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Why a Sunbuilt Puppy?
When you bring home a puppy from Sunbuilt Retrievers, you’re getting more than a pedigree—you’re receiving a purpose-bred, trainer-raised companion who has been thoughtfully prepared for a lifetime of success. Our puppies are raised in our home, underfoot and in our arms, with exposure to a world full of positive experiences. We follow an extensive socialization and enrichment program that includes:
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ENS & ESI (Early Neurological Stimulation / Early Scent Introduction)
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Puppy Culture & AviDog foundations
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Breeder is a Service Dog & Certified Dog Trainer experience of nearly 15 years and Handler
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Daily problem-solving games and confidence building
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Crate conditioning, grooming exposure, potty training basics
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Intro to clicker training, leash walking, recall, and novelty exposure
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Safe exposure to friendly adult dogs, children, and new people
Current Litter - 'F' - Select Availability (7/2026)
We are thrilled to announce that Allya's first litter has arrived. This breeding was planned with intention: pairing two structurally sound, temperamentally exceptional dogs to produce puppies with the potential to thrive in service, therapy, or family companion roles. We hope to produce a show quality pup with this one!
Allya
Allya is playful and silly when invited, but naturally centered. She transitions beautifully between environments and activities, showing the kind of versatility that makes her an excellent candidate for service, therapy, or performance work. She is a girl with a lot of enthusiasm.
She is:
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Extremely biddable and food-motivated
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Affectionate and cuddly, but not overly dependent
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Confident, curious, and environmentally stable
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Athletic and agile, with excellent body awareness
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Happy to work—but just as happy to rest with her people
Quigley
Quigley was carefully selected as the sire of our 'F' Litter because he embodies the qualities we strive to preserve in the Golden Retriever breed: exceptional temperament, trainability, sound structure, and versatility. Quigley possesses a soft, intuitive, and highly biddable personality that naturally lends itself to therapy and service work. He is deeply people-oriented, eager to please, and genuinely enjoys working alongside his handler. His ability to remain engaged, attentive, and responsive makes him a joy to train, while his confidence and emotional stability allow him to adapt well to new environments, novel situations, and everyday adventures.
While gentle and affectionate in the home, Quigley is also an athletic, outgoing dog who enjoys exploring, learning, and participating in activities with his family. He demonstrates the classic Golden Retriever temperament. He is friendly, trustworthy, and social with both people and other dogs. His calm demeanor, resilience, and willingness to work make him an excellent representative of the breed.
Quigley's outstanding temperament has been recognized through several AKC titles, including his AKC Canine Good Citizen Advanced (CGCA), AKC Temperament Test (ATT), and AKC Farm Dog Certified (FDC) certifications. These accomplishments reflect his stable disposition, confidence, trainability, and ability to perform reliably in a variety of real-world environments.
In addition to his temperament, Quigley contributes valuable genetic diversity to our breeding program. The projected 12-generation coefficient of inbreeding (COI) for this litter is approximately 1–2%, helping to preserve genetic diversity while maintaining the qualities we value most.
Most importantly, Quigley passes on the traits that matter most to us: a loving, people-focused disposition, excellent trainability, confidence without being pushy, and the classic Golden Retriever desire to be a loving member of the family. We selected him not only for his handsome appearance and sound structure, but because we believe his temperament exemplifies what a balanced Golden Retriever should be. Our goal is to produce puppies that excel as beloved family companions while also possessing the temperament and biddability needed to succeed in therapy work, service work, performance sports, and other canine activities.
How Our Puppies Are Raised, Sunbuilt Style
Sunbuilt puppies are raised with purpose, passion, and evidence-based methods. As a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (KSA), Sammye implements the most respected developmental protocols in the canine world. Every puppy is nurtured for resilience, confidence, and connection.
Our protocols include:
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ENS & ESI (Early Neurological and Scent Stimulation)
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Puppy Culture & AviDog protocols
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Daily handling, problem-solving, and novelty exposure
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Early crate conditioning, sound desensitization, and leash intro
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Socialization with people, adult dogs, and new environments
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Service dog aptitude and temperament testing at 7-8 weeks by outside professional
We tailor our raising to support the goals of each future puppy home—whether you’re preparing for life with a service dog, therapy partner, performance athlete, or lifelong companion.
Every Sunbuilt Puppy Comes With:
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2-Year Limited Health Warranty
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Vet Exam, Microchip, Deworming, First Vaccines
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Temperament Evaluation + Personalized Placement Guidance
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Training Foundations & Go-Home Handbook
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Lifetime Support from Breeder who is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge and Skills Assessed (CPDT-KSA)
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AKC Limited Registration
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Extra goodies
Ready to Bring Your Golden Retriever Home?
We are now accepting applications for qualified sport, therapy, service, and active companion homes. Because we place based on temperament and suitability, we match each family toward the puppy that best fits their lifestyle and goals.
👉 Apply Now
We have select availability of puppies.
Grace in Her Heart, Gold in Her Soul
Allya is one of the most kind-hearted dogs we’ve had the privilege to raise. With her calm, affectionate nature and steady confidence, she brings enthusiasm and balance to everything she does. Allya is the kind of dog who makes you feel like the most important person in the world—and she’s content providing deep pressure therapy across your body, just as she is playing in the yard or exploring new places.
She’s intelligent, highly trainable, and incredibly people-focused—everything we value in a purpose-bred Golden Retriever.
Mama to many. Companion to all.
Judee is a beautiful golden soul. With her rich coat, expressive eyes, and signature full-body tail wags, Judee is everything a Golden Retriever should be—gentle, intelligent, and deeply devoted. She is as happy at home curled up in bed as she is coursing across a field, and she brings joy and balance wherever she goes. Her puppies have already shown excellence in service dog and therapy dog roles as well as sports.
'F' Litter Planned Late Summer 2026
The Judee × Mortimer Litter
Purposefully paired. Thoughtfully raised. Ready to shine.
About the Parents
“When you start with extraordinary parents, you don’t just get puppies—you get potential.”
Judee, CGCA CGCU ATT TKI FITB FDC FTI CAA
Judee is the heart and soul of our program. With her soulful eyes, rich golden coat, and joyful, affectionate spirit, she embodies the Golden Retriever ideal. Whether she’s cuddled on the couch, gliding through a Canine Good Citizen routine, or flying down a dock or lure course, Judee gives her all. She holds multiple AKC titles across obedience, temperament, fitness, and performance—and she’s a proven producer of excellence. Her first litter produced five service dog prospects, each thriving in professional training.
Judee is everything we believe a foundation dog should be: intelligent, biddable, eager to please, and deeply people-focused.
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Hips: Excellent (Top 10% of the breed)
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Elbows, Eyes, Heart: Normal/Clear/ BO
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Genetics: Full panel clear (Embark + Golden-specific conditions)
CH Mortimer RN
Mortimer is a stunning Champion show dog, and a Rally titleholder who brings softness and sweetness to every interaction. Raised alongside Allya’s father, Berkley, Mortimer has an adorable his teddy bear look and incredible temperament, with exceptional tolerance and loving nature.
He boasts a beautiful head, tight feet, full coat, and a strong chest, making him an excellent match for Allya both in looks and personality. We’re excited about the potential of this pairing to produce puppies destined for service or therapy work or loving family companions. We hope to keep a puppy for a show career!
Mortimer has also completed full health testing:
This pairing combines intelligence, emotional resilience, structure, and temperament—ideal for service, therapy, or performance homes looking for a stable, loving partner.
Mortimer is a stunning Champion show dog, AKC Companion Dog, and a Rally titleholder who brings softness and sweetness to every interaction. Raised alongside Allya’s father, Berkley, Mortimer has an adorable teddy bear look and incredible temperament, with exceptional tolerance and loving nature.
What to Expect from This Litter
We expect this litter to produce:
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Medium energy, confident temperaments
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High trainability
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Well-structured puppies with rich pigment
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Affectionate, handler-focused personalities
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Solid potential for service and therapy work, as well as active family, or sport homes
These puppies will be athletic yet cuddly, people-focused but environmentally stable, and highly adaptable to new situations—just like their parents.
Berkley & Duchess — The Remarkable Legacy Behind Allya & Judee
Allya’s father, Berkley, is an exceptional GCHB (Grand Champion Bronze) whose legacy includes siring over 10 successful service dogs for our kennel with Allya’s mother, our Duchess. Duchess is a retired service dog with distinguished roots tracing back to the American Breeding Cooperative and Bergin University of Canine Studies—both committed to breeding and training outstanding service dogs.
Duchess herself is an accomplished canine, having earned titles such as Trick Dog Elite Performer—demonstrating mastery of over 50 advanced cues—Canine Good Citizen Advanced, Canine Good Citizen Urban, Farm Dog Certification, lure coursing BCAT, AKC Temperament Test, and Fit Dog Bronze. Her incredible scenting ability has us excited to pursue Barn Hunt titles with her in the near future. She had excellent hip scores and clear genetics. Her offspring's scoring was even better than hers in PennHIP which is an achievement we are proud of in our goal od improving the breed.
Berkley earned his Grand Champion Bronze title swiftly as an owner-handled dog, complementing it with Rally Advanced, and Dock Novice titles, earning him the Companion Dog title. Together, Berkley and Duchess represent the perfect blend of health, structure, trainability, and temperament.
Our ultimate mission is to refine and enhance the structural qualities and overall appearance of service dog purpose-bred lines—elevating them to conform more closely to breed standards while maintaining exceptional working ability and temperament, making them competitive in the show ring.
This remarkable lineage forms the foundation for Allya’s outstanding temperament, work ethic, and versatility—qualities that make her an ideal candidate for producing puppies who would excel in service, therapy, and performance roles.
Huntcrest's Mortimer and Captivate's Berkley
Owned and Loved by David Loos
