriever breeding experience!
- Well socialized puppies Raised with our kids / grandkids!
- Health tested parents Embark, OFA, & PennHip
- Riversbend line Every dog in our kennel is directly related to Elina our original Golden from 30 years ago!
- Our puppies are pre-spoiled!
- Crate acclimated
- 10 year Genetic health guarantee
- Puppies raised to know Jesus!!
Pet Health and Wellness Check-ups
DNA Testing (Embark)
OFA Certifications
Vet-Checked Puppies
10-Year Health Guarantee
Our Promise to Families
- 30+ Years of Breeding Experience
- OFA Certified: Hips, Elbows, Hearts & Eyes
- Puppies Socialized & Vet-Checked
- Embark Genetic Testing – 200+ Conditions Cleared
- 10-Year Health Guarantee
- Vet-Checked & Guaranteed
Why Families Trust Riversbend Puppies
At Riversbend, we do not simply raise puppies; we raise life companions. We give each puppy the care, attention, and early training they need to grow into happy, well-adjusted family members.
- Raised in a loving, family centered environment
- Early socialization with children and other pets
- Health tested parents for strong genetics
- Smooth transition from our home to yours
- Ongoing support and guidance after adoption
- Temperament-focused breeding for calm, friendly dogs
- Well-groomed, clean, and cared-for puppies
- Early training foundations (potty and crate introduction)
Jim Ellis
Meet the Visionary Behind Riversbend Kennel
Hear What Our Clients Say
We couldn’t be happier with our experience with Jim as a breeder! From the very beginning, he was incredibly knowledgeable, caring, and patient in answering all of our questions. You can tell right away how much love and dedication he puts into raising his puppies—every detail is thought of, and every pup is so well socialized and healthy.
Our puppy is an absolute dream—happy, playful, and full of personality. It’s clear that Jim gave her the best possible start in life. We constantly get compliments on how sweet and well-adjusted she is, and we know that’s a reflection of Jim’s care and commitment as a breeder.
We’re so grateful to Jim for bringing our furry family member into our lives. If you’re looking for a breeder who truly loves what he does and raises amazing puppies, we cannot recommend Jim highly enough!
Kelli Lewis
Art Teacher
Adams Elementary
Riversbend kennel was the absolute best I would give them a 5 out of 5. They were very easy to work with and let us come out as many times to play and meet the pups until we made up our minds . The puppies and the older dogs are so loved and taken care of out there . There family to the owners not just animals and you can tell how the puppies were taken care of. They were also always so clean and there bedding and space was always clean too and you can tell the puppies were loved on and got a lot of socialization. We also got a clean report from the vet saying our dog was from a healthy breed and he checked our perfect . 2 years later our Moose is still perfect!! Riversbend is definitely the best breeder around !
Hi Jim,
Here are my thoughts:
I have always had a positive experience with Riverbends Kennel. When looking for a family dog, I chose them not once, but twice.
I’ve gotten two Golden Retrievers from there. Max was a blond male born in 2009❤️. Presently, I have Kiefer, a 4-year-old red male that joined the family in 2021. ❤️
I highly recommend Riverbends Kennel and Jim. He welcomes all questions and concerns. I can’t say enough about Jim and his steadfast commitment and love he gives to each Golden Retriever he breeds.
C. Bailey
Fishers , IN
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