Our Breeding Program:
At Sundance Retrievers the human family is important. After we carefully select a female for breeding, she is raised with us and trained as a gun dog or companion dog. Once her training is complete, she leaves our home to go to her host family.
Upon confirmation of pregnancy, our breeding females return to our home to whelp the puppies. Once the puppies are weaned their mothers go home to their families . This practice provides our deserving females with wonderful lives .
We have selected top Irish, British and American field lines – as well as a champion hunting show line – to create three categories of dogs to better match your individual lifestyle:
* To create the Sporting Dog line we combine the drive and energy of the American field dog with the style of the Irish and British gun dog. The results tend to produce a dog that can be a dynamic hunting partner and active family companion. This type of dog loves to be active and involved with their family. They are happy to hunt on the weekends or go for a hike on mountain trail. During the work week, a dog from this breeding would enjoy a walk or two a day and a game of fetch.
* We use the time tested breeding of Irish and British field dogs to produce the Classic Dog line. This type of pairing yields a young dog that typically has more of an ” off switch”. A pup from a Classic Dog Litter, can be a great field partner and home companion. They are softer in personality, easy to get a long with and may have less energy demands than a Sporting Dog.
* We combine Irish/British field lines with hunting show lines that tend to yield remarkably calm and intelligent dogs . The Gentle Dog line is bred with therapy and companion pets in mind. From this pairing, we look to create a quiet young dog that looks for direction and wants to be with you.
At Sundance Retrievers, we are focused on providing our clients with the highest quality Labrador Retrievers and promise that all of the dogs in our breeding program are:
* AKC DNA certified
* AKC registered
* OFA Eye Certified
* Have a OFA Score rated either good or excellent; and/or a PennHip of 50% and lower or BVA
* Tested for : Centronuclear Myopathy ( CNM), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM), Exercise-Induced Collapse (EIC),Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK), Progressive Retinal Atrophy ( PRA-PRCD), Progressive Rod- Cone Degeneration (PRCD), Retinal Dysplasia (DRD1), Oculoskeletal Dysplasia 1 ( OSD1) and Skeletal Dysplasia(SD2).
In addition, they will have a strong working pedigree and temperaments that are graded against the AKC Canine Good Citizen standard.
We accept deposits for Trained Companions, Working Dogs, and Gun Dogs from all upcoming litters. The deposit to reserve your pup and training program is $500.00. Please contact us for more details.
Due to the high demand for our trained dogs, we no longer sell eight-week-old puppies.
Occasionally, we may sell one or two Head Start puppies from a litter. Head Start puppies go home at approximately four months of age, crate trained, and introduced to basic obedience. Any Head Start puppies currently available would be listed on our Dogs For Sale page as a Head Start Puppy.
Looking for a dog that is already in training ? Please see our Dogs For Sale page.
Accepting deposits for the Endo x Tenor litter. Due Dec 31, 2025, A Sporting litter of black pups
Sire: OFTW Flashmount Tenor of Tagabea ” Tenor”
( FTW Grangemead Pluto x Flashmout Guilder)
BVA Hips: 3/3 BVA: 0/0 BVA Eyes: Certified
Pedigree
Dam Sundance’s Storm Warning CGC ” Endo”
(HRCH Sundance’s High Tide Warning MH x GreyHavens Brighe))
OFA Eyes: Certified , OFA Hips: Good , OFA Elbows: Normal
Pedigree
EIC,CNM, DM,HNPK,PRA-PRCD,PRCD,DRD1 ,OSD1, RD/ OSD,SD2 and STGD1: Unaffected
From this litter, we expect to see dynamic hunting partners with speed, style, and intelligence, as well as active family companions who will enjoy playing with the kids and going hiking in the woods. Pups from this litter will be around 50-60 lb when full-grown.
Available training program:
Companions: $8,710, Adv. Companions: $10,710, and Hunting Dogs $12,000+
Accepting Deposits for Easy x AF FM Maesydderwen Sindar due early winter 2026 A litter of black, red, or liver English Cocker Spaniels
Sire: AM FC Maesydderwen Sindar ” Alfie”
( FTCH Wetlands Abe x Etakiel Berlin)
OFA Hips: Good, OFA Elbows: Normal, OFA eyes: Certified
Dam: LegacyK Wildthing CGC ” Easy”
( GB FTCH Claxbywold Brodies Comet of Kingcott x Claxbywold Tornado)
OFA Hips: Good OFA Elbows: Normal OFA Eyes: Certified
Acral Mutilation Syndrome, Bernard-Soulier Syndrome, Degenerative Myelopathy, Exercise-Induced Collapse, Familial Nephropathy, Glycogen Storage Disease VII, PFK Deficiency, Progressive Retinal Atrophy, Progressive Rod-Cone PRCD WT/WT Normal (Clear) Degeneration, Skeletal Dysplasia 2: Unaffected
Pedigree
Are you looking for some good trouble in your life? A pint-sized ball of never-ending happiness and fun? A pup from this litter would be great for a family looking for a fun-loving, sweet, active companion or a new hunting partner. At full grown, these pups will probably be 20lb
Available training programs:
Puppies $3,500, Head Start pups $6,710, Companions: $8,710 , and Hunting dogs: $12,000.00+
Accepting deposits for the Hadley x Bourbon litter. Due early winter 2026, A Gentle litter of black and chocolate pups
Sire: Sundance’s Bourbon on the Rocks CGC ” Bourbon”
( SDR’s Duck Ace Roll on Sunshine x FTCH OutLaw Apache)
OFA Eyes: Certified, OFA Hips: Good , OFA Elbows: Normal
BVA Hips : 3/3 , BVA Elbows 0/0
Pedigree
Dam Sundance’s All Fired Up CGC ” Hadley”
(Sundance’s Cranberry Duff x OFTW Flashmount Tenor of Tagbea )
OFA Eyes: Certified , BVA Hips: 3/4 , BVA Elbows : 0/0
EIC,CNM, DM,HNPK,PRA-PRCD,PRCD,DRD1 ,OSD1, RD/ OSD,SD2 and STGD1: Unaffected
Pedigree
This litter has been in the making for over four years. We are excited to announce Hadley and Bourbon’s first litter. From this pairing, we expect calm, gentle pups that would make exceptional family companions, therapy, and started service dogs. At full grown, we expect a pup from this litter to be around 65-70lb.
Available training programs:
Companions: $8,710, Adv. Companions: $10,710, and Hunting Dogs $12,000+
Accepting deposits for the Josie x Bill litter. Due early winter 2026, A Sporting litter of black and yellow pups
Sire: Sundance’s Buffalo Bill CGC “Bill”
( FTW Apollobay Crimson King x Cuileann Silkie Sadie)
OFA hips: Excellent, OFA Elbows: Normal, OFA Eyes: Certified
Pennhip: Right DI : 0.37, Left DI: 0.47
Pedigree
Dam Sundance’s American Girl CGC ” Josie”
(NFC FC Truline’s Just Flyod x Cowboy’s Sweet Jolene Searching the Briars CGC)
OFA Eyes: Certified , BVA Hips: 5/2 , BVA Elbows : 0/0
EIC,CNM, DM,HNPK,PRA-PRCD,PRCD,DRD1 ,OSD1, RD/ OSD,SD2 and STGD1: Unaffected
Pedigree
Don’t let the word ” Sporting” mislead you about this litter. If you are looking for a lovable giant, a laid-back goofball of a companion who loves life and everything it has to offer, then one of these pups is the right fit for you. A pup from this litter will be easy to get along with, have a soft personality, enjoy hikes and a game of fetch, but also perfectly content to hold the couch down. We expect a pup from this litter to weigh around 80 pounds when fully grown.
Available training programs:
Companions: $8,710, Adv. Companions: $10,710, and Hunting Dogs $12,000+
Accepting deposits for the Rue x Ted litter. Due early Spring 2026, A Classic litter of yellow pups
Sire: FTCH Arcklebear Caribou ” Ted”
( OFTW Cynhinfa Jarmen of Wauniago x FTCH The Windbreak Whisperer of Arcklbear )
BVA Hips: 0/1 , BVA Elbows : 0 , Eyes : certified
Pedigree
Dam: Sundance’s Mockingjay CGC ” Rue”
(FTCH Tullyah Jasper x Sundance’s Bon Bon CGC)
OFA Eyes : Certified,xs BVA Hips 3/2 and BVA Elbow: 0/0
Pedigree
EIC,CNM, DM,HNPK,PRA-PRCD,PRCD,DRD1 ,OSD1, RD/ OSD,SD2 and STGD1: Unaffected
From this litter, we expect to see fun, intelligent, active pups that will be well-rounded enough to go in any direction. Pups from the Rue x Ted litter could be excellent family companions and dependable hunting dogs in the field. A pup from this litter should weigh around 50-60lb when fully grown.
Available training programs:
Companions: $8,710, Adv. Companions: $10,710, and Hunting Dogs $12,000+