Testimonials
Our clients share their heartwarming experiences about the joy and love our puppies have brought into their lives.
Bruno
"Lisa did a wonderful job raising a fantastic litter of golden retrievers.
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From our first phone call Lisa was thorough and professional, totally putting my mind at ease. She answers all my queries and questions and I immediately knew I was in great hands.
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Lisa kindly let us visit before the puppies were born and answered all our questions and meet Bella, and was so diligent in checking the puppies were going to great homes.
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We received daily videos, photos and updates once the puppies were born - and we felt like part of a fab puppy family. They were so well taken care of every need not only met but exceeded and we were amazed at the healthy, beautiful puppies growing very rapidly every day!
Bruno was our big boy puppy, and he has been a joy from the moment we picked him up. He has a wonderful temperament, and everyone is besotted with him when they see him. We might be slightly biased, but we think he's the most handsome golden retriever!
I couldn't recommend Lisa highly enough, from the start she was so friendly, knowledgeable and set us at ease with every step. We feel we have been blessed with a fabulous family pet who will give us so much joy."
Amy & Rich
"Lisa is very knowledgeable and experienced in dog care and is clearly passionate about dogs, particularly Golden Retrievers.
In addition to updates on socialisation and daily ‘weigh- ins’, we loved the regular communication with ‘puppy parents’ (including photos and videos). With the hands-on support of her husband Hem their genuine love for dog welfare shines right the way through the initial eight weeks and beyond.
Our pup (Ted) is a member of the litter’s WhatsApp group and we benefit from sharing ongoing updates on their progress and tips and advice on diet and training from Lisa.
We could not have asked for a better experience or have more confidence in a breeder."
Helen, Derek & Ted
Ted
Hogie
"Lisa has been absolutely fantastic and we've had a very positive experience getting a Golden Retriever puppy from her. My partner and I have felt very included throughout the whole process and we've really appreciated being able to visit the litter's mum (lovely Bella) whilst she was pregnant, as well as to meet the puppies as they grew. We have felt very fortunate with this breeder as we have been kept up to date with daily photos and videos of Bella and the litter. Thank you for the experience and all the helpful advice throughout the journey!"
Andrew and Paul
“Our Sulis Goldens story: Before Bella had her pups we were fully invested in the litter, Lisa explained everything in excellent detail and made us free like part of the family, we were involved in every step, from the day we found out Bella was expecting, to the day Bella gave birth and sharing in the absolute joy. We knew our puppy was in caring and safe hands. Lisa welcomed us into their home to meet Bella during her pregnancy and multiple times during the puppy’s development to meet them and get to know their characters. We were kept very much in the loop with daily updates, photos and videos, we couldn’t have felt more involved and reassured that we had made the right choice. The experience we had with Sulis Goldens was very special.
I can whole heartedly recommend Sulis Goldens for anyone looking for an excellent Golden Retriever puppy. Lisa has not only bred and raised wonderfully confident, well rounded pups, but she has also built a lovely community. The other owners and myself regularly share stories and ask questions about our puppies in a safe space free of judgement. Lisa is extremely knowledgeable and is happy to share this knowledge with all puppy parents. In summary, if you’re looking for a Golden Retriever puppy who has had the best possible start in life, you need to get in touch with Sulis Goldens.”
Vicky and Deane
Penny
Blondie
"We were initially drawn to Sulis Goldens because Bella looked like an outstanding exemplar of the GR breed. The breeder, Lisa, was approachable and responsive, with a clear devotion to dog training and handling. From the beginning the breeder kept us up to date and involved with Bella’s pregnancy planning and developments. Confirmation of Bella’s pregnancy created whoops of delight in our family and we all shared Lisas regular updates as they were provided. By the time the pups were due to be born we felt absolutely included in the experience - sharing feelings of apprehension and excitement as Bella was finally confined to her whelping box within the heart of the family home. The first photos of the newborn pups and daily charting of their growth and development continued to provided reassurance and we so appreciated Lisa's clear and consistent communication to keep us updated. Lisa offered video calls and visits prior to our collection date and this further encouraged our attachment and bonding. By the time we collected our pup the experience felt less daunting than with previous breeders. Because of Lisas regular updates, we felt fully oriented to the patterns and routines of the pups and confident in the ongoing availability of Lisa to provide reassurance and support during the transition period and beyond. In the early weeks Lisa continued to provide encouragement and advice - demonstrating the breeder’s interests lie beyond commercial gain. Welcoming a new family member- however exciting- brings change and new challenges. Buying a pup from someone who has taken the time invest in a relationship with the new owners has felt like an entirely different experience and can not be underestimated as a benefit. We thoroughly recommend Lisa as a breeder as we grow daily with our gorgeous little pup."
Fiona and John Marshall
"What a wonderful breeder! Both our vet and our dog trainer are hugely impressed too by the calm, friendly and healthy puppy we have introduced to them.
We first made contact before the puppies were born and appreciated a lengthy phone call, to find out about us and alsoto give us confidence that we would be choosing from a really carefully planned and reared litter. So it turned out! We felt thoroughly involved in the litter’s first eight weeks and were most impressed by all the videos of snoozing puppies, immaculately clean, listening to classical music, but also felt we got a painless, for us, view of quite how much work, and fun, was going into achieving those moments of calm – a devoted but exhausted mother and exhausted (and devoted) humans.
We enjoyed learning about the puppies’ different personalities as they developed and were very happy to let the breeder choose the best match for us – the calmest, definitely the smartest (bias here) and quietly most determined (bias again) of them all.
Lisa, the breeder, has not abandoned us now and we find her advice on a Whatsapp group for the owners of all the litter really encouraging and helpful. Expert but never critical."
Amanda
Padda
Murphy
"Lisa has been fantastic from the moment we first contacted her to enquire about one of the puppies, until now that our puppy is 4 months old, and we’ve no doubt this will only continue.
She was keen for us to meet Bella whilst pregnant, and visit the puppies in her home from 3 weeks old. From the moment we arrived we felt very comfortable. She is totally dedicated to caring for the puppies, and we knew we had struck gold in finding our breeder.
Lisa provided daily updates with photos and videos, along with invites to visit puppies again before pick up day. She also took the owners preferences, requirements and individual circumstances to best match the puppies to the different owners.
We are happy that we went with Sulis Goldens and if you have a puppy from them I’ve no doubt you will be too."
Lizzie
This is Amelie, the final member of the pack! I kept her for myself to follow in her mother, Bella's, footsteps and always remind me of my very first litter!
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Amelie
"If you are thinking of buying a beautiful golden retriever puppy to add to your family, you really can do no better than a Sulis Golden puppy. Bred for health, good looks and a fantastic temperament they are much sought after so be prepared to go on the waiting list, but it will be worth the wait!
The breeder, Lisa, is meticulous in every aspect of the breeding process, using only the very best stud dog to mate with her brood bitch (and much loved pet) Bella. Both dogs will have had every necessary health check before mating and Bella‘s pregnancy will be closely monitored throughout.
The birth itself will take place at home in a calm and peaceful environment with Lisa delivering the pups and several ‘doulahs’ on hand to help with weighing, recording and putting colours on the new babies. From then on, each puppy will be monitored, weighed and assessed daily for the first few weeks, whilst nursing mum Bella will receive special food and supplements to ensure that her and her puppies get the very best nutrition.
Over the following weeks the Puppies will be gradually weaned onto goats milk and puppy kibble ensuring they are fit, healthy and fully weaned by the time they are ready to go to their new homes. Potential new owners will be vetted for suitability - Lisa wants her puppies to go to the very best homes and continue to live happy healthy lives.
If you’re lucky enough to be on the list, Lisa is more than willing to chat to you before the birth, just after and as the puppies grow and progress. She is incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and approachable and happy to answer any queries you might have. You will also have the opportunity to visit and view the Puppies with Bella or if you live too far away can ‘visit’ via Zoom.
I have witnessed firsthand, Lisa’s total commitment and dedication and I’m happy to thoroughly recommend Soulis Goldens."
Susan Leigh
Puppy Doulah
Guide Dog Trainer
Developing the next generation....
As a Golden Retriever breeder, one of the most rewarding parts of my work is inspiring the next generation to care for dogs with kindness, responsibility, and dedication to their welfare. I believe it’s so important to give young people hands-on opportunities to learn about breeding, training, and raising healthy, happy puppies. Here’s a lovely message from Penelope, a young aspiring vet who spent time with me during a recent litter—her passion truly shines through:
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“Hi, my name is Penelope and from a very young age, I have always wanted to become a vet. I love animals and my dream is to be able to work with them when I’m older. Thanks to Lisa, she has showed me how to care for a litter of puppies and informed me of all the knowledge you need to know to breed them. I was lucky enough to be involved in the process and got to become really close with all the puppies, looking after them and watching them grow. Lisa had taught me all about the birthing process, their weights, food intake, nap times and so much more. This opportunity has given me so much inspiration, and I am very glad that every puppy has been given such a wonderful home. ”
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Penny
