[BajaOklahoma]

We would like to add a Golden late next spring. I've started my research, but would love some input from members on this forum.
We are familiar with Goldens. The breeder that we got Ben from is no longer breeding. Our local club no longer recommends breeders.

I've done some online research and been able to rule out some breeders for various reasons. But I know that there are many more out there who do not have websites.

I have gone to some agility trials and plan to go to some more. I've watched a couple of classes, as I think this is an area I would be interested in pursuing.

And I am willing to travel out-of-state for the right pup.
TIA.

 

[Penny & Maggie's Mom]

Where are you in TX? If in the metroplex, there is a dog show next weekend at Market Hall where you could see alot of dogs and perhaps meet some breeders. http://www.lonestarstateclassic.com/ I met the woman who is Scion Goldens outside Austin at last summer's show and really liked some of her dogs. Also, Ducat is in Leander for starters.

 

[Loisiana]

Sunsplash Golden Retrievers, in the Houston area, just did a breeding. The dam, Sunsplash Zest for Life is an OTCH (obedience trial champion), and the sire, River Ranch Rusty Speaker, is a Master Hunter. I don't know if all the pups are spoken for yet, but it might be worth looking into.

Zest's dad was a Flashpaws dog, some of the most notable agility goldens in the country. Rusty's dad was the great Mr. Speaker.

Vintage Golden Retrievers, also in the Houston area, also has some breedings coming up.

Benden Goldens is in Oklahoma, don't know what they have planned.

 

[BajaOklahoma]

Thank you both.
Betty, I will try to get to the show.
Loisiana, I recognize some of those names from my research - thank you.

 

[Penny & Maggie's Mom]

Also, here is a site that is put up by several DFW breeders. All are members of the local club and do clearances ( I believe..... double check for sure).

http://dfwgoldenbreeders.com/Breeders.html

 

[BajaOklahoma]

Betty, thank you for that link. I had found many of them already, but there were a couple of new ones.

Clearances are one of the first things I am looking for in the breeding pair. I have a lead on a possible breeding that I might be in on, but I need to prepare for in case it doesn't work out.

 

[rappwizard]

Ducat's (Helen Dorrance) is not only an AKC Golden Retriever breeder/judge (looking for structure as it compares to the breed standard) but also is an AKC agility judge--and BajaOklahoma, you mentioned you have an interest in agility--this is a Texas breeder who not only breeds golden retrievers, but judges them in the breed ring, and the agility ring.

 

[Ljilly28]

Xcelerate Golden Retrievers
Brandye Randermann
Katy, TX USA 77493
[email protected]
www.xcelerategoldens.com
281-392-9865

Scion Golden Retrievers
Pat Simpson
Austin, TX USA
[email protected]
sciongoldens.com


Brianna Bischoff
Houston, TX USA
[email protected]
(281) 252-8797

 

[BajaOklahoma]

Awesome information. Thank you all and keep it coming.

 

[Cowtown]

Here's the Houston GRC Breeder List:

http://www.ghgrc.org/breederlist.htm

I've seen a lot of good things about Mercedes Hitchcock in Sugar Land/Houston who is on the list.

Mercedes Hitchcock
Belvedere Kennel

 

[BajaOklahoma]

I spent 5 hours at the dog show today. I was able to watch some rally and obedience. Wandered around the grooming areas. And I made a few connections. It was fun.

 

[Penny & Maggie's Mom]

We went yesterday and hopefully will get back tomorrow. I LOVE going and look forward to it twice a year. LOTS of gorgeous goldens. We also watched springers, danes, berners, and english setters. Anyone going tomorrow?????

 

[Loisiana]

I won't be there, but a really good friend of mine drove up there to show. So if you see a guy showing a corgi in open and utility, tell him his friend that has goldens says hi! (He said he may not go tomorrow though, he's kind of bummed because he didn't qualify in three out of the four classes he's showed in so far)

 

[dmsl]

I second Xcelerate in Katy TX....we're looking at a pup from Brandye & they have just confirmed 2 pregnancies....timing may be great for you!! Information is in above post to contact her. Good luck!!

 

[rappwizard]

I spent 5 hours at the dog show today. I was able to watch some rally and obedience. Wandered around the grooming areas. And I made a few connections. It was fun.

I love dog shows too! You're going about this the right way; getting references in a sense, and attending dog shows and talking to breeders and exhibitors. At the dog shows, those are the people with the goods, the ones with the dogs that are performing, and you can see the dogs in action, and get an idea as to what you like in a golden, and what qualities you're looking for in your future pet. It's kinda like kicking the tires in a car showroom in a way! Why more people don't do that, I don't understand. Good luck to you, and I know you're going to make a great choice.

 

[SimpleSimon's Mom]

I heard really, really good things about Camlin goldens when I was looking for our pup but could never find the right time to meet up with the breeder; I just heard them secondhand though and didn't get to the point of checking for clearances. I think they have a website. They are in the DFW area.

 

[sterregold]

You might also check out Mystic Goldens, Kim Cain. she is out in the sticks, but she does a fair bit of agility with her dogs and most of her breeding now seems to be focused for performance venues. She of course owned Celestial Sirius Jake who is a pretty familiar name in many top performers' pedigrees.

http://www.mysticgoldens.com/id2.htmhttp://www.mysticgoldens.com/

 

[Penny & Maggie's Mom]

Here are some metroplex area breeders: http://dfwgoldenbreeders.com/Breeders.html There are also ducat goldens in Leander (outside Austin) and Scion goldens outside Austin as well.

 

[pierce97]

Here's the Houston GRC Breeder List:

http://www.ghgrc.org/breederlist.htm

I've seen a lot of good things about Mercedes Hitchcock in Sugar Land/Houston who is on the list.

Mercedes Hitchcock
Belvedere Kennel

My dog, Aggie, is from one of her litters (Sire: Trey, Momma: Maggie)

Here's a recent picture of her.

 

[grrrick]

Goldenloch is in Texas. They produce some fine performance goldens.

www.goldenloch.com