The Importance of Importing                                                            Before we import our Golden Retrievers many hours of research are put into which kennel we choose. We research the longevity not only of the sire and dam but of many generations of dogs making up the pedigree. By doing this we greatly reduce the risks of genetic issues such as cardiac problems and hip dysplasia. Any kennel that we consider importing a dog from is a well known quality show home in Europe with high standards for their Golden Retrievers. This is an important factor in the health and quality of the dogs they produce

Broadening the gene pool                                                             Importing rather then choosing our dogs from some of our own kennels here in the USA allows us to also broaden the gene pool. This is very important in maintaining the health of any Golden Retriever and vital to the Creams that are now growing in popularity. A small gene pool is a contributing factor for problems such as low fertility, deformities, and genetic diseases. The two most common places to see these effects are in animals nearing extinction and in animal breeds.

Avoiding genetic diseases                                                                       We put a lot of care and concern into our breeding in order to avoid genetic diseases. Our breeding is typically what is called an outcross (going outside the dog’s hereditary lines.) The offspring from this type of  mating increases the size of the gene pool, decreasing the probability of genetic diseases being passed on. The opposite effect being inbreeding (father to daughter, grandfather to granddaughter etc.) This contributes to decreasing the gene pool, increasing hereditary defects, and shortens the life expectancy of the animal.

Testing for genetic disease                                                                    By testing every one of our breeding dogs for specific areas of concern such as hip dysplasia, congenital heart disease, and eyes problems, we attempt to produce dogs with less chances of genetic disease. Any of our breeding dogs imported are also DNA tested according to AKC standard for the Golden Retriever breed. This is a check and balance system for the AKC to maintain that the dog being bred is exactly the dog that the export pedigree and kennel owner claim it to be. Then and only then do we breed.                                   

Post note: We retain the right not to disclose our export pedigrees on our website. To maintain the privacy of the kennels we have imported from and to stop unwanted attention from person or persons attempting to breed for the sake of monetary gain without thought to the betterment of the breed.  We do however give a copy of our puppy’s pedigree to all of our clients purchasing a puppy.