Last Updated: July 19, 2026
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 hunting 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 Field 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 do not sell eight-week-old puppies or untrained dogs.
Occasionally, we may sell one or two Head Start Puppies from a litter. Any 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 one deposit for the Endo x Diego litter. Due August 10, 2026. A litter of black and possibly yellow.
Sire: FTW Apollobay Crimson King
( FTCh Levebghyl Malusi x OFTW Blaithin Rose of Apollobay)
BVA Hips: 7/5, BVA Elbows: 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 have driven partners in the field and exceptional active companions in the home.
A pup from the Endo x Diego litter is the hiking, hunting, fishing partner that will hang out all day with you and then cuddle on the couch at night. A pup from this breeding will weigh around 60 lb when full grown.
Available training programs:
Head Start Puppy $6,710 ready December, Companion: $8,710 ready February 2027 Adv. Companion $10,710 ready April 2027, Started Hunting Dog $14,710 ready August 2027
Accepting two deposits on the Bonnie x Gus Litter. Due August 12, 2026. A litter of Black and Yellows from our Classic Line.
Sire: GB FTCH Rustler Master "Gus"
Winner of the 2024 IGL Retriever Championship
( FTCH Birdsgreen Cludo of Wedgnock x Pristhill Capri)
BVA Hips: 3/3, BVA Elbows: 0/0 ,Eyes: Certified
Pedigree
Dam Sundance's Bon Bon CGC " Bonnie"
(FTW Apollobay Crimson King x Grayhavens Nevermore SH)
OFA Hips: Good OFA Elbows : Normal, OFA Eyes: Certified
Pennhip Right DI: 0.47, Pennhip Left DI:0.47
Pedigree
EIC,CNM, DM,HNPK, PRA-PRCD, PRCD,DRD1 ,OSD1, RD/ OSD,SD2 and STGD1: Unaffected
One of the most anticipated litters this year, we are looking for style, intelligence and companionship from the Bonnie x Gus litter. These pups would make wonderful family pets, hunting partners, or dog game athletes. When fully grown, we would expect them to be around 55-60 lb.
Available training programs:
Companions: $8,710, Adv. Companions: $10,710, and Hunting Dogs $12,000+