I'm Vanessa H., the breeder behind Sunshine Hill Top Gordon located in Escondido, CA. We are dedicated to always providing our buyers and our puppies with a positive experience, which includes remaining committed to responsible practices when it comes to breeding, training, and rehoming our puppies. We look forward to connecting you with your new pup!
Q. & A. with Vanessa
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Vanessa
Vanessa 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $1,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“All shots and wormings,vet health checks. 200.00 deposit, refundable only if something happens to the puppy while in the breeders care.”
Contract & health guarantee
Vanessa 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 Vanessa 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 Vanessa directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Vanessa.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Escondido, CA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at San Diego Airport
More about Vanessa
Vanessa has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Vanessa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Vanessa is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Sunshine Hill Top Gordon 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
Maggie, mom
Gordon Setter
About Maggie
Maggie is a female Gordon Setter over 7 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Vanessa decided to make her part of their program. Vanessa 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.
Maggie, mom
Gordon Setter
About Maggie
Maggie is a female Gordon Setter. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Vanessa decided to make her part of their program. Vanessa 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.
Reed, dad
Gordon Setter
About Reed
Reed is a male Gordon Setter over 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Vanessa decided to make him part of their program. Vanessa 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.
Reed, dad
Gordon Setter
About Reed
Reed is a male Gordon Setter. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Vanessa decided to make him part of their program. Vanessa 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.
Reed, dad
Gordon Setter
About Reed
Reed is a male Gordon Setter. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Vanessa decided to make him part of their program. Vanessa 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
Sunshine Hill Top Gordon 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 Gordon Setters.
Hip Dysplasia (Preliminary)
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 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.
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).