Ray of Sunshine Retrievers

Health is a top priority for us. We follow CHIC and OFA guidelines and use Embark for DNA testing prior to breeding. These tests help us make informed decisions and reduce the risk of inherited conditions, allowing us to do our part in producing strong, healthy puppies. Our puppies are born and raised right inside our home. From day one, they are part of our family. We focus heavily on early socialization, exposing them to everyday sights, sounds, and experiences so they grow into confident, well-balanced, and easygoing companions. We are not a kennel-based program. Our dogs live with us, and our puppies are raised in a loving home environment from the very beginning. They are whelped in our living space, stay in a cozy indoor whelping area, and as they grow, transition into larger play spaces. Around 5 to 6 weeks old, and weather permitting, they begin supervised time outdoors in a clean, puppy-safe area. From the moment they are born until they go to their forever homes, our puppies are loved, cared for, and thoughtfully raised to become the kind of family dogs everyone hopes for.