Penny & The Sugarbutts

John R.

Breeder of Golden Retrievers

Meet the breeder

I'm John R., the breeder behind Penny & The Sugarbutts located in Raleigh, NC. We are committed to always responsibly breeding with the best interest of our puppies’ health and longevity at the forefront. Our puppies become integral members of our family. They’re a daily part of everything we do until they’re ready to join their forever families.

Q. & A. with John

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include golden and light golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Getting a puppy from John

John 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 $1,000 non-refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Price includes ACA Registration, top of the line environment for optimal puppy development for the first 8 weeks, partial crate training. Holds your puppy until it's a full 8 weeks old and ready to go home with you! Gives you a week leeway incase you can't come right away.”

Contract & health guarantee

John 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 John 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 John 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 John.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Raleigh, NC

4261 miles away

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More about John

  • John has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years

    John was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

John is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Penny & The Sugarbutts 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

Parent health testing

Penny & The Sugarbutts 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 Golden Retrievers.

  • 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.

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