Paris celebrated her 15th birthday on May 25, 2024. Nobody told her this is "old". Though her sight isn't as sharp as it once was, she still enjoys playing with her pack and insists on daily belly rubs. Long retired, she loves meeting new puppies and cleaning formula from their faces.!
The company's namesake, Dopey Dutch, celebrated his 14th birthday on April 27, 2024. He is the one on the left, too macho to wear a silly hat, so he made his friend Opal wear the hat since she would be having her 9th birthday in May. His hearing may be going, but he never misses an opportunity for play and treats. He is patient with puppies, but relieved when life resorts to normal when they go off to their new families.
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Jade (born in 2017) came to us with her brother Dawson, from the same kennel in Holland as Opal. She is full of personality and is just as beautiful as her brother. She is the perfect size and has the best coat. She is willing to work and do whatever you ask her to do. Jade has all the regular OFA clearances (elbow, eyes, hips, heart) and also has thyroid and dental clearances.
Biscuit was born in 2020.
Her favorite activity is FAST CAT, where dogs race after a lure to see who can catch it in the fastest time. She has all OFA clearances.
Emmie was born in December 2020 and is the granddaughter of "Pearl" (who is now retired) and Dutch. She has OFA clearances for heart, hips (rated 'excellent'), eyes and elbows. We are expecting great things from this energetic and smart girl.
Born in 2020, Ruby is the daughter of Opal and Campbell (Canadian Grand Champion). She has OFA rated 'excellent' hips. She also has heart elbow and eye certifications from OFA. We are excited to have her continue Opal's line.
Born in June of 2022, Zuli will be tested at 2 years old to ensure she is in top shape, with no genetic issues that may be passed along to her offspring. After obtaining these health clearances, she will be allowed to join her mother, Opal, in producing a litter of beautiful puppies.
Opal was born in May of 2015 and is from a kennel in Holland where the breeders were also judges so all of the puppies they breed are bred to compete in Europe under very strict standards! She is sweet, loving and loyal and is as silly as Dutch. She is another beauty and has great confirmation.
Honey was born in May 2016 and arrived in the USA from Belarus in December of 2016. She was Best of Breed puppy in Belarus at four months old. She is one of the sweetest dogs we have and have great testimonials about her puppies. She is a princess who has never met a couch she didn't like and is always certain to have the best seat in the house.
Pearl was born in Croatia in September of 2012 and we gladly welcomed her to our family. She is perfectly formed and is one of the smartest of all of our dogs. She is the perfect example of the European Cream Goldens as she is on the smaller side and is almost completely white. She is bred from Champion and International Champion bloodlines and has an amazing pedigree.
Paris has made some great puppies in her breeding time! Many of her puppies are registered therapy dogs and are much like her and their father, Dutch. She is very loyal and athletic and also very smart. She was the perfect mother and is the perfect dog! She is very much the typical Golden Retriever and is a lot like her father, Hooper. She is a special girl that was born in May of 2009.
Dutch is our oldest boy born in April 2010. He is from Holland and has been such a great addition to our family. He has made many amazing puppies and so many families are happy to have their very own "Dopey Dutch". He has the best personality and is smart, lovable and loyal. He is truly the perfect example of the Golden Retriever personality. Like the rest of our pack, his favorite thing is swimming! He comes from the best bloodlines from Europe including International Champions, and we even named our website after him.
Duke is Dutch and Paris' very handsome son. He is so loyal and loving and is just as silly as his father. He is truly a special boy. He is named after his grandfather, Hooper, who was our first Golden. He is very photogenic and is our most athletic dog. Being related to Dutch, he has the same champion bloodlines running through him.
Dawson came to us with his sister (Jade) from the same kennel in Holland that gave us Opal. We are very happy with the opportunities their breeder has given us by allowing us to welcome three of her wonderful puppies into our program. Dawson is our youngest stud and adds the potential for us to keep females from litters sired from either Dutch or Duke and be able to breed them to Dawson. He always has to be where you are, and is willing to do anything that you ask him to! In his free time, Dawson enjoys hunting lizards.
Hooper and his son Junior were our first Golden Retrievers and were the reason we fell in love with the breed. Although they are gone they will never be forgotten. They were a very special part of our lives and of the families who have gotten a puppy from Paris as Hooper was their grandfather. While we had fifteen years with Hooper and eleven with Junior, we are still getting enjoyment from them by looking through old photos that show just how great both of these dogs were.
Piper was our first breeding female, born in May of 2007. She is the namesake of our kennel and all of our puppies that get AKC registered carry her name as well! She was a perfect mother who retained her puppy-like antics throughout her long, healthy life.
When the Matriarch of the pack left us in late 2022, both her human and canine packs were deeply impacted. She lived a full and happy life and we are proud to see her live on in her pups.
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