English Golden Retrievers In France

The Laird does it again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Off we went to Belgium to try our luck at getting his 2nd foreign CACIB. There were 9 in his class and he was shortlist to the last 4. Then he was chosen as first! Having to wait until the rest of the dogs were judged was very nerve racking. Eventually we went in to challenge for the CACIB. The judge picked him very quickly, and we were asked to stand in the corner whilst she chose the RCACIB. I said I didn’t care where we stood I was so happy.
After all the bitches were jugded and the CACIB was awarded, we went back in for Best of Breed. This was awarded to the bitch. I didn’t mind in the least!! I got what I came for. The Laird is now an International Show Champion (subject to confirmation by the FCI & SCC)

In his first full year of showing The Laird did quite well I have to say! Not wishing to show off – well I’m not – can’t say the same about him!! but here’s a photo of him I took last week with some of his prizes

This year I’m hoping he’ll do just as well ………………….

So, you have a lovely girl Golden Retriever and you want her to have a litter? There are many things you need to consider when choosing a stud dog, and some of these include:
Temperament – you need to ensure your puppies are biddable – like all Goldens should be.
Long term Health – ask the stud owner about any health issue the dog might have – no one want hereditary problems
Hip score – important consideration – but it shouldn’t stop you from using an otherwise perfect dog.

Currently we have two wonderful stud dogs

Dickens

a lovely 6 year old – father to many adorable puppies over the last 4 years

and

The Laird

who is simply stunning – in all things temperament, health and perfect AA hips with 0 elbows. He’s started his stud dog life very well with a number of litters to his name by the start of 2010.

If you’d like to know more about our stud dogs or family in general please visit our website
English Golden Retriever Stud Dogs

The Laird and I went off to the last show of the season. Here he secured a 3rd Excellent – but of even more importance he was confirmed. This means he is a real Golden Retriever!! French rules state that every pedigree dog has to be examined by a French judge to make sure they are up to their own breed standard. The Laird passed with no problem – so now he is available to selected bitches for stud. If you are interested in using him on your Golden retriever bitch, please contact me using the form below ….

at the Cressat (Ahun) show he got Best Juene, his 4th award, then went BOB. He was not old enough to be awarded the CACS, he needs to be 15 months for that.

The Laird then went into the big ring with all the other Best Jeunes (25 in all) and made the first cut. Then he made the second cut – then was awarded Best Jeune in Show – chuffed or what!!

The Laird then went back in to compete for Best In Group adults. Lo and behold he was chosen again (different judge) Best in Group! he went no further, which is not surprising as he in not 13 months old until tomorrow.

This is the 5th time I have owned, bred or handled the BOB.

But that’s not all – Today the postman arrived with his hip and elbow scores (The Laird’s – not the postman’s!)