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Our philosophy is to produce sound
tempered, healthy, trainable dogs who make great companions and can also
compete in various fields.
On average we only have one litter a
year. Our aim is quality not quantity. All breeding stock are over 2 years
of age, certified clear of hip and elbow dysplaysia by the OFA, are screened
annually for hereditary eye problems by board certified ophthalmologists and
receive clear cardiac reports from a cardiologist.
 All breeding stock also have titles. Why
is this important to us? Our breed was designed for a purpose and certain
physical and psychological characteristics are necessary to retain that
ability. We want our goldens to look and act like true goldens – pretty and
smart. Showing our dogs in confirmation allows us to evaluate our dogs in
an open environment. Working and competing in obedience and rally helps
establish a strong bond of mutual love and respect and allows us to showcase
how eager our dogs are to please and work with their owners.
Our puppies are born and raised in our
home. One of the keys in having a well adjusted, happy dog is
socialization. Exposure to as many new experiences like other dogs, cats,
children, strange noises like vacuums and crashing pots, becomes a primary
focus around the 5 week mark and continues until they go home. When pups
are ready to go to their new homes at 8 weeks they will have had their
dewclaws removed, received a vet check with their first set of puppy shots
and been dewormed and microchipped. We gladly provide you with a custom
puppy pack filled with information and goodies to get you and your new furry
addition off to the best possible start. All companion puppies are sold on
spay/neuter contracts with limited registration, 3 year health warranties and our
lifetime support.
REMEMBER
you are adding a new member to your family for the next 10-15 years. Take
your time and make a wise choice – do not buy the first puppy that is
advertised in the newspaper. While the initial price of the puppy may be
lower, a dog that does not have a strong pedigree and health clearances for
generations of ancestors may end up costing you substantially more in vet
bills and heartache than if you would have purchased a puppy from a breeder.
You may have known someone who has (or you may yourself have purchased) a
'backyard' bred dog, a pet store or puppy mill dog and had great success.
However, the growing incidence of serious problems in the breed makes it
prudent to be on guard. Among the undesirable traits are temperament
problems including aggression, shyness or hyperactivity. Hip dysplaysia, eye
problems causing early blindness, heart defects that can severely shorten
life span and auto immune disorders such as thyroid disease and cancer are
also becoming prevalent. Responsible breeders do all they can to avoid these
problems by researching pedigrees and screening parents for certain
inherited problems before breeding.
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