I believe golden retrievers should be a part of a family! They are such a loving breed! Willow and Maple are our family pets here on Papa's Farm. We homeschool, so they spend each day inside next to the kids while they do school work and go outside to play when the kids need a break from lessons. This spring we kept a puppy from Maple's litter, Hazel. She is such a happy girl, and we look forward to adding her to our breeding program when she is older! Like I said, I believe dogs should be a part of a family, so I have decided to use Guardian homes for additional dogs that I add to my breeding program.
About the sires - I have considered purchasing a male to use in my program, but I have been warned by multiple breeders that it is unwise to keep an unneutered male in the house with unsprayed females. The males will spray. So while I'd love to own my own male, I also want any dog I own to be able to live in a home with a family. Until I find a guardian home (that does not have any unsprayed females) willing to own a male, I do pay for stud service when I breed. I have been using Captain, an AKC Registered Standard Apricot Poodle. He is 60lbs and is OFA hip/elbow certified. I also use Charlie, an AKC Registered Standard Apricot Poodle. He is 50lbs, has all his genetic clearances, and comes from championship lines.
About the sires - I have considered purchasing a male to use in my program, but I have been warned by multiple breeders that it is unwise to keep an unneutered male in the house with unsprayed females. The males will spray. So while I'd love to own my own male, I also want any dog I own to be able to live in a home with a family. Until I find a guardian home (that does not have any unsprayed females) willing to own a male, I do pay for stud service when I breed. I have been using Captain, an AKC Registered Standard Apricot Poodle. He is 60lbs and is OFA hip/elbow certified. I also use Charlie, an AKC Registered Standard Apricot Poodle. He is 50lbs, has all his genetic clearances, and comes from championship lines.
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Willow
Willow is a beautiful AKC Golden Retriever. These are our family pets. They sleep inside our house and share our lives with us. She has a mellow personality. She has a passion for smelling and exploring outside! She likes to go out to the workshop with my son and watch while he builds something. Inside, she loves to snuggle next to you and soak in your love! Willow is OFA hip and elbow certified, GOOD. Her Penn Hip score puts her in the top 5% of golden retreivers.
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Maple
Maple is a light AKC Registered Golden Retriever. She is half English and half American Retriever. She has the most beautiful full Englist Retriever coat! She LOVES balls and always keeps one laying next to her. When I let the dogs out, she's quick to do her business, then come back to the door to be let in. She prefers to be near us over exploring. Maple is OFA hip and elbow certified, GOOD.
(genetic screening - GR-PRA1&2, Ich, MD, prcd-PRA-clear ) |
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Hazel
Hazel, an F1 Goldendoodle, is the daughter of Maple and Captain. She is full of puppy energy at this point of life! We hope to breed her in the future!
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