Marlos Golden Retrievers

Reviews

• BO

  BadAssMom ofBoys

  Feb 9, 2026
  5.0
  Marlos Goldens/David are hands down the kindest breeders I have ever met. It not only matters for your own human-human experience but Im certain it matters because he loves his dogs so much. Our sweet baby is the gentlest kindest doggo and I'm sure its because she came from such love and nurturing. Our dog was also well socialized and made a smooth teansisition home to our older golden! David has repeatedly answered my questions and been a resource for our family with all things related to our new baby. I would (and will be - so if you're considering it hurry up because Ill be sharing this everywhere) recommend him and his puppies to anyone and everyone. Love David and Goldens ❤️🐾
• JB

  Julie Brock

  Jan 17, 2026
  1.0
  I chose Marlos Goldens because finding a breeder who cared about their animals was the most important thing to me, so I am deeply saddened to write this review. I know David will respond saying that I begged him to let me take his sick puppy home, that he wasn’t even going to show him to me, but these are not accurate statements. He introduced me to my dog (Bodie), then told me that Bodie was currently separated from his litter and on antibiotics because he had aspirated at 5 weeks and developed pneumonia. He said his vets assured him that the aspiration was a fluke, and that Bodie was “totally fine.” After I asked a few more questions, he tried to take Bodie away saying even though the dog was fine, he knew he shouldn’t have “shown” him. I did see another puppy, but Bodie was who I fell in love with, and after David’s constant reassurance that Bodie was absolutely fine, that was the puppy I selected. Over the next month, David continued to assure me Bodie was totally fine, and it wasn’t until the night before I picked Bodie up that my vet finally received his records and flagged all of the serious issues noted in them (megaesophagus being one of them). When I called David in tears, he continued to assure me that Bodie was fine, but said he would give me a puppy from another litter. I told him that if Bodie was fine, I wanted to take him home, but that I wanted reassurance that if it turned out Bodie was not actually fine and had any kind of lifelong, congenital issue, that David would not wash his hands of us. He said of course he wouldn’t. Fast forward to 5 months later, David failed to provide vaccination records (he said his vet “lost them”), and Bodie has been diagnosed with segmental esophageal dysfunction, is cryptorchid, and cannot drink normal water for the rest of his life (he aspirates every time he tries). Thousands of dollars later, all I asked of David was a refund for Bodie so I could put it towards his extensive medical bills, and he refused. He blamed Bodie’s Interceptor medication, questioned all of the many vets/specialists I have taken him to, and personally attacked me. Worst of all, he has made no commitments to stop breeding Bodie’s parents (something all of the vets/specialists have said must happen). I share all of this so that you do not make the same mistake I did, which was trusting David Marchand. I will be forever grateful that Bodie was saved from whatever fate he would have faced with David, but I worry that this will not be the last puppy born with issues. David will assure you that all he cares about is his animals, but his behavior, the things he overlooked when he had Bodie AND his total lack of accountability afterwards, prove otherwise. Google hides my review when I include my email, but please contact Goodheart South Broadway in Denver if you'd like to verify anything I'm saying (or see any of my communication with David), and they can put us in touch. EDIT: Yes, it is correct that David paid $1,200 for x-rays (2 sets at $600 each). These should have been done as soon as Bodie completed his antibiotics for the aspiration pneumonia he developed in David's care, but they weren't. David made it clear all his vet did to make sure Bodie was healed was listen to his lungs. This is not the appropriate action for a 5 week old puppy with serious aspiration pneumonia + an enlarged esophagus. It wasn't until my vet got his records - the night before I picked Bodie up - that they flagged this. I requested that David pay for these follow up x-rays, as it was to confirm that Bodie's aspiration pneumonia + enlarged esophagus had fully resolved. He agreed. The first round of x-rays (done 8/7/25, 6 days after I took Bodie home) showed that Bodie still had a narrowed trachea and bolas on his lungs. We therefore had to do another round of x-rays 2 weeks after that, to ensure these issues had truly resolved. All of this was directly connected to the aspiration pneumonia that David and his vet failed to properly follow up on when Bodie was still in David's care.
• SA

  Sarah Adams

  Nov 30, 2025
  5.0
  We got a new puppy from David at Marlo's Goldens, and we've been so grateful to work with him! David has been so communicative over the time we've been working with him, and we're really glad he takes such good care of his dogs health-wise. He was the only breeder we found to provide full genetic information along with all the information about their diet, so we knew we were getting a puppy that would be healthy. After we picked out our puppy at 6 weeks old, David has kept us up to date with photos and videos, and he even called the puppy Bailey to get him used to his name! We've been so appreciative of Marlo's Goldens, and we're so grateful to have a wonderful puppy from this litter! We'll definitely be back in a few years for another puppy!!
• SS

  Seth

  Sep 8, 2024
  5.0
  I recently had the pleasure of working with David at Marlos Golden Retrievers, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. From the moment I first contacted them, their professionalism and dedication to their dogs were evident. It was clear that each dog was treated with care and affection. David was incredibly knowledgeable, answering all my questions about breed characteristics, health testing, and the care of the puppies. They provided a detailed health record and were transparent about the lineage of the dogs, which reassured me about the quality and health of the puppy I was adopting. The process was smooth, and I'm glad to have added Hopper to my family. Overall, I highly recommend Marlos Golden Retrievers to anyone looking to add a new furry member to their family. Their commitment to ethical breeding practices and the well-being of their dogs is truly commendable.
• CK

  Cindy-Susie kinderwick

  Jun 6, 2024
  5.0
  Everything from the beginning to the end of the puppy process went very smooth with prompt communication from David. Rescuing five animals prior, I had limited knowledge of purchasing a puppy from a breeder. David was patient with my constant inquiries. He is authentic and truly cares about all of his dogs and puppies! I would love to have more dogs and more from David. A huge thank you goes to David and Mom Mavis for allowing me to raise and love Bailey!💕

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