Sharing my experience so others can make an informed decision about Nature's Own Kennel (Nature's Own LLC), operated by Jennifer J. Snook.
I purchased a cream English Golden Retriever (Alfie), born October 23, 2024. He was diagnosed with stage IV liver cancer on October 24, 2025 -- one day after his first birthday -- and was euthanized on January 5, 2026 at just one year and two months old.
I informed the breeder and was told no other issues had been reported. I was also offered another puppy from a current litter, and there has been no follow-up since. To my knowledge, breeding has continued without pause.
My veterinarian stated that cancer this severe at such a young age is extremely rare and medically abnormal.
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