Sunkissed Retrievers
- Meriden, KS
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm Orissa M., the breeder behind Sunkissed Retrievers located in Meriden, KS. We offer a two year health guarantee and are willing to take a puppy back if it ends up not being the right choice for your household. We will gladly re-home the puppy for you. We never want one of our puppies in shelters and will take the time to make sure our puppies are always in prime care.
Q. & A. with Orissa
Why did you start breeding?
I let my kids breed their dogs for a "fun" experience. I thought it would be good for them to have the experience and the responsibility of a litter of puppies. Over the years we have learned it is a lot of work and so much more than a "just for fun" thing for your kids. There is so much research, education, and health testing that goes into each litter and we still have fun!What makes your program special?
We hand raise our puppies from the time they are born. They are raised in the home and handled by people of all ages. We spend a lot of time socializing them and getting them ready for an easy transition into their new home. Our dogs are not in kennels and are our family pets. We spend a lot of time with the puppies to ensure just the right puppy goes home with just the right family.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 and guardian homes.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Marilyn Monroe
Went homeFemale
Cary Grant
Went homeMale
Frank Sinatra - Blue Collar
Went homeMale
Clark Gable
Went homeMale
Audrey Hepburn
Went homeFemale
Liz Taylor
Went homeFemale
Judy Garland
Went homeFemale
Grace Kelly
Went homeFemale
Elvis Presley
Went homeMale
Bette Davis
Went homeFemale
James Dean
Went homeMale
Girl 6
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Cherry Pie
Went homeMale
Coconut Cream Pie
Went homeMale
Chocolate Cream Pie
Went homeMale
Lemon Pie
Went homeFemale
Apple Pie
Went homeMale
Blueberry Pie
Went homeMale
Pumpkin Pie
Went homeFemale
Boston Cream Pie
Went homeMale
Rhubarb Pie
Went homeFemale
Strawberry Pie
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Cotton Candy light pink collar
Went homeFemale
Raspberry purple collar
Went homeMale
Peanut Butter Orange Collar
Went homeFemale
Shamrock Emerald Green collar
Went homeMale
Praline Hot Pink
Went homeFemale
Smore'
Went homeMale
Neo or Neopolitan - Blue Collar - Boy
Went homeMale
Oreo - Black collar
Went homeMale
Birthday Cake Aqua collar
Went homeFemale
Sherbert red collar boy
Went homeMale
Mint Bit Lime Green Collar
Went homeFemale
Butterscotch yellow collar
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Orissa
Orissa 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
“Price includes limited registration and health guarantee. Deposits go towards the final purchase price and are non-refundable. We let you choose your puppies in the order we receive the deposits.”
Contract & health guarantee
Orissa 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 Orissa 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 Orissa 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
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Food & treats
- Registration
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Orissa.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Meriden, KS
4749 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Kansas City Airport (was Mid-Continent )
4713 miles away
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Meet in Des Moines, IA
4558 miles away
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More about Orissa
Club memberships
Orissa is a member of Golden Retriever Club of America and Kansas City Golden Retriever Club.
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder, Royal Canin Crown Breeder, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., AKC Breeder of Merit.
Orissa has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Orissa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Orissa is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Sunkissed 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
Litter and program updates
Orissa M.
Litter update on 20 Dec. 2024 •We only have 1 boy and 1 girl left. Don’t delay- contact me today for pickup/delivery before Christmas 🎄🐶
Bruno and JoJo's litter
Parent dogs
JoJo, mom
Golden Retriever
About JoJo
Meet JoJo, this sweet momma has been a joy to work with from the moment we brought her home. JoJo is a Koda/Elsa granddaughter so i jumped at the chance to keep her in our program. She was the calmest little snuggle bug as a puppy and grew into real drive to please! She is one of the easiest dogs to train because of her confidence and she is smart smart smart! She has earned her canine good citizen (CGC ) through the AKC along with her novice trick title, urban CGC, and utility CGC! We are proud of her accomplishments and has proven to produce some very trainable puppies with excellent dispositions. JoJo is 3/4 English cream and very light in color. I have gotten some amazing feedback on pairing Beau and JoJo together which is why I was excited to do this pairing again!!
Presley, mom
Golden Retriever
About Presley
Presley’s disposition is calm and easily trainable. She is on the shy side but with training we have worked on her confidence and she loves to run and play! She is our fastest dog! She is a snuggle buggy who prefers to be a lapdog and but loves to please so will do what she is asked of her. She is gentle and soft with the kids and just an all around easy lover.
Emmie, mom
Golden Retriever
About Emmie
Emmie has passed her CGC (canine good citizen) through the AKC and is also a certified therapy dog. We enjoy volunteering at the library where she lays for hours and lets children practice reading out loud to her. She has participated in several other volunteer opportunities but that is her favorite. Emmie is a full English Cream and has her disposition is priceless. She passes her sweet spirit on to her puppies time and time again.
Koda, dad
Golden Retriever
About Koda
Koda is a male Golden Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Orissa decided to make him part of their program. Orissa 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
Sunkissed 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 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.
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 Profile, OFA/CHIC DNA Repository
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Orissa to bring home their puppies.
Kaylah Y.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
+4Orissa was incredible to work with. I live out of state and was not able to see all the pups in person. She made me feel as if I knew them all by sharing their journey on social media. I ended up with the absolute sweetest, silliest and smartest boy. He was sleeping through the night by day 3, has had only a handful of accidents in the house in the last 2.5 weeks (and let’s face it, these were mostly on me just being busy preparing to host thanksgiving) I’m pretty sure those days are over as our very bright buddy is officially bell trained for outdoor potty as of today. This level of trainability is truly a testament to Orissa and her commitment and care to breeding exceptional golden retrievers. I’m so impressed with all she does so that us golden lovers can truly have a special member of the family. I highly recommend Orissa if you are looking for a wonderful new pup. 🐶 ❤️
Stephen M.
Verified owner · May 2025
We had a great experience getting our puppy from Orissa! We got to meet all of the litter and our kids got to meet and greet all of the puppies. We got second pick and my son got to pick the dog he wanted. We also kept her name since we liked it so much.
Caitlin O.
Verified owner · June 2025
Very grateful to have found Orissa on Good Dog. We picked up Huckleberry almost 3 weeks ago and he is an amazing addition to our family. Huck potty trained almost instantly and has been sleeping through the night in his crate since day one. He is so smart and playful, but also calm and gentle. I plan to work with him to someday become a therapy dog, and I can tell he’ll do a great job. So happy to have gotten our pup from Sun-kissed Retrievers!
Mignon H.
Verified owner · Jan. 2025
The most impressive breeder who had everything together for the sale of Molly! There was a packet of information regarding how registration works, a take bag of wonderful surprises for Molly and me. I met the mom and just a beautiful golden! I’ve never had such surprisingly professionalism and it was astounding. If you are looking for a golden pup, don’t miss Orissa’s Sunkissed Goldens. Molly is one of the most adaptive, beautiful, sweet and calm pups I’ve ever had. She is my golden!
