For the love of a Golden
Planned litters 2026
We are taking commitment deposits now for these pairings:
Ricochet x Benelli or Hank - (white - light) heat expected any day
Juniper x Barrett - (dark - red) heat expected Jan -Feb 2026
Annie x Hank - (light - red) with potential heat Feb-March 2026
A Gentle Note About Timing
Every litter at Heavenly Sunsets is thoughtfully planned and prayed over. However, as with all living things, timing is ultimately in God’s hands.
Sometimes heat cycles are delayed. Sometimes pregnancies do not take. Litter sizes and the number of males or females born can vary. Because of these natural unknowns, we are unable to guarantee specific timing or availability.
We kindly ask for your patience and flexibility as we work to match each family with the right puppy. Our priority is not just placing puppies quickly — it’s placing them thoughtfully.
Occasionally, the best fit for your timeline or specific needs may be with one of the trusted breeders we know and respect. If that happens, we are more than happy to guide you in that direction.
Puppies typically go home about 4.5 months after the mother’s heat cycle begins, though exact timing can vary.
Thank you for your understanding and for trusting us in this process.
About Us
Heavenly Sunsets Golden Retrievers is located in Northeast Phoenix, Arizona. We breed high-quality Golden Retrievers suited for service work, therapy and facility roles, and beloved family companions.
Health & Certifications
We complete all health certifications recommended for Golden Retrievers by the AKC and OFA.
Our dogs receive:
OFA certification for hips and elbows
Heart clearance performed by a cardiologist
Annual eye exams performed by a specialist
DNA genetic testing for 256+ diseases
The sires we select meet these same health standards.
We are proud to be an AKC Breeder of HEART, meaning our breeding program is built around:
Health
Education
Accountability
Responsibility
Tradition
We also enjoy earning titles that reflect temperament, obedience, and overall fitness, including:
Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
FIT Dog
Rally
Home Manners
AKC Puppy STAR
Support After You Bring Puppy Home
Our local families receive:
Six weeks of complimentary puppy classes with our service dog trainer
Unlimited lifetime support and guidance from us
The opportunity to test for the AKC Puppy STAR title at the end of classes
We believe our relationship with families does not end at pickup — it is just the beginning.
***Our Facebook page was hacked and stolen 3/24 - Heavenly Sunsets Golden Retrievers. Recent posts are not ours! Our new Facebook page is Heavenly Sunsets Golden Retrievers in Phoenix.
Family Pets
We believe Golden Retrievers are the best for all types of owners. They are so gentle that you can be assured your loved ones are safe around these wonderful dogs with responsible training.
Goldens are made to love.
Service, Therapy and Facility Dogs
We breed for service, therapy, facility and companion prospects. All of our puppies are trained as if they are going into service. We typically have about 1-3 pups in every litter that go into service of some kind.
Goldens are made to serve.
Our Training Mission
We strive for excellence in our training program. All puppies are introduced to many sounds, textures and surfaces to create a confident dog. We utilize Puppy Culture, Puppy Brain, Avidog, Early Neural Stimulation and Early Scent Introduction.
We offer complimentary 6 weeks of puppy Socialization and Obedience with their litter mates. It’s a hit with all the owners and puppies. Paws-A-Tive Dog Training with Cathy Gormley offers the classes and it’s a great way to get some training and your questions answered for the first tough 6 weeks with a puppy. If you have attended all 6 classes you have the opportunity to test for the AKC Puppy STAR Award or title.
Goldens are made to work.
Testimonials
"Quality parentage and conscientious breeding standards...everyone is impressed at the training studio! He is beyond eager to learn."
-Leonardo's mom (service dog trainer)
"Not a day goes by that we don't think about you and the precious gift Lily is to our family. She has truly changed our lives, especially our daughters life."
-Lily's owners (service dog in training)
Proud member of our local Golden club, Valle Del Sol Golden Retriever Club
We are AKC Compliant with a recent inspecton of our kennel in Oct 2025! They look for cleanliness, smell, care of dogs, emergency preparedness and records kept up to date.,
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We are AKC Compliant with a recent inspecton of our kennel in Oct 2025! They look for cleanliness, smell, care of dogs, emergency preparedness and records kept up to date., 〰️
Barrett, Tater Tot, and Benelli