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Artisan Retrievers
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- Sommerville, TX
- Responds within a day
Available puppies and older dogs
Blue collar boy
Ready now
10 weeks old · Male
Eva
Ready now
1 year old · Female
Rusty
Ready now
4 months old · Male
Meet the breeder
I'm Brent W., the breeder behind Artisan Retrievers located in Sommerville, TX. I'm new breeder starting a small program. I hope to help provide families with quality puppies as I continue to learn & grow! My love for retrievers sparked my interest to start sharing puppies with families wanting both the perfect pet and a reliable working dog. I'M dedicated to preserving the breed standard and natural abilities of these amazing dogs.
Q. & A. with Brent
Why did you start breeding?
I've trained and bred retrievers since I was 15 and went to my first job at a veterinary clinic. There I met my still good friend Mary Tatum DVM of Watermark Retrievers. Through the years I've continued my quest to learn the best ways to train and raise retrieversWhat makes your program special?
My background in veterinary medicine allowed me to see the good and bad aspects of breeding program where I have applied that knowledge to avoid some pitfall for my business and clients alikeWhat are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black, chocolate, and yellow. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Red collar male
Went homeMale
Fred
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl5
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Brent
Brent has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $500 deposit and between $1,500 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“AKC Registration First office exam vaccines and worming Go home packet.”
Contract & health guarantee
Brent may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Brent offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Brent directly.
Always communicate and pay on Good Dog.Learn more
What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Basic obedience & manners
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Brent.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Sommerville, TX
Other pick-up locations
Meet at George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport
Meet in Dallas, TX
More about Brent
Club memberships
Brent is a member of Golden retriever club of houston, Association of Professional Trainers, and AKC.
Certifications & recognitions
Professional Handler, CHIC Certified, Licensed Veterinary Technician.
Brent has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Brent was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Brent is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Artisan Retrievers meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Pink, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Pink
Enough energy to go for a run or hunt in the field but also likes to lay around on the couch or snuggle up on rainy days
Archer, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Archer
Archer lives with his owners and there 2 children. Archer likes the Frisbee as much ass he likes to hunt. Archer is a house dog and watches over his owners 2 small children (5yrs and 2months)
Wonka, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Wonka
Large attractive well tempered easy to train gets along well with other dogs
Uploaded health tests
DNA Profile.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Artisan Retrievers reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Labrador Retrievers.
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered), Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA), Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
DNA Disease Panel, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), D Locus (Dilute) DNA test
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
