Sunbuilt Retrievers - Golden Retriever Breeder

11/13/2025

Huge congratulations to Zuko & his Momma Frankie on earning their RATO title earning 1st place & high in class 👏 Continuously making us so proud of their achievements!

11/08/2025

This is true! ❤️

It’s at G.R.C.A

Did you know the following fun fact about Goldens?

How many of you have more than one golden? Please comment in the comment section below on how many Goldens you have or post a story on IG with a photo of all your Goldens.

Don’t forget to tag or mention GRCA & we will share your story on our IG page.

11/07/2025

Cross posting this message from another breed enthusiast. “When you decide to make a post looking for a stud. And breeders give feedback on OFA health testing and ethical breeding. It’s not because we are trying to be a “bully”. It’s because we love and cherish the breed. We know how intense the pain/medical fees and surgeries can be for Goldens with hip dysplasia etc. Breeding is serious. Genetic diseases are serious. Back yard breeding is overwhelming shelters and adding too many issues to our beloved breed.
If you don’t understand why we recommend or ask about testing. Please visit the OFA site and you can browse by breed. If you have any questions. I’m sure any of us would be happy to offer resources to help educate on which tests and where to get them done at. OFA does have clinics on their site.”

We agree with Brittani Ellis’ words. They’re not “just puppies;” they’re living breathing animals that suffer from irresponsible pairings. While things still *could* occur with health-tested pairings, it’s *much less* common. Good breeders ensure these puppies are well cared for, their families are supported and that their pups don’t end up in a shelter. Sowhen these critera arent met, it contributes to the overpopulation of homeless or “unwanted” dogs in shelters. Please don’t w***y nilly breed your dogs or back up or encourage others to. When you buy from / support backyard breeders that cut corners for whatever reason that might be, whether it’s just cheaper or more readily available so you can get the puppy NOW, you’re hurting those breeders trying to preserve the breed in its best quality. Especially if you up and leave your ethical breeder who planned or bred a litter with you in mind for something readily available and cheaper, that hurts not only the breeder who invests everything into doing things right, this hurts the breed as a whole (health, temperament, structure, longevity) and you’re supporting this viscous cycle of dogs in shelters and breeding to make a buck. Most breeders who do things the right way don’t actually earn much at the end of the day. Ethical breeders make very hard decisions to cut dogs from their breeding programs, invest in health testing (which does vary in expense due to location so you may see different costs), titling (which entails traveling, gas, hotels, entry fees, title submission fees, equipment, treats, attire), supplements, high quality food and vet care, whelping and raising supplies (an actual safe and clean whelping box of appropriate size, vet care from an actual vet or specialist, scales, ramps, enrichment, pads and crates for training, etc etc etc), time off from regular job and sleepless night, taking puppies back when in need, etc. if someone is breeding for profit, and they’re “just puppies,” that person is literally doing a disservice to everyone. Good breeders care. Good breeders will breed only dogs that we’d want to actually keep a puppy from ourselves, not just for the heck of it and pass the puppy along and disappear. Good breeders have a purpose in mind, and not all puppies are show dogs, performance dogs, service dogs, etc. so those families that just want a good pet should still wait and buy from those doing everything right to better our breed’s future. Please continue to spread awareness. This isn’t bullying; it’s being an advocate for this breed, the families who want to welcome a healthy, well socialized, purebred dog into their home.

Look, I know I don’t eloquently explain all of this, but even if I did, there will still be people who don’t fully understand or frankly, care. Let’s change this. Let’s hold breeders accountable. This mindset is not okay and causes real harm on both a smaller and larger scale. Now, we understand some don’t know better and that mistakes happen. We also know everyone starts somewhere, and we are certainly not perfect ourselves! But we try to educate and better ourselves and our program every day. The intention to do right is there. Theproblem is not caring. If you’ve made it this far, thanks for reading my rant haha.

11/07/2025

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10/19/2025

After serving several deployments and undergoing multiple knee surgeries, Air Force Staff Sergeant Clay Luthy had to retire and struggled to find employment that would allow him to bring along his longtime service dog, Charlotte. Many employers balked at the idea, until Luthy interviewed at a Lowe’s in Abilene, Texas — he asked if bringing Charlotte would be an issue, and was told, “absolutely not… we’ve got service dogs that work all throughout Lowe’s.”

Luthy was hired, and Charlotte was given her own Lowe’s vest and a place to rest during shifts. Customers have embraced the duo, and Luthy says the job offers him more than income-routine, social contact, and the security of having Charlotte at his side. He’s also training a younger dog, Lola, to eventually take Charlotte’s place.

10/18/2025

It’s that time again… little paws heading off to their new homes. From the whelping box to the wide world, every Sunbuilt pup’s story starts here. We give them unconditional love, devotion, and the best start we can, then trust the rest will fall into place. It’s always a mix of pride, love, and that quiet heartache that never really goes away. We pour everything into raising them right… and then pray that it’ll all work out the way it is supposed to! We absolutely love to follow along our puppies’ journeys so we know this isn’t the last time we will see them - until next time, my ‘E’lement babies! To our new puppy families, our pups are so lucky to have you! As always, we are here for support. Welcome to the Sunbuilt family!!!! 🤗⛅️🐾🙏

10/16/2025

We love to stay in touch. Nothing makes us happier than to receive photos and updates!

Staying in touch with your dog’s breeder is essential because they’re the experts on all things about your puppy and can provide you with support and mentorship in the breed.

10/14/2025

Houston Bay Area and River freakin Oaks, man, c’mon both within 3 days- getting gum stuck on our shoes AND NOW SERVICE DOG’S BOTH paws…. ridiculous. THROW GUM IN THE TRASH NOT THE GROUND. That stuff is toxic to dogs that individuals wth disabilities RELY on for their independence. This is disgusting for us to clean and dangerous. People, do better. Parents, do better. Cap ☕️: Unamuzed

10/02/2025

Check out these growing pups! 🥰