Sardonyx Canines
- Albany, NY
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Cara F., the breeder behind Sardonyx Canines located in Albany, NY. Applications are open. Our dogs live in our home and our puppies are raised by the whole family. Puppies are exposed to the daily life of a busy household with three kids, so that they are easily able to acclimate to family life in their new homes. We breed for health and temperament with the intent of improving the breed. We keep a variety of factors in mind when choosing dogs to breed, including health, temperament, pedigree, and complementary traits, so that puppies can inherit the best of both parents.
Q. & A. with Cara
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Raisin Pie
Went homeMale
Pumpkin Pie
Went homeMale
Pecan Pie
Went homeMale
Peach Pie
Went homeFemale
Key Lime Pie
Went homeFemale
Coconut Cream Pie
Went homeMale
Rhubarb Pie
Went homeMale
Fibonacci
Went homeFemale
Archimedes
Went homeMale
Ptolemy
Went homeFemale
Volta
Went homeFemale
Pascal
Went homeFemale
Newton
Went homeMale
Hypatia
Went homeFemale
Einstein
Went homeMale
Curie
Went homeFemale
Shire
Went homeFemale
Mustang
Went homeFemale
Shetland
Went homeFemale
Paint
Went homeMale
Percheron
Went homeFemale
Clydesdale
Went homeMale
Appaloosa
Went homeMale
Marwari
Went homeMale
Nirvana
Went homeFemale
ABBA
Went homeFemale
Ramones
Went homeFemale
Queen
Went homeFemale
Sabbath
Went homeMale
Why
Went homeFemale
Because
Went homeFemale
I Don't Know
Went homeFemale
Abbott
Went homeMale
Today
Went homeMale
Who
Went homeFemale
What
Went homeFemale
Costello
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Cara
Cara 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.
Cara partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 7 weeks old.
"Puppies are matched based on their personality and temperament so they are a good fit for the lifestyle of the family. We introduce different situations and experiences and give each puppy’s response over the 7-8 weeks. That is why they do not go home until 9 weeks so we have a good idea of who they are."
Price
"Puppy price is $3600 plus 7% sales tax ($252). If Buyer pays the Deposit, then later decides s/he does not want the puppy for any reason, Breeder is not required to refund the Deposit. If, however, Breeder is able to sell the puppy to another buyer within a reasonable amount of time after Buyer notifies Breeder of his/her decision, Breeder may (in its sole discretion) refund the Deposit to Buyer. If Breeder feels the Buyer is no longer suitable for any reason Breeder retains the right to cancel the sale of the puppy and refund the Deposit to Buyer.Buyer Acknowledgements: Buyer further acknowledges and agrees that (a) Breeder cannot control litter sizes and temperment of puppies so wait time for puppies can be longer than expected; (b) the Deposit gives Buyer a place on the reservation list for the current litter(s) (c) Buyer acknowledges that Breeder will match puppies to homes based on temperment before the age of 10 weeks and does not guarantee any specific qualities of the puppy when it becomes an adult."
Contract & health guarantee
Cara 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 Cara 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 Cara directly.
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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
- Toys
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Registration
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Cara.
Breeder's location
Meet in Albany, NY
More about Cara
Cara has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Cara was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Cara is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Sardonyx Canines 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
Litter and program updates
Cara F.
Litter update on 24 May 2025 •Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Litter May 15, 2025
Draco and Cherry's litter
Cara F.
Litter update on 24 May 2025 •Horseplay Litter May 6, 2025
Ryker and Mabel's litter
Parent dogs
Mabel, mom
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
About Mabel
Mabel is a female Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever over 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Cara decided to make her part of their program. Cara has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Cherry, mom
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
About Cherry
Cherry is a female Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever almost 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Cara decided to make her part of their program. Cara has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Draco, dad
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
About Draco
Draco is a male Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever almost 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Cara decided to make him part of their program. Cara has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Good level
Sardonyx Canines 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 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling 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.
DNA Disease Panel
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).
