My goal is to breed for health, temperament, structure, performance and pleasing looks.  The breed standard states that Golden Retrievers are primarily hunting dogs.  I am most interested in placing puppies in competitive (field, obedience or agility) or working homes (hunting, search & rescue and therapy).  My ideal puppy home is a competitive or working and family home. I will consider placing puppies in family homes, if they have an active lifestyle.  My puppies do best when provided lots of exercise and stimulation.

All puppies are sold under a sales contract and placed on AKC Limited Registration.  All dogs in my breeding program have clearances for hips, elbows, heart, eyes and thyroid.  Longevity and health are important components of a solid breeding program.  No matter how carefully dogs are selected for my breeding program, I cannot guarantee that all puppies will be free of genetic problems.  I provide a limited warranty if a puppy should be diagnosed with a genetic problem that limits it from doing the work it was originally purchased for.      

Puppies are whelped and raised in the house.  Early Neurological Stimulation is done during the 3^rd to 16^th day of life.  They are exposed to a variety of sounds and experiences.  The puppies are introduced to bird wings and water.  A minimum of one puppy test is done as close to 7 weeks as possible.  At this time, I am not removing dew claws. 

I bred my first litter in 1999 and have one to two litters a year.  I feel that I have been successful in placing healthy and intelligent puppies in many wonderful homes.

 First Litter Whelped December 31, 1999

Cole * Nugget * Sugar * Preacher

Dam: Dyna * Sire: Rooster

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