We had an interesting individual contact us recently about purchasing one of our puppies that we think is worth sharing some of the non-specific details. The purpose is to provide individuals and families more information about us, our feelings about breeding Golden Retrievers, and our perspectives towards finding the right...

Here are some whelping box photos from our new auburn litter of Golden Retriever Puppies born on September 8, 2018. The sire is Beau and the dam is Willow shown here with her new babies at 15 days old. The pups eyes have not opened at this time so they...

On Saturday, September 8th, Beau and Willow became the proud parents of six new puppies. There are 2 girls and 4 boys in the litter. Momma is doing excellent and the puppies are very robust. Willow is such a good momma and takes excellent care of her pups, always doding...

Annual trips to your veterinarian for a health checkup of your Golden Retriever usually include a 5-way, 7-way, or 9-way vaccination booster. It's like a cocktail of modified live viruses that your veterinarian gives your Golden every year. But a good question to ask is, “How long does a vaccination...

People have discovered a very important health consideration: If you have healthy teeth and gums, you can avoid so many potential diseases. But on the other hand, if you are suffering from tooth decay, or gingivitis (gum inflammation) which usually precedes periodontitis (gum disease), then you are a prime candidate heart...

Anesthesia: Anytime your puppy is required to have an operation of any kind, a teeth cleaning, certain types of x-rays, or an elective procedure such as spaying or neutering, anesthesia will be performed by the Veterinarian. Please do not take this lightly. Ask the right questions and make the right decision for your...

All Golden Retriever owners know that they are chewers. The health of their teeth and gums are very much dependent on what they are given to chew on, daily. Over the years, we have tried many different chew treats with some very good experiences and some not so good. Many...

For more than ten years, we have shipped our puppies by airlines to their new homes all over the lower 48-states of the U.S. We estimate more than 100 of our puppies have traveled successfully and comfortably during that time period. But some people have been very skeptical about shipping...

We have moved Miss Willow into the nursery and expect her to bring new life into this world any day now. We have the cigars ready (buggle gum) and we are sure to be proud. She is looking very good and very big. You mommas out there know this late...

Hey all you Golden lovers out there! I need someone to be My Person who likes to cuddle. I will be old enough to come and be with you soon, and I need you to pick a name for me (my puppy I.D. is #7321, click here). I am from...

Many people ask us the question, "When is the best time to have my Golden spayed or neutered?" Well, there are a lot of answers out there that seem to conflict each other. Some say, between two and six months of age; most veterinarians say between 6 and 8 months;...

Hi Everyone, I don't have a real name yet but Emery-n-Denise have been calling me "Bubby". I have had all my shots, dewormings and vet checks and Emery-n-Denise say I am good to go! My momma, Miss Scarlett, is very sweet to me and I am staying with her and...

The general rule for responsible breeders is that inbreeding should be avoided. Inbreeding is when a male or female adult dog is bred with a relative of that dog (e.g., brother, sister, parent, grandparent, cousin, etc.). However, if you go back far enough in a dog's family tree, virtually every...

Grooming and Caring for a Golden Retriever: The very luxurious, soft and slightly wavy coat of the Golden Retriever is one of the most distinguishing features of the breed. Caring for the coat of the Golden Retriever is very important, as there are some significant factors that owners need to...

There are several ways your dog can be affected by heart problems: Acquired Heart Disease Accounts for 95% of all diagnosed heart conditions Disease that develops during the course of your dog's life There are two principal causes of acquired heart disease: Valvular disease, which is also known as atrioventricular...

Grain-free dog foods have become more and more popular here in the U.S. for the past 4 decades. In its early days, the philosophy behind grain-free dog food resulted in a cost that was three to five times higher than most of the popular consumer brands. The reason for the...

On July 14th, Helaina and Duke, our European white cream Golden Retrievers, had their second litter together. There was 1 girl and 3 boys in this litter and they are irresistably cute. It's hard to put one down once you start cuddling with it. At 11 days old their eyes...

Willow is our female auburn color Golden and is currently carrying Beau's pups. Their mating period started near the end of June and lasted about 10 days. Beau is so sweet to Willow and let's her eat his food, and have her choice of chew treats. She is filling out...