Darkside Retrievers
- Vienna, OH
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Sue D., the breeder behind Darkside Retrievers located in Vienna, OH. Our goal is to breed healthy, stable, curly-coated Retrievers that will be wonderful companion dogs. Our dogs are bred for health and temperament. We emphasize conformation but our dogs have excelled in the field, obedience, and other venues but also must be happy and healthy family members.
Q. & A. with Sue
Why did you start breeding?
I was encouraged to breed by mentors in the breed.What makes your program special?
I believe in going above and beyond in socializing my puppies. I also encourage and help my puppy owners get involved in the breed.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Sue
Sue 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 non-refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes 3 generation pedigree, AKC registration, all first puppy vaccinations, microchip, as well as health records. The contract includes a puppy guarantee. A deposit of $500 is required once puppies have been born. The deposit is due once puppies are born.”
Contract & health guarantee
Sue 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 Sue 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 Sue directly.
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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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Sue.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Vienna, OH
4093 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Pittsburgh Airport
4111 miles away
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More about Sue
Club memberships
Sue is a member of Youngstown All-Breed Training Club, Buckeye Retriever Club, and Curly-Coated Retriever Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder, CHIC Certified, AKC Breeder of Merit.
Sue has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Sue was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Sue is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Darkside 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Darkside 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 Curly-Coated Retrievers.
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 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 Certification (CAER, 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 (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.
Temperament Test, Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 4 (PRA-crd4), Optimal Selection Genetic Disease Analysis (180+ Diseases), OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Glycogen Storage Disease Type IIIA, GSD IIIA, Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC)
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).
