This breeder appears to be great and meets all the "things to look for" but I'd love to hear some first hand testimonial- both good and bad if neccesary. I live in Northern California. If you have another breeder to recommend based on your own experience I am happy to hear it.

Thank you in advance!

Here is a thread about the Foxfire breeder
http://www.goldenretrieverforum.com/...could-one.html (Could this be the one??)

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Thank you so much for the information. Looks like I still have research to do :-)

Hi there,

I have a Golden from Foxfire and am currently waiting on my second. I have nothing but amazing things to say about this breeder. The dogs are beautiful and have amazing temperment. We have been stopped in our tracks countless times with folks asking us where we got him. He really is the light of our life. Linda is amazing at Foxfire and they have such wonderful dogs. I highly recommend them if you have not found another breeder that is a fit for you!

Best of luck.

This is Cody, from the October litter of Honey and Jett. Picture was taken at 8 and half weeks. He is now 11 weeks and has learned to "sit" and go outside for his business.
Linda has been a wonderful person to deal with. Helped me along the process. Some people here do not like the cost she charges and the 72 hours return policy. BUT really, all the reputable breeders in the area have similar policies.

[Edit: thankfully, I did not listen to the couple of nasty hearsays written in that thread]

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Great timing! I've just begun a conversation with Linda and Jennifer Masterson (Masters Golden Retrievers) who appear to cooperate in their breeding efforts. I'll be meeting Jennifer at the Golden Gate Kennel Show at the end of January as I launch into the process of finding the right breeder and litter.

So far, Linda and Jennifer are at the top of the list.

If anyone else has experience with Linda or Jennifer, I'd appreciate reading about it!

For that matter, if anyone has recommendations for Northern California breeders, please let me know. I've already been to NorCalGRC; I found their breeder referrals to be of limited value.

I'm looking for an American male companion dog. I'd love a red, but they seem somewhat rare around NorCal so far.

The attached picture is my dream Golden...

Thanks,
Ken McPherson

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Hi Ken,

Are you looking for an active companion? I would highly recommend Emberain. I have had a few conversations with Edwina, and she is incredibly nice and knowledgeable. However, these are WORKING dogs with a lot of energy.

Emberain Golden Retrievers

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Thanks so much Nixietink. What great dogs. I will be contacting Edwina.

Actually, I think I am up for an active Golden, but that's one of the reasons I'm going to the show at the Cow Palace. I want to get a first hand sense of the energy coming from the working dogs. My Brittany (who passed away recently at age 16) was a very active dog.

I'm in San Francisco, but I have a fully enclosed backyard with a long breezeway that acts as a dog run. I live 2 blocks away from a 2 1/2 acre dog park with field. I'm in the habit of twice a day outings to the park. In addition, my roommate has an 11 month old Bernese Mountain Dog, so that kind of exercise is built into the equation.

But will that be enough for an active Golden? And how do working dogs do as companion dogs?

Thanks again for sharing your experience!

Ken McPherson

I'm very sorry for the loss of your Brittany.

I don't think you'll have any trouble being up for a Golden if you've had a Brittany. From the ones I've met, IMO they're way more active than a Golden. I'm sure there are exceptions but I think you'll be fine.

The Cow Palace show is really fun since it's benched. You'll be able to talk to different breeders in a designated area and time. The only thing is that it's so crowded that I haven't been in a few years, but I'll probably go this year.

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Karen, Chance, Lucy and Savanah RB



“Everyone needs a dog to adore him, and a cat to bring him back to reality”

Yeah, it's hard to imagine a more active dog than Piper was; one reason I named her Piper was that it rhymed with hyper...

Anyone have strong feelings about how working dogs do as companion dogs?

Thanks,
Ken