Golden Retrievers in Colorado
Friendly, intelligent, and devoted companions with a heart of gold, bred right here in Colorado.
About the Breed
The Golden Retriever is one of the most beloved dog breeds, known for their friendly demeanor, intelligence, and beautiful golden coat. Originally bred as gundogs to retrieve shot waterfowl, they have a natural love for water and a gentle mouth.
Goldens are highly versatile and excel in various activities, from obedience and agility to therapy work and family companionship. As Karen says, our dogs "work hard, play hard, love hard, and are part of the family," making them excellent pets for active homes.
Spring/Summer 2026 Litters
We are currently planning our Spring and Summer litters for 2026! If you are interested in welcoming an Ocotilla Golden into your Colorado family, please visit our Contact page to start the inquiry process early.
Meet Our Goldens
U-GCH, U-CDX, U-AGI Apache Oodo Shash Of Ocotilla UD RAE OAP NJP JH WC CCA VC CGC TT TDI,inc.
Bonacres Alpine Aspen Gold of Ocotilla CGCA, CGCU, TKDA
BR N Ocotilla's Dark N Stormy
U-GRCH, U-CD, URO2 Farm Fresh Gidiiup of Ocotilla CDX, GN, RAE, CCA, CGC, TDI, Inc., NW2
Ocotilla Abigail I Choose Joy
Ocotilla Angelina Of Aspensong
Ocotilla Avalanche
Ocotilla's Bailey's Irish Cream
Ocotilla's Beckett, The Noble One
Ocotilla Bentley
Ocotilla's Bogatali Tallyhoo
Ocotilla Bogey
Ocotilla Boomer's Boy Carter D.
Ocotilla BR Chip Off The Ole Block
Ocotilla's Bree
Ocotilla BR Rain Drops R Fall'N CGC,TKN, RN
Ocotilla Bruzer
Ocotilla Cactus Jack O'Connor
Ocotilla Cali Girl
Ocotilla Callie Harley Fischer
U-CH Ocotilla's Cameo 'O Roofus RN CGC TDI
Ocotilla's Can'T Stop Rockin ACT2 ACT2J SCN SIN TKA CGCU CGCA
Ocotilla Casey Run Free
Ocotilla Chloe
Ocotilla's Clare of ICAN
Ocotilla's Cruisin' With A Zig N A Zag CGCA, CGCU, TKI, FITG, THDN, FTR, FCAT, SIN, JH, CCA, WC
Ocotilla's Crusin With a Zig
Ocotilla's Crusin' With A Zig N A Zag
Ocotilla Daisy Louise
Ocotilla's Dallas Rose
Ocotilla's Diamond in the Rough
Ocotilla's Dickens
Ocotilla D&R¿s Amber of the Prairie CD PCD BN RE
Ocotilla's Dream Catcher Spirit
Ocotilla Easter Lily
Ocotilla EverlastingFaith
Ocotilla's Gettysburg Address
Ocotilla Golden Autumn CD, RN
Ocotilla's Golden Penelope
Ocotilla's Grace Rose
Ocotilla's Grand Illusion CGCA
Ocotilla's Heart of Gold Bindi ACT1 TKN CGC
Ocotilla's He's My Dancin Fool CGC, CCA, UD, SCN, SIN, SEN
Ocotilla's I's A Cruisin' And A Movin' CDX RAE SH NA THDN RATO WCX CCA VC TDI
Ocotilla ICAN's Avalanche
Ocotilla Jack Claus
Ocotilla Jake
Ocotilla's Jamie of ICAN
Ocotilla Josh's Buddy
Ocotilla Jude
Ocotilla's Kachina Oodo Shash CGC,TKN,CTL2-H,CTL2-R,CTR2-F
Ocotilla Kasana Alpine of ICAN
Ocotilla's Kenzie Of Cherry Creek
Ocotilla Kick Start My Heart NAP NJP
Ocotilla's Kokopelli Flutist CGCA CGCU
Ocotilla's Kokopelli S'more CGCA, CGCU,TKDA
Ocotilla's Let Me Introduce You To Amazing Grace
Ocotilla's Lil Kodiak Bear RN, BN, CGC, TDI,inc
Ocotilla's Livin La Vida Lacey
Ocotilla's Louie
Ocotilla's Mackay
Ocotilla's Madam Pele
Ocotilla's Magical Mysticism
Ocotilla's Magnolia
Ocotilla Majestic Briargate of Covey Dew
Ocotilla's Midas Touch
Ocotilla Milo
Ocotilla's Milo's Big Adventure
Ocotilla's Mischievous Maeve
Ocotilla's Nagi Tanka
Ocotilla Nayak
Ocotilla N BR Storm's Promise
Ocotilla N Rug-ged's Another Blast From The Past
Ocotilla N Rug-ged's I'll Have Another
Ocotilla's Oakdene Valor BN, RN, CGC
Ocotilla's Oodo Shash Nailin
Ocotilla's Promise Of Oodo Shash
Ocotilla's Reese's Pieces
Ocotilla Rey Bress
Ocotilla River on Hidden Meadows
U-CH. Ocotilla's Rootin Tootin Ruby Tuesday
Ocotilla Samantha Johnson
Ocotilla Samsonofsummertbear
Ocotillasandylatte
U-CH, URO1 Ocotilla's Skittle Me Skeezle BN, CD, RE, CCA, CGCA, CGCU, TKA, THN, TDI ,inc. NW2, L1C
Ocotilla's S'More Boom Chocollata
Ocotilla's Sophie Anne Pennington BN CGC
Ocotilla's Star Of Oodo Shash CD, CGC, TDI, inc
Ocotilla's Sweet Maple of Hollien
Ocotilla's Sweet Oodo Sashii CGC
U-CH Ocotilla's Taagi Oodo Shash RE, CGC
Ocotilla Titus The Red
Ocotilla Toby Of Wildcat Mtn
Ocotilla Torri-adore CGCA, CGCU, TKDA
U-CDX Ocotilla's Turbo Roofus CDX, JH, RAE, WC, CGC, TDI,Inc
Ocotilla Walter Charlie
Ocotilla Whiskey
Ocotilla's Who's My Daddy
Ocotilla's Whose My Daddy
Ocotilla's Wind In Her Sails CGCA CGCU
Ocotilla's Yogheel Shash JH
River Fresh As A Daisy Of Ocotilla
U-CH, U-CD,URO3 Star Crowned Brule Of Ocotilla CDX, RAE, CCA, CGC, TDI,inc., TT
Yaqui Hearts Delight of Ocotilla TKN, CGCA
Our Commitment to Excellence
At Ocotilla, our breeding program is guided by the extensive expertise and unwavering dedication of our founder, Karen Lamb. As an AKC Breeder of Merit, an approved AKC Judge, and a seasoned dog trainer and evaluator, Karen brings a holistic approach to every aspect of our work. In her own words: "I am a preservationist breeder striving to maintain and improve upon the unique qualities that the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Golden Retriever have to offer."
Health First Philosophy
Our paramount priority is "health first, followed closely by temperament and conformation standard." All breeding dogs undergo comprehensive health clearances including OFA Hip and Elbow, Eye Certification, Cardiac Evaluation, and PawPrint Genetic Panels.
Temperament & Socialization
We are committed to producing athletic, well-structured canines that excel in performance and are exceptional family companions. We utilize "Puppy Culture" for extensive socialization to ensure our pups work hard, play hard, and love hard.
Recognized Expertise
Ocotilla is an AKC Breeder of Merit and highly rated by Good Dog for responsible practices. We are renowned nationally for our excellence in breeding healthy and temperamentally sound companions.
Interested in a Golden Retriever?
If you're looking for a loyal, intelligent, and friendly companion, a Golden might be perfect for you.