Clear Lake Kennel

Clear Lake Kennel raises golden retrievers in Clearlake, WA, in Skagit County near Seattle. Nate Natekin has been breeding purebred golden retrievers for more than fifteen years and maintains membership in the American Kennel Club and the Golden Retriever Club of America with regular health screenings for hips, elbows and cardiac conditions.

Each puppy is born in a climate-controlled whelping area steps from the family living room and receives daily socialization from children and adults alike, with gentle early exposure to grooming tables and basic commands. Outdoor runs are shaded by mature firs and hedges, offering safe spaces for supervised play and swimming drills that support a golden retriever’s natural retrieving instincts.

Adults live alongside the household, join weekend nature walks along nearby forest trails and participate in regular obedience classes hosted at a local community center. A focus on temperament and adaptability has led to puppies well-suited for family companionship, therapy visits or retriever sports, reflecting Nate’s respect for both tradition and the breed’s working heritage.