Sunnyside Meadows Goldens

Daniel W.

Breeder of Golden Retrievers

  • Wolcott, IN
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Meet the breeder

I'm Daniel W., the breeder behind Sunnyside Meadows Goldens located in Wolcott, IN. We breed high-quality puppies. We love what we do and are committed to producing well-bred, healthy puppies for loving homes. We give our dogs the best lives possible. We are looking for families and individuals that will provide our puppies with the same level of love and care.

Q. & A. with Daniel

  • Why did you start breeding?

    My parents gave my brother and I each a field Golden Retriever when we were young boys, and my love of this exuberant, beautiful, gundog was formed in long hours playing with our puppies as they grew up. My love of Golden Retrievers made it a natural choice to decide to raise this friendly and intelligent breed, for other families to also be able to enjoy a Golden Retriever puppy.

  • What makes your program special?

    Our Golden Retriever puppies are from AKC registered field Golden Retrievers genetics that are rock solid in their health clearances. Our parents are fully tested before they are allowed to have puppies and carefully screened for personalities that are family friendly and eager to please.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include dark golden and light golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Daniel

Daniel 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.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Daniel partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit that secures a spot on the general waitlist. The remaining $1,500 - $2,500 is due at pickup, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes Limited AKC Registration for purebreds, all of the puppy dewormers and vaccinations, puppy socialization, a vet check, and a lifetime of support.”

Contract & health guarantee

Daniel 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 Daniel 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 Daniel directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • 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
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Wolcott, IN

4359 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Chicago O'Hare Airport

4332 miles away

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More about Daniel

  • Daniel has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years

    Daniel was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Daniel’s links

Daniel is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Sunnyside Meadows Goldens 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Sunnyside Meadows Goldens 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.

  • Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, DNA Disease Panel, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type, 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Daniel to bring home their puppies.

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    Alyssa M.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2026

    Daniel gave us the perfect new addition to our family! He always responded quickly to our questions and was a great person to work with!

    Bruce P.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2026

    We had a great experience working with Daniel. There was good communication along the way, and Daniel even recommended a valuable book that we read before we picked our pup up. (The Dog Listener). I was pleased and excited that we had the chance to visit our pup at 6 weeks old, so we had a good idea who was going to be coming home with us. This our 4th go-round with Golden Retrievers, and we were very excited to meet the parents – Charlie and Tessa, that was very important to me. Daniel and his family run a very good breeding facility; puppies were chipped, good nutrition for the puppies, all the appropriate medical care. I have to say that my wife and I are glad we found Daniel. Good Dog made the entire process easy and worry free. And now we have a new family member who is happy, healthy, rambunctious, and oh my is he smart.

    Jaila S.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2026

    Daniel was absolutely lovely throughout the entire process and continues to be even now that my puppy is home! He provided plenty of helpful information to ensure I felt prepared, and his check ins felt genuine and reassuring rather than just part of a transaction. He has been wonderful about answering questions and making sure we’re both adjusting well. My pup is absolutely beautiful, and it gives me so much peace of mind knowing he is healthy and was raised by someone who genuinely loves and cares for his dogs. I’m so grateful for the experience and would absolutely recommend Daniel to anyone looking for a puppy from a caring, attentive breeder!

  • Emilija M.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2026

    Daniel was very responsive and it was very clear that he puts the puppies needs first. Dolly has been an amazing addition to our family, she is well socialized and is learning our routine quickly. We are so thankful for Daniel for his work and dedication to raising wonderful dogs!

    Maritza M.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2026

    We had such a wonderful experience working with Daniel at Sunnyside Meadows Goldens! The entire process of bringing Lenny home was smooth and stress-free from start to finish. Daniel was always available, responsive, and happy to answer any questions we had along the way. He kept us updated on Lenny’s growth and progress and regularly sent pictures and videos, which made the wait to bring him home even more exciting! We truly appreciated the communication and care throughout the entire process. It was such a pleasure working with Daniel, and we couldn’t be happier with our sweet boy, Lenny! We would definitely recommend Sunnyside Meadows Goldens to anyone looking to add a Golden Retriever to their family!

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    kirsti l.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2026

    Daniel was very responsible about the puppy,he sent is regular updates and Keit in touch after we got our puppy! We are very Happy with our new family member! Highly recommend Daniel and his lovely family!

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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.

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.