We got my Golden from Tomiskaway Kennels, but that was in 1986!!!
Don't know anything about them other then the name, I was only six at the time, but I do know she was an awesome dog! I am pretty sure that she was only six weeks when we brought her home, but hopefully they have changed things over the years. She did have arthritis when she got older, but she lived to 15 1/2! Hope your friend finds somewhere good.