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...

Are You Over-Vaccinating Your Golden Retriever?*
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...

Oral Hygiene For Your Golden Retriever*
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: What You Should Know For Your Golden Retriever*
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...

Beef Rawhide Chews are Excellent for Golden Retrievers
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...

Is It Safe to Ship a Golden Retriever Puppy*
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...

Spaying and Neutering Your Golden Retriever
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;...

The Effects of Inbreeding in Golden Retrievers
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
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...
What You Should Know About Heart Disease
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 Food: What's the Scoop
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...