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My work in the dog's world is entirely dedicated to purebred Golden Retrievers. After deep thoughts, I decided to realize a dream : breeding those magnificiant dogs. But, not anywhere, not in any way and not any kind.
Not anywhere :
The environment is critical. Close to Rimouski, Saint-Laurent's River area (Quebec, Canada), We have close at hand the sea, mountains and forests hiding lakes and rivers. Nature is abondant here and all this makes the place an exceptional site to breed this kind of dogs !
Not in any way :
This is a question of lifestyle. Goldens are part of my life for years now and they come anywhere I go. They live with me, in the house. This is a family consideration in their education. In the long term, there will not be more than 5 adults Goldens with me. This will keep a constant interaction between them and me a encourage socialisation. By keeping just a few dogs, this means that there will not always be litters available (out of question to have a dog put down because it's retired...).
Not any kind :
Over a century ago, the first Golden Retriever had been registered in England. It was described as strong built, svelts and a very angular head. Males wheight : 70 to 80 pounds and 24 to 25 inches high. Females : 60 to 70 pounds and 23 to 24 inches high. Their coat was described to be meduim long hair, dense, water resist undercoat, and color variation going from pale gold to dark gold-copper, rich and luxuriant (even nearly auburn !). Renound for their good sens of smell, they are strong swimmers with their palmed toes and wide paws. They are recognised to be very good retrievers at hunting.
Today, the "rustic" Golden can't be found everywhere because it is just a bit out of the breed standards, adopted since the first one to be registered. I must admit, the "rustic" looking Goldens are my favourites. My goal is to bring back this "old style" Golden that have almost desappear. They are so great at hunting because their color hides them more easily and they are great family compagnons.
The desired temperament is evident. Goldens are a helpful, lovable and devoted dogs for their owners. They give without counting and teir happyness is to see yours. Sound and observatives, they are ! Their learning capacities is great and stable. Sweet and affectionate with people and kids, they look after humans like angels. Don't forget, for those dogs, the owner is only link on this earth, providing them stability and security. The breed for which I am devoted respond to all that and more.
My dogs have been carefully chosen. Their ancesters must be known and they respond to the above criteria. For each dog, the breedline goes far back in time : 8 generations (and more) are well documented and reaches over 35 years of history. So their origins are well known.