Hakman's Golden Retrievers -Illinois and Midwest-
Best friends made here!
Hakman's Golden Retrievers -Illinois and Midwest-
Best friends made here!
Explore Our Upcoming Litters
Bubba (Sire)
Watson (Sire)
Watson (Sire)
Bubba is our affectionate and gentle Golden Retriever with a heart of gold! As a proud AKC-registered stud, he boasts excellent health, certified genetic testing, and a playful yet calm temperament. Bubba’s friendly nature and strong lineage make him the perfect companion and a cherished part of our breeding program.
Watson (Sire)
Watson (Sire)
Watson (Sire)
Watson is a handsome Golden Retriever with a long white wavy coat, a boxy head, and a strong frame. As a proven stud, he boasts 100% Embark Clear genetics and OFA-certified hips, elbows, and heart, making him the perfect choice for healthy, happy puppies!
Lisa (Dam)
Watson (Sire)
Pearl (Dam)
Lisa has proven to have the very best puppies with great dispositions. Her calm demeanor and sturdy frame make her puppies not only calm, but beautiful and strong. This is Lisa’s third and last litter.
Pearl (Dam)
Watson (Sire)
Pearl (Dam)
Pearl is kind, Compassionate, Considerate, Patient…Everything Golden. Health Clearance, OFA Hips/Elbows, Heart (carrier of ICH) 3/4 English Cream. Hoping for April Puppies with Watson.
About Us
For the Love of Golden Retrievers
We are a family of 8, my husband and I have 6 children, 2 daughter-in-laws, 2 grandchildren, and 10 golden retrievers. Aside from being golden retriever dog breeders, my husband and I also have full-time occupations. My husband is a carpenter and runs his own business serving others in our community and I am a nurse. Our dog breeding journey began about 6 years ago with Sammy, our beloved golden retriever, who was gifted to us as my “running partner". She immediately had us all loving her and her smile. Although Sammy passed in 2022, she is the reason we fell in love with goldens and wanted others to experience the love and companionship that they have to share. Dog breeding has become so much more than a business to us. It is another opportunity for us to serve others; whether it be by creating a lasting memory for your family, developing friendships, or referring you to another breeder that would better meet your needs.
Happy, Healthy Golden Retrievers
Our golden retriever breeding business is built on integrity, quality breeding, friendship, and creating lasting memories. We value trust and understand that life happens. Therefore, we do not accept any money from our buyers until the puppy is delivered to them. We are members of the Golden Retriever Club of America and do health and genetic testing on all of our dogs to ensure ethical breeding and to ease the minds of our buyers. Following these standards and guidelines ensures that we are doing everything in our power to produce quality golden retriever puppies while providing the best care to our adult golden retrievers. Completing these health and genetic tests helps us reduce the chances of having golden retriever puppies with genetic diseases or disorders and allows us to facilitate the best health and qualities in our golden retriever puppies. We also believe everyone should experience the love of a golden retriever! If we are unable to meet your needs or timeline, we are not above referring you to another breeder.
Our Philosophy
At Hakman's Golden Retrievers--Illinois, we believe that breeding goldens is not just a business; it's a passion. We are dedicated to breeding dogs that are not only healthy and happy but also reflect the unique personality and character of the breed. Our commitment to our dogs and our customers is unwavering, and we strive to provide the best possible experience for everyone involved.
Our Process
Step 1: Get in Touch
Send us an email to express interest. We’ll respond within a few days and schedule a quick call to learn more about your family.
Step 2: Join the Waitlist
After our call, we’ll add you to our waitlist — no deposit required. When a litter is born, you’ll be notified and added to a private Facebook group.
Step 3: Stay Connected
Follow along with photo and video updates as the puppies grow. You’re welcome to schedule a visit before go-home day at 8 weeks.
Step 4: Take Your Puppy Home
We’ll arrange a pick-up time or coordinate delivery if several puppies are heading toward the Champaign/Chicago area. The Facebook group stays open so you can share updates with your littermates!
Stud: Bubba
Stud: Watson
Stud: Watson
Stud: Watson
Stud: Watson
Stud: Watson
Dam: Pearl
Stud: Watson
Dam: Pearl
Dam: Lisa
Dam: Sophie RETIRED
Dam: Pearl
Dam: Cleo RETIRED
Dam: Sophie RETIRED
Dam: Sophie RETIRED
Dam: Sophie RETIRED
Dam: Sophie RETIRED
Dam: Sophie RETIRED
Our Process
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To ensure you get a spot on our waiting list, we prefer that you reach out to us initially via email or through our contact form on the website. Once we receive your email, we will then schedule a phone call with you at a later date to collect your information and make sure we are meeting your needs. Once our puppies are four weeks old we will create and add you to a Facebook group for the litter. This will allow you to view photos, stay up to date on the puppies' progress, and meet your littermates' parents. The puppy go-home date will be when puppies are eight weeks old. We will then schedule a time to pick up or deliver your golden retriever puppy!
Aside from breeding golden retrievers, we also offer bathing, de-shedding, nail trims, and ear cleanings at our "Golden Cottage!" Our space holds an industrial, state-of-the-art dog bath, high-quality bathing products, a brushing station, and more to ensure your dog is properly cleaned and pampered. This is NOT full grooming, but rather a way to get your pup cleaned in-between grooming appointments as groomers are very busy lately. This is not just for goldens; any dogs are welcome! We also offer half-off our prices for any rescue dog's first visit! This is a new venture, so the introductory rates are as follows:
Small dogs (30 lbs and under): $20.00 and up
Medium dogs (31-60 lbs): $25.00 and up
Large Dogs (61-100 lbs): $30.00 and up
Extra Large dogs (101+ lbs): $35.00 and up
***Prices are subject to change if there is a high volume of mats.***
***There will be a $10 up-charge if fleas are found.***
.*** (7/10) An updated license has been approved by the State of Illinois Department of Agriculture and will be uploaded as soon as the physical copy is received***