Sugarbear Kennels

Seferino M.

Breeder of Golden Retrievers

  • Caddo Mills, TX ·

Meet the breeder

I'm Seferino M., the breeder behind Sugarbear Kennels located in Caddo Mills, TX. Welcome to Sugarbear Kennels! We are a family kennel in Texas with a passion for dogs at home and in the show ring. We strive to raise happy, healthy puppies with loving temperaments and help families find cherished companions who fit their lives.

Q. & A. with Seferino

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Our journey into breeding grew from our shared love for dogs and our involvement in the show ring. As we learned more about breed standards and structure, we wanted to contribute to the breeds that had become such an important part of our family. Our goal is to raise healthy, happy puppies with wonderful temperaments and help families experience the same joy and companionship our dogs bring to us.
  • What makes your program special?

    At Sugarbear Kennels, our dogs are family. Our experience in AKC conformation shows guides our focus on breed standards, structure, and temperament. We raise our puppies with love and attention and enjoy getting to know each family to help them find a cherished companion that fits their home and lifestyle.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include dark golden, 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 Seferino

Seferino has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

Seferino 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 8 weeks old.

“At Sugarbear Kennels, we match puppies with families based on temperament, activity level, and lifestyle. We consider your preferences while getting to know your household, experience, and expectations. Our goal is to find the best fit for each puppy and family so they can enjoy a happy life together.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit that secures a spot in a litter. The remaining $3,500 - $4,000 is due at pickup, before taxes & fees.

“Our puppy price includes AKC registration, the first and second round of puppy vaccinations, puppy kit and microchip. A deposit reserves your puppy from Sugarbear Kennels and is applied toward the total purchase price, which includes the two rounds of puppy vaccinations, microchip, puppy kit and AKC registration. Before placing a deposit, we’ll review availability, your preferences, and our deposit agreement so you understand the terms and next steps. We look forward to helping you welcome your new family member!”

Contract & health guarantee

Seferino 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 Seferino 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 Seferino 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 with children
      • 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
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Toys
      • Initial potty training
      • AKC registration
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Seferino.

Breeder's location

Meet in Caddo Mills, TX

5092 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Dallas Love Field

5128 miles away

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More about Seferino

  • Seferino has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month

    Seferino was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.

  • Seferino’s links

Seferino is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Sugarbear 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Sugarbear 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 Golden 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.

  • Vet Wellness Exam

    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.

  • Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)

    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).

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.