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
* 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 Ren x Lucas Litter, Due June 3, 2025 . A litter of Black and Chocolate from our Gentle Dog Line
Sire: Let’s Go Aronalex CGC ” Lukas”
( Larry Berry Vin Diesel x RCAC CAC Charlotte Aronalex)
OFA Hips: Good, OFA Elbows: Normal, OFA Eyes: Certified
Pedigree
Sundance’s Run With The Rain CGC ” Ren”
(Sundance’s Mister Incredible SH x Sundance’s Chocolate Duck CGC)
(CH Open Acres Odyssey x Ridge View Duck Ace Marek JH)
OFA Eyes: Certified , OFA Hips: Good , OFA Elbows: Normal
Pennhip : Right DI =0.38, Left DI=0.31
Pedigree
EIC,CNM, DM,HNPK,PRA-PRCD,PRCD,DRD1 ,OSD1, RD/ OSD,SD2 and STGD1: Unaffected
From this litter we expect full bodied, bigger boned pups. We look for these young students to be excellent companions, adv companions , therapy and service dogs. Gentle enough to cuddle with the kids and be a vauled memeber of the family but with enough ” go” to accompany your next adventure.
At full grown, a pup from this litter will probaby be 60-75lb.
Available training programs:
Companions: $8,710 , Advanced companions: $10,710, Working dog :$12,000 +
Accepting Deposits for Diamond x Lucas Litter, Due Early Summer 2025. A litter of Black and Chocolate from our Gentle Dog Line
Sire: Let’s Go Aronalex CGC ” Lukas”
( Larry Berry Vin Diesel x RCAC CAC Charlotte Aronalex)
OFA Hips: Good, OFA Elbows: Normal, OFA Eyes: Certified
Pedigree
EIC,CNM, DM,HNPK,PRA-PRCD,PRCD,DRD1 ,OSD1, RD/ OSD,SD2 and STGD1: Unaffected
Dam: Sundance’s Single Note CGC ” Diamond”
( Sundance’s Icy Sound x FTW Apollobay Crimson King)
OFA Hips: Good, OFA Elbows: Normal, OFA Eyes: Certified
Pennhip : Right DI = 0.49 Left DI = 0.48,
From this litter, we expect to see faithful companions and weekend explorers. A young dog that will have an ” off switch ” for the work week and ready to hit the trails Saturday morning. Puppies from this litter would be great companions, adv. companions, and therapy dogs or service dogs, depending on the need. Pups from this litter should be around 60- 70llb.
Available training programs:
Companions: $8,710 , Advanced companions: $10,710, Working dog :$12,000 +
Accepting deposits for Hannah x FTCH Arcklebear Caribou. Due early summer 2025 . A litter of yellow Classic Dogs
Sire: FTCH Arcklebear Caribou
( OFTW Cynhinfa Jarmen of Wauniago x FTCH The Windbreak Whisperer of Arcklbear )
BVA Hips: 0/1 , BVA Elbows : 0 , Eyes : certified
EIC,CNM, DM,HNPK,PRA-PRCD,PRCD,DRD1 ,OSD1, RD/ OSD,SD2 and STGD1: Unaffected
Pedigree
“Hannah “
Sire: FTCH Mitforton Oscar of Leadburn
Dam: Sundance’s Culiann Kate
EIC,CNM, DM,HNPK,PRA-PRCD,PRCD,DRD1,OSD1 ,RD/OSD and SD2: Clear
Pennhip: Right DI : 0.39 Left DI: 0.33, OFA Hips: Good, OFA Elbows : Normal OFA Eyes : Certified
From this litter, we expect fun, outgoing pups that would make great hiking buddies, companions, and hunting partners for the weekend while remaining calm enough to hold the couch down during the work week. These pups would love to hang out with you all day, regardless of your plans. At full grown, they should weigh around 50-60lb
Available training programs:
Companions: $7,750.00, ,Advanced companions: $9,750.00 ,Working dogs: $10,000.00
Accepting Deposits for Easy x AF FM Maesydderwen Sindar due early Summer 2025. A litter of black & white, liver, red, yellow, black & tan English Cocker Spaniels
Sire: AM FC Maesydderwen Sindar ” Alfie”
( FTCH Wetlands Abe x Etakiel Berlin)
OFA Hips: Good, OFA Elbows: Normal, OFA eyes: Certifed
Pedigree
Acral Mutilation Syndrome, Bernard-Soulier Syndrome, Degenerative Myelopathy, Exercise- Induced Collapse, Familial Nephropathy, Glycogen Storage Disease VII, PFK DeficiencyProgressive Retinal Atrophy, Progressive Rod-Cone PRCD WT/WT Normal (Clear) Degeneration, Skeletal Dysplasia 2: Unaffected
Dam: LegacyK Wildthing CGC ” Easy”
( GB FTCH Claxbywold Brodies Comet of Kingcott x Claxbywold Tornado)
OFA Hips: Good OFA Elbows: Normal OFA Eyes: Certified
Are you looking for some good trouble in your life? A pint-sized ball of neverending happiness and fun? A pup from this litter would be great for a family that is looking for a fun -loving ,sweet, active companion or a new hunting partner. At full gown, 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 Truffle x OFTW Flashmount Tenor of Tagabea due Fall 2025, a litter of all chocolate Gentle Dogs
Sire: OFTW Flashmount Tenor of Tagabea ” Tenor”
( FTW Grangemead Pluto x Flashmout Guilder)
BVA Hips: 3/3 BVA: 0/0 BVA Eyes: Certified
Pedigree
EIC,CNM, DM,HNPK,PRA-PRCD,PRCD,DRD1 ,OSD1, RD/ OSD,SD2 and STGD1: Unaffected
Dam: Sundance’s Chocolate Duck CGC ” Truffle”
( CH Open Acres Odyssey xRidge View Duck Ace Marek JH)
OFA Hips: Good OFA Elbows: Normal OFA Eyes: Certified
Pennhip : Right DI = 0.46 Left DI = 0.40
If you are looking for your next best friend, then this litter is for you. We look for the Truffle x Tenor litter to be quick learners who want to work with you. They would excel as family companions, therapy, and service dogs. At full gown, these pups will probably be 50-60 lb.
Available training programs:
Companions: $8,710 , Advanced companions: $10,710 , Working dogs: $12,000.00+
Accepting deposits for Maple x FTCH Arcklebear Caribou, Due late Fall 2025. A litter of yellow Classic Dogs.
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
EIC,CNM, DM,HNPK,PRA-PRCD,PRCD,DRD1 ,OSD1, RD/ OSD,SD2 and STGD1: Unaffected
Pedigree
Dam: Sundance’s Red Maple CGC ” Maple”
(FTW Apollobay Crimson King x Remy V Migliore)
Pennhip: Right DI : 0.48 Left DI: 0.47,
OFA Hips: Good, OFA Elbows : Normal OFA Eyes : Certified
If you are looking for dark yellow happy go lucky pup that can do everything from companionship, fieldwork, or service work, this is the litter for you. We expect pups from this litter to be active adventurers when you want it and to have a great ” off switch ” in the house. A pup from this litter will weigh about 60lb when fully grown.
Available training programs:
Companions: $8,710, Advanced companions: $10,710, Working dogs: $12,000+