Golden Retriever and Cavalier Puppies in Sullivan, Illinois near St. Louis
Family-Raised Companions, Ready to Join Your Home
At Sunset Paw Babies, we specialize in ethically bred, family-raised puppies right here in Sullivan, Illinois near Decatur, Illinois and St. Louis, Missouri. Raised with love from day one, our dogs come from health-tested parents and are nurtured in a home environment to ensure happy, confident temperaments. Because we complete foundational potty and crate training, your new best friend is ready to seamlessly join your family. Explore our available puppies below and see why families trust our responsible breeding program.
Our Commitment to Ethical Breeding in Illinois
As proud members of the Responsible Dog Breeder Network, we are committed to raising healthy, well-socialized puppies with care, transparency, and purpose. Every puppy raised at Sunset Paw Babies receives thoughtful attention from birth and is prepared to thrive in a loving family home.
Every puppy from our program is:
Health-Checked
Every puppy receives regular veterinary care to ensure they start life healthy and strong.
DNA-Tested Parents
We carefully select and test our parent dogs to reduce the risk of hereditary conditions. Our pups come with a 30-day Peace of Mind Guarantee and a 2-year Genetic Health Guarantee.
Nurtured with Safety and Care
From birth, each puppy is raised in a safe, clean,
and loving environment.
Socialized & Foundation Trained
Puppies are gently introduced to crate training, leash training, and everyday experiences so
they’re ready to adapt to family life.
Life-Long Breeder Support
Our commitment doesn’t end at adoption - we’re here for guidance and support throughout your dog’s life.
Adoption Stories from Our Extended Family
See our puppies thriving in their forever homes! We love receiving these beautiful photo updates from families across Illinois and beyond who have welcomed a Sunset Paw Babies puppy into their lives.
Upcoming Litters
Upcoming litters looking for a loving home.
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Samson
March 2026
Golden Retriever puppies due March 2026 from Sunset Paw Babies born to Samson and Sophie.
Join Our Upcoming Puppy Waitlist
Some families choose to reserve from an upcoming litter before puppies become publicly available. Joining our waitlist gives you early access to future litters and helps us match each puppy with the right home.
Join Our Upcoming Puppy Waitlist
Some families choose to reserve from an upcoming litter before puppies become publicly available. Joining our waitlist gives you early access to future litters and helps us match each puppy with the right home.
🐾 Meet the Yoder Family
Hello, we’re Anthony and Sarah Yoder, the family behind Sunset Paw Babies in Sullivan, IL. As parents to Emily Joy (5) and Jeremiah Anthony (2), our home is full of laughter, wagging tails, and the joyful chaos of raising kids and puppies side by side. Every puppy we breed is part of our family first, which is why they go home confident, well-socialized, and ready to love yours.
What Our Families Are Saying
Hear from families who welcomed a puppy from Sunset Paw Babies and experienced the difference of working with a responsible, family-focused breeder in Illinois.
Frequently Asked Questions
We are part of a network of responsible dog breeders. This means that we follow the strictest of standards for all our dogs and pups. To be on this network we adhere to the following:
• Vet-checked and updated on all vaccines and deworming
• Microchipping of all puppies
• Daily exercise schedule for all dogs and puppies
• Socialization schedule for all dogs and puppies
• Kennel license where applicable by law
• Certification of inspection from a 3rd party
Your deposit is fully refundable within a 48-hour window. Alternatively, you can transfer the deposit to reserve another puppy
Once a puppy is paid in full, refunds are not available, nor do we accommodate refunds for buyer’s remorse. Please review our health guarantee in our Refunds and Returns Policy page which includes a 30-day money-back health guarantee.
We want every puppy to go home happy and healthy. To ensure that all is well in its new environment, we ask that if possible you get your puppy checked by a vet within 10 days of going home. We also recommend not placing your puppy down on any grass where other dogs have gone to potty until your puppy is seen by a vet. To view the whole health guarantee, please visit our Refunds and Returns page
- Browse through the puppies and select the puppy you are interested in.
- You can click on the link to schedule a visit or you can request an in-person visit.
- You can leave a deposit or make a full payment on our website.
- Once payment is made, you will be asked to electronically sign the sales agreement and health guarantee.
- If you just make a deposit, you will need to log in before picking up your puppy to make the final payment. A link to make the final payment will also be in the deposit receipt email. All payments must be completed before you can take your puppy home.
We partner with Trupanion Pet Insurance to offer you a Go Home Day Offer. This is a free 30-day pet insurance policy that must be activated within 24 hours of picking up your pet. Once you make the final payment, you will get an email with all the information you need to sign up.
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Have questions about our available puppies, the adoption process, or arranging pickup in Sullivan, Illinois? Reach out anytime — we’re happy to help you find the right addition to your family.