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Sona Kennels
- Sandyston, NJ
- Responds within a day
Upcoming litters
Planned Golden Retriever litter
Due Feb. 2026
Ready Apr. 2026
Planned Golden Retriever litter
Due Apr. 2027
Ready May 2027
Planned Border Collie litter
Due Apr. 2027
Ready May 2027
Meet the breeder
I'm Morgan D., the breeder behind Sona Kennels located in Sandyston, NJ. Our focus is on raising level-headed, eager pups that will first and foremost be a loving family member but can also perform whatever task is asked of them. All of our adult breeding dogs are have OFA & genetic health clearances.
Q. & A. with Morgan
Why did you start breeding?
Our focus is on raising level-headed, eager pups that will first and foremost be a loving family member but can also perform whatever task is asked of them. They live in our home and are a part of our family. Although a breeder can never guarantee a puppy will be without hereditary defects, we take steps to do the best we can to ensure healthy puppies and offer a 26 month health guarantee.What makes your program special?
Our goal is that our dogs are versatile and can go in any direction you desire to take them whether that is a performance sport dog, a therapy prospective, a hunting/herding partner, or a lifetime family companion. They will be exposed to new environments, multiple surfaces/objects, and a variety of everyday noises. All puppies will also be started on potty training and crate training.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Negroni
Went homeMale
Lagoon
Went homeMale
Margarita
Went homeFemale
Mojito
Went homeMale
Mimosa
Went homeFemale
Flamingo
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Morgan
Morgan 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 $1,300 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Price includes 6 week vet check, vaccinations, deworming, Microchip, AKC Reunite lifetime recovery support and AKC registration. All puppies are sold on limited AKC registration. ”
Contract & health guarantee
Morgan 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 Morgan 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 Morgan 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
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- AKC registration
- Food & treats
- Registration
- Toys
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Morgan.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Sandyston, NJ
Other pick-up locations
Meet at John F. Kennedy Airport (was New York Airport)
More about Morgan
Club memberships
Morgan is a member of Golden Retriever Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Associate Dog Trainer.
Morgan has been a member of Good Dog for 10 months
Morgan was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Morgan is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Sona Kennels 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
Morgan D.
Program update on 02 Sept. •Tired after their baths
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Program update on 31 Aug. •
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Program update on 23 Aug. •Morgan D.
Litter update on 11 Aug. •Puppies tried goats milk for the forst time tonight!
Red and Malibu's litter
Parent dogs
All breeds
Golden Retriever
Border Collie
Malibu, mom
Golden Retriever
About Malibu
Malibu, also known as "Bu or BuBu" is, to us, the perfect golden for the average home looking for an active pet. She is easy to live with in the house and well mannered with very minimal training originally. Malibu has obtained a variety of titles and is working towards skills for trialing in rally and scent work!
Excellent health testing
PRA, Golden Retriever 1, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, +8 more.Kimber, mom
Border Collie
About Kimber
Kimber has great work ethic and focus, and has quickly picked up everything I've thrown her way. She was very quick to mature, even as a young puppy she always had drive to learn and would always look to me. When she's not working she has the funniest personality combined with a great off switch. Kimber is excelling in agility, disc and rally which are our primary focus. In rally, she earned her RN with near perfect scores and then quickly earned her RA and RE with near perfect scores as well. In agility, she is proving to be consistent and biddable. She finds lines easily, is a team player, and has nice distance and jumping ability. She's got a great blend of handler focus and obstacle focus and loves to please. She has been started in scent work and dock diving foundations in addition to her main sports.
Excellent health testing
DNA Disease Panel, Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), +1 more.
Parent health testing
Border Collie
Golden Retriever
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Sona Kennels 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 Border Collies.
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 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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Brucellosis
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.
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).
