Sunkyst Golden Retrievers
Meet the breeder
I'm Sharon M., the breeder behind Sunkyst Golden Retrievers located in Chapin, SC. I am an experienced and passionate breeder, and take this role seriously. I keep a variety of factors in mind when choosing dogs to breed, including health, temperament, pedigree, and complementary traits, so that my golden puppies can inherit the best of both parents.
Q. & A. with Sharon
Why did you start breeding?
I have loved the Golden since a child and obtained my first back yard bred Golden for my children almost 40 years ago. She had severe hip dysplasia by 7 months of age. A friend directed me to a proper breeder shortly after and I became hooked into the show world. I then bred my first litter which had their hip/elbow clearances, eyes and heart and bred to the same. I vowed to be ethical and focus on health.What makes your program special?
My puppies are wormed preventive against parasites multiple times, they are litterbox trained for easier crate and house breaking in New homes. Live in my home, nose to nose with house dogs, lots of hands on early on. Health is #1!!What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Sharon
Sharon 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 $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes well bred healthy Golden Retriever puppy from parents who have passed and obtained all necessary health clearances, wellness exam, fecal, first puppy vaccine from licensed veterinarian. The deposit is after puppies arrive and I have a puppy for you. This deposit locks in your hold for a male or female that you were requesting and the deposit comes off the total amount when you pick up your puppy. This is between 7 1/2 and 8 1/2 weeks of age.”
Contract & health guarantee
Sharon 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 Sharon 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 Sharon 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Extras
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Sharon.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Chapin, SC
400 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Charlotte Douglas Airport
326 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Sharon can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Sharon
Club memberships
Sharon is a member of Golden Retriever Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
I've been an ethical breeder since 1989 and obtain all necessary health clearances required by the Golden Retriever Club of America. Many of my dogs are Champions in the conformation ring having correct structure and movement. .
Sharon has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Sharon was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Sharon’s links
Sharon is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Sunkyst Golden 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
Parent dogs
Peyton, dad
Golden Retriever
About Peyton
Goofy, fun loving boy with correct structure, beautiful upper arm and front, strong topline with nice tail carriage. Clean coming and going with amazing reach and drive. Correct straight double coat and always in coat. Peyton puts his stamp on his kids.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Sunkyst Golden 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 (Preliminary), 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 (Preliminary), 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, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1
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).
