Southern Dream Retrievers

09/02/2026

09/01/2026

Mama Rey…sitting on G and waiting on O this morning! 💪🏼🦆🔥💕

08/31/2026

Just blowing some bubbles…such a BIG personality in this little girl. 🤣🫧🫧🫧

08/31/2026

Young Tilly (Darby x Hannah 3.0) is doing so well with her training! Shes getting used to the gun and loving her work. Love this breeding! Thank you Brandon Tingle for the pupdate! 💪🏼🦆🔥💕
Kelli Zimmerly

08/30/2026

And just like that, Boone found his fairy tale life. Thank you, Jesus! He absolutely deserves nothing less. Thank you all for the shares and words of love for this big guy. We are so grateful for his new pawrents. 🙌🏻🐾💙

08/29/2026

Southern Dream Retrievers
Huntsville, Tx

As breeders, we inevitably get the call no matter how well we vet folks…”Would you be willing to take the dog back? We no longer have time for him.” The answer is always, “Absolutely.”

About 3 months ago, I got a dog back. It was soon very evident he had had very little done with him and had spent most of his life in a kennel. Heartbreaking for me, to say the least. Took a few days, but he soon started to look very happy, wag his tail and occasionally give an excited bark..music to my ears. That brings us to now. Boone is looking for his new forever home. He is a big, beautiful chocolate. DOB 11/14/22. He is extremely loving and kind. Gets along well with all of the other dogs. He will go to a pet home only. We have gotten him to retrieve in water (his favorite) and chase a live bird on land; however, I’m not sure that he will make a gun dog…possibly with someone who is very committed to the process. He is very obedient, basically a big teddy bear. He is clean and quiet in his kennel; however, he has never been in the house, although I believe he would transition easily. He is very well bred. Parents have had all health testing and OFAs. UTD on vaccines, worming and heartworm prevention. Microchipped. He will be placed with a neuter contract unless I can get this done beforehand. I will be very particular about where he goes because he deserves only the best. Rehoming fee applies. Please contact me directly at 325-280-3430 if you think he might be a fit for your family.

08/28/2026

Why a famous stud dog won’t save a mediocre performance litter

“Who is the sire?”
Hardly anyone asks: “Tell me about the bitch line.”
If you are chasing top-tier athletic performance, stamina, and drive in a competitive retriever, that is a massive mistake. Here is why the biology backs a proven dam:

1️⃣ Mitochondria is Maternal: Stamina and muscle recovery are driven by mitochondria. This specific DNA bypasses the father entirely. It is passed down exclusively through the mother. A strong bitch line means an engine built for the long haul.

2️⃣ The “Brood Bitch” Trap: Pairing an average female with a popular stud is a roll of the dice. He only gives 50% of the nuclear DNA, and those genes are randomized. The foundation of health, early behavior modeling, and metabolic efficiency rests squarely with the dam.

We focus on the mamas! Because superior athletes aren’t just born; they are fueled by the bitch line. 🔋🏆

Drop a comment if you look at the dam first when picking a puppy!

08/27/2026

Shouting happy 8th birthday to my diva, HRCH Hannah Grace MH! She’s one in a million and is loved beyond words. She spent this morning doing her very favorite things…sleeping late, picking up ducks and holding her bumper while the other dogs work (IYKYK). 🎉🎂🥳💕🦆

08/27/2026