One of the best things about the web is the wealth of information it makes readily available to the public. One of the worst things about it is the amount of incorrect information that can be found online. It is especially troubling when false information and lies come from an anonymous source that, for whatever reason, targets you unfairly. "2Dollys," that suggests I am an unreputable breeder. 2Dollys, you couldn't be farther from the truth. I am an AKC Breeder of Merit, AKC Silver Medallion Gold Medallion breeder of champions. I have had two national service dog organizations come to me, purchase breeding stock from my breeding program for their programs -- PAWS of MI & Giude Dogs of FL. I have titled my golden retrievers from a UD in obedience, tyng for HIT to breeding group placing AKC Champions in golden retrievers.
2Dollys, who identifies themselves as not being an expert or a breeder tells us that “I talked with her too when we were doing research. At that time they had multiple puppies that were ready to go to homes that were not spoken for...I understand now that is a bit of a warning sign.”
Really? Since I don’t usually take reservations on unborn puppies and am very selective in whom I sell to, it is not only possible but likely that if 2Dollys contacted me shortly after a litter was born. I may have puppies for sale, even at the time they were ready to go to a home. The only “warning” one should take from this is the fact that I would take my time, sell my dogs to good homes. Having shown dogs for 25 years, and breeding golden retrievers for 23 years, I have done such a good job finding the right homes for my golden retriever puppies that I have only received 3 back in 23 years years.The first, the 4H daughter went onto college and the parents could no longer care for the dog. The second, the owner was dying of cancer. The third, the owner died.
I wish I could ask our self described non-expert what ominous signs are portended by my having had multiple dogs for sale some eight weeks after birth, but alas they remain unknown. I looked up your e-mails, 2Dollys, and read we were discussing my 2 female puppies available when you inquired, of the 4 puppies I had available on that day, of my litter.
Even more obscure and curious is the “very reputable breeder”, 2Dollys claims to
have talked to who said “they would no longer let her [me] breed with any of their [my] dogs, wouldn't let a pup go to her and wouldn't recommend them as a good breeder to get a pup from.”
Really? And the reason for this is . . . ? Oh I’m sorry, it is not provided, just as the identity of this supposedly slanderous other breeder remains a mystery. Since I generally keep in regular contact with stud dog owners to discuss our kids and their health and wins, the only stud owner I haven't talked to in a few years is in your e-mail:
"2Dollys"
7/23/10
to me
Hi there, I am very interested in your dogs. I saw the 4 puppies you have available on your webpage, oh my, precious! I had found your website a few weeks ago when
researching golden breeders who take great care to breed healthy dogs. We have been talking to Chuckanut Goldens over here in Bellingham WA, but their next litter will not be available until around Thanksgiving and I am a teacher and am on break from now until mid-September, making this the ideal time for a new puppy for us..."
I talked to Chuckanut goldens today in person, and Ken not only denies saying what you wrote that he did, but that he doesn't have an issue with me, breeding to my bitches, and isn't angry at me about anything. I bred to 3 of his stud dogs over the years starting in the early 90's: Am-Can CH Chuckanuts Typesetter, BIS BISS Am/Can CH Chuckanut's In The Mood OS and BISS Am/Can CH Chuckanut's Brasstime TD,JH,NA,NAJ,WC,VCX,OS,SDHF; Can TD,JH,WC,OS
And in response to Ljilly28 -- there are posts about my trained puppies for "$4,500?!?!?!" One of those puppies went on to be a service animal:
Tango, A Service Animal Story – 52 Weeks
Once again, don't look for future posts from me. I am too busy actually finishing my dogs AKC Championships, and training my dogs to a higher title than CGC to have time to sit at a computer internet board and no interest in gossiping about other breeders, or other people who are doing more with their dogs in any venue, than I am. It's sad that I was directed to the original posts, and took time in the first place to read this libel after driving 560 miles one way to a dog show, with only a few hours to my 5 AM wake up call to start getting dogs ready for our 8 am ring time.
Florence
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