There have been significant additions to the Golden Retriever gene pool in Canada over the years. Two dogs certainly worthy of note were Dewmist Davenport from Sweden and the Norwegian dog, Mjaerumhogda's Kyon Flying Surprise-- both prolific breeders in their time, and sire of countless champions.
More recently, the following are among those which have been added to the roster of European and Australian imports north of our border:
Baudelaire du Domaine des Rives de l'Erdre
Cheek To Cheek Steve MacQueen
Dream Max Avalon
Dream Max Jorgen Brink
Evidog Jazzman
Fantango Johnny Walker
Giltedge Traveller
Linirgor Must Be Luv
Majik Mr Darcy
Raynox Heart of Gold
Sundowner de Ria Vela
Tramin Fun In The Sun
Trewater Secret Romance
Zampanzar Jungle Joy
No doubt there are many more I've missed. But from this list it is clear that there have been important additions to the Golden Retriever community in Canada. Hopefully both Canadian as well as American Goldens can benefit from these imports. But cooperation on both sides of the border is essential if this is to happen.
And in addition, on both sides of the 49th parallel, the use of artificial insemination using frozen semen from noteworthy European Goldens such as Ronjalee Ragamuffin At Motlaisa, Stanroph So It Had To Be, Mad About You de Ria Vela and Karvin Stay On Top (among others) has added to the mix.
Monday, May 7, 2012
Saturday, May 5, 2012
ACROSS THE SEA, FROM A TO Z
I have been asked the question: Since the year 2000 how many Golden Retrievers have been imported into the United States from Europe or Australia? The AKC does not release such information; so you are basically on your own in seeking an answer. The website, k9data.com, can help, but that can be a long and laborious task. The GRCA is of no use, since they tend to ignore their very existence-- choosing to speak only of the generic Golden Retriever, pretending that differences in type do not exist.. You could contact breeders around the world and ask what they have sent to our shores. Many, unfortunately, will simply ignore your e-mail inquiries.
So perhaps I can be of some help. I spent a bit of time and discovered nearly 100 males which were imported as pups or adults in the last dozen years or so. Some I have left off the following list because they have been rehomed, retired or found their way over the Rainbow Bridge. The list says nothing about their availability at stud, nor the breeders who own them. Nor does it say anything of their health clearances. But they are here-- they have crossed The Pond or the Pacific to live in North America.
Time permitting I may compile a list of the females who have made similar trips; but for now the list contains only male Golden Retrievers.
A Step Ahead of Clear Passion
Adonis Blue van de Beerse Hoeve
Air Force One of Morning Valley
Angelusparks Explorador
Baldwin of the Hellacious Acres
Bam Bam of the Morning Valley
Black Tie van de Beerse Hoeve
Break of Dawn Taken By Storm
Camrose Quiet Time
Celtic Cembro du Pin Aux Cinq Aiguilles
Cezanne Cembro du Pin Aux Cinq Aiguilles
Charles Henry of Golden Duck Romeo
Collen Campos Danako
Conarhu Cream of the Crop
Dancing Blue Saphir of Golden Duck
Dewmist Scalamoor
Domino Butterfly z Karczwskich Szuwarow
Dream Max Apple Computer
Dream Max Mr Jones
Dream Max One More Time
Dream Max Riven
Dream Max The Big Apple
Dutch Evidog
Ellyest Knight's Fee
Erinderry Harry Potter of Ventess
Eskimo Pie Evidog
Etched In Sand van de Beerse Hoeve
Evidog Gucci
Evidog Masterpiece
Falleur's Singapore
Festival's Finger In The Sky
Ganwales Foreign Mission
Ganwales Hey-Diddle-Diddle
Garbank Lislone Itz Only Me
Gentiana Golden Ace
Gentiana Golden Prince
Giddygold Golden Spirit In My Heart
Giddygold Last of the Mohicans
Giddygold Quest Of Luck
Goldenone Star Night
Goldkitts Pride Of Cornwall At Ventess
Goldtreve Sydney Traveler
Golmas Game Roller
Gorefinadan Young American
Gypsy's Soul Jonatan
Hamlet of the Morning Valley
Heathcliff From Mariannehouse
Hemingway From Mariannehouse
History Magic Happy Company
Hypagardens Delicious Coconut
Icefiction From Mariannehouse
Kalocsahazi Don Juan
Kalocsahazi Hokuszpok
Kalocsahazi Paff
Linirgor Macallan
Mackenzie of the Morning Valley
Majik Captain Wenthworth
Mirage Butterfly z Karczewkich Szwarow
Moondust Magical Mystery
Moondust Valentino
Never Give Up of the Morning Valley
Noble Ecko of the Morning Valley
Pearls of Hunter Hot Ticket At Talini
Platinum Ice of the Morning Valley
Ramchaine Magnetic
Raynox Inside Edition
Renegade Snow of the Morning Valley
Scandal Lover de Zelkova
Skandi Sanraiz Linkoln
Sibelius of the Hellacious Acres
Spirit's Irish Cheer of Woodmore
Spring Sky of Golden Duck
Storm Cloud of the Morning Valley
Thevenet Latin Lover
Thevenet Quartermaster General
Time Traveller of Golden Duck
Top Secret of the Morning Valley
Traffic Jam van de Beerse Hoeve
Trewater Party Pal
Tushen Wind of Silver
Xanthos Argyle
Xanthos Cirrus
X-Trail Alaskas Prince Golden Angels of Oberach
Zampanzar Ole Ole
So there you have it, from A TO Z so to speak. I'm sure there are many more out there. Let me know.
So perhaps I can be of some help. I spent a bit of time and discovered nearly 100 males which were imported as pups or adults in the last dozen years or so. Some I have left off the following list because they have been rehomed, retired or found their way over the Rainbow Bridge. The list says nothing about their availability at stud, nor the breeders who own them. Nor does it say anything of their health clearances. But they are here-- they have crossed The Pond or the Pacific to live in North America.
Time permitting I may compile a list of the females who have made similar trips; but for now the list contains only male Golden Retrievers.
A Step Ahead of Clear Passion
Adonis Blue van de Beerse Hoeve
Air Force One of Morning Valley
Angelusparks Explorador
Baldwin of the Hellacious Acres
Bam Bam of the Morning Valley
Black Tie van de Beerse Hoeve
Break of Dawn Taken By Storm
Camrose Quiet Time
Celtic Cembro du Pin Aux Cinq Aiguilles
Cezanne Cembro du Pin Aux Cinq Aiguilles
Charles Henry of Golden Duck Romeo
Collen Campos Danako
Conarhu Cream of the Crop
Dancing Blue Saphir of Golden Duck
Dewmist Scalamoor
Domino Butterfly z Karczwskich Szuwarow
Dream Max Apple Computer
Dream Max Mr Jones
Dream Max One More Time
Dream Max Riven
Dream Max The Big Apple
Dutch Evidog
Ellyest Knight's Fee
Erinderry Harry Potter of Ventess
Eskimo Pie Evidog
Etched In Sand van de Beerse Hoeve
Evidog Gucci
Evidog Masterpiece
Falleur's Singapore
Festival's Finger In The Sky
Ganwales Foreign Mission
Ganwales Hey-Diddle-Diddle
Garbank Lislone Itz Only Me
Gentiana Golden Ace
Gentiana Golden Prince
Giddygold Golden Spirit In My Heart
Giddygold Last of the Mohicans
Giddygold Quest Of Luck
Goldenone Star Night
Goldkitts Pride Of Cornwall At Ventess
Goldtreve Sydney Traveler
Golmas Game Roller
Gorefinadan Young American
Gypsy's Soul Jonatan
Hamlet of the Morning Valley
Heathcliff From Mariannehouse
Hemingway From Mariannehouse
History Magic Happy Company
Hypagardens Delicious Coconut
Icefiction From Mariannehouse
Kalocsahazi Don Juan
Kalocsahazi Hokuszpok
Kalocsahazi Paff
Linirgor Macallan
Mackenzie of the Morning Valley
Majik Captain Wenthworth
Mirage Butterfly z Karczewkich Szwarow
Moondust Magical Mystery
Moondust Valentino
Never Give Up of the Morning Valley
Noble Ecko of the Morning Valley
Pearls of Hunter Hot Ticket At Talini
Platinum Ice of the Morning Valley
Ramchaine Magnetic
Raynox Inside Edition
Renegade Snow of the Morning Valley
Scandal Lover de Zelkova
Skandi Sanraiz Linkoln
Sibelius of the Hellacious Acres
Spirit's Irish Cheer of Woodmore
Spring Sky of Golden Duck
Storm Cloud of the Morning Valley
Thevenet Latin Lover
Thevenet Quartermaster General
Time Traveller of Golden Duck
Top Secret of the Morning Valley
Traffic Jam van de Beerse Hoeve
Trewater Party Pal
Tushen Wind of Silver
Xanthos Argyle
Xanthos Cirrus
X-Trail Alaskas Prince Golden Angels of Oberach
Zampanzar Ole Ole
So there you have it, from A TO Z so to speak. I'm sure there are many more out there. Let me know.
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Golden Retriever Imports to USA/ Canada Between 1999 To Present
I would like to comprise a list of any and all male Golden imports which have been used at stud or might be available at stud. If the gene pool is to be expanded for European and Australian imports it will be most helpful for breeders to share their dogs and info about them with other reputable breeders.
If you wish to have your imports listed please send me the essential information about them. Date of birth, sire and dam, country of origin and kennel name of breeder. Please identify any health clearances as well. Include e-mail contact information if you wish, as this would be helpful.
If you have done import x import breedings, such dogs can be listed as well. There will be no charge for this but it will allow you to brag a bit about your dog and let others know that there is a significant number of males which might be available for use in their own breeding programs.
The list(s) will include only recent imports and their offspring. And, those who wish to offer a stud for use in a traditional American Golden breeding program are more than free to do so. In no way does EGRITS wish to limit possibilities.
You may send your dog's info to the owner of this website at curtisaurgwyn@hotmail.com-- that would be Bill Droll of Crystal River, Florida.
Imports from Europe and the rest of the world have been important to the maintenance and fostering of the European-type Golden in both the United States and Canada. Let's do what we can to continue this tradition.
I would like to comprise a list of any and all male Golden imports which have been used at stud or might be available at stud. If the gene pool is to be expanded for European and Australian imports it will be most helpful for breeders to share their dogs and info about them with other reputable breeders.
If you wish to have your imports listed please send me the essential information about them. Date of birth, sire and dam, country of origin and kennel name of breeder. Please identify any health clearances as well. Include e-mail contact information if you wish, as this would be helpful.
If you have done import x import breedings, such dogs can be listed as well. There will be no charge for this but it will allow you to brag a bit about your dog and let others know that there is a significant number of males which might be available for use in their own breeding programs.
The list(s) will include only recent imports and their offspring. And, those who wish to offer a stud for use in a traditional American Golden breeding program are more than free to do so. In no way does EGRITS wish to limit possibilities.
You may send your dog's info to the owner of this website at curtisaurgwyn@hotmail.com-- that would be Bill Droll of Crystal River, Florida.
Imports from Europe and the rest of the world have been important to the maintenance and fostering of the European-type Golden in both the United States and Canada. Let's do what we can to continue this tradition.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
HALF A Loaf?
Is HALF A Loaf Truly Better Than None?
Years ago the woman who had so much to do with the development of our breed stated that one should be wary of assuming that a champion dog bred to a champion bitch will produce a litter of champions.
Mrs. Charlesworth believed that too many breeders fell into that trap.
Nowadays, there seems to be a similar situation in the Golden Retriever community. Folks want a pup sired by this or that Dog of the Month, of the Year, of the Millennium. But if the buyer fails to consider the quality of the bitch in a pairing, he or she is actually buying "half a loaf" or rather "half a Golden." Unless BOTH parents are outstanding in all ways which determine a Golden representative of the breed, there is no guarantee that any pups sired by the male will ever meet or surpass his quality. It could take generations of breeding to accomplish that-- if ever.
So do your homework. Spend your money wisely-- even if it means spending more than you had expected. It is not the number of dogs sired by a particular stud dog but rather the quality of that which he produces. And remember, as well, that a dog will not necessarily produce just as his littermates do-- this is rarely the case.
It is true that both Shardanell Castaspell and Shardanell Talk O' The Town.have both sired some remarkable dogs. So too have the siblings Erinderry Gaelic Minstrel and Erinderry Gaelic Gold. Not to mention the brothers from Ronjalee-- Rag Trade and Ragamuffin at Motlaisa.
But there are other examples which have not fared nearly as well-- though they shall be nameless.
Nor can one assume that puppies from a repeat breeding will be of the same quality as those who came before. There is a good possibility of this being true but there is no absolute guarantee.
Years ago the woman who had so much to do with the development of our breed stated that one should be wary of assuming that a champion dog bred to a champion bitch will produce a litter of champions.
Mrs. Charlesworth believed that too many breeders fell into that trap.
Nowadays, there seems to be a similar situation in the Golden Retriever community. Folks want a pup sired by this or that Dog of the Month, of the Year, of the Millennium. But if the buyer fails to consider the quality of the bitch in a pairing, he or she is actually buying "half a loaf" or rather "half a Golden." Unless BOTH parents are outstanding in all ways which determine a Golden representative of the breed, there is no guarantee that any pups sired by the male will ever meet or surpass his quality. It could take generations of breeding to accomplish that-- if ever.
So do your homework. Spend your money wisely-- even if it means spending more than you had expected. It is not the number of dogs sired by a particular stud dog but rather the quality of that which he produces. And remember, as well, that a dog will not necessarily produce just as his littermates do-- this is rarely the case.
It is true that both Shardanell Castaspell and Shardanell Talk O' The Town.have both sired some remarkable dogs. So too have the siblings Erinderry Gaelic Minstrel and Erinderry Gaelic Gold. Not to mention the brothers from Ronjalee-- Rag Trade and Ragamuffin at Motlaisa.
But there are other examples which have not fared nearly as well-- though they shall be nameless.
Nor can one assume that puppies from a repeat breeding will be of the same quality as those who came before. There is a good possibility of this being true but there is no absolute guarantee.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
For My Scandinavian Friends-- Some Birthdays, Too
Here's a partial list of noteworthy studs:
Cheer's Way Of The World 5/10/93
Rossmix Rugger 7/20/95
Inassicas Song Of Songs 4/21/97
Rossmix No Regrets 9/2/99
Tottelina Observer 11/7/99
Jazzman's Da Capo7/26/2001
Inassicas Coriander 1/12/2002
Dewmist Silkventure 9/20/2002
Jako's Nordic Charm 4/11/2004
Dewmist Servantes/ D Serrano 10/2/2005
Majik Truth Or Dare 3/18/2009
And I apologize in advance to all of you out there who claim I am ignoring the distaff side. Just as behind every good man there is a good woman, it may be said that behind every good Golden male there is a good bitch. (Somehow that seems not to have come out quite right.)
Gatchells Royal Orchid; Dewmist Shaquille ;and Samsara, Ossien and Prime Time of Glen Sheallag immediately come to mind. As do others such as Styal Silksilla, Dasty Golden Daffodil, Ritzilyn Stage Door Jenny, Erinderry Firebird, Stanroph So Be It, Pearlbarn Periwinkle For Ritzilyn, Eplepai av Vervik and three Zampanzar girls-- First Time, Cold Play and Sky At Night. And of course Mieke's girls at van de Beerse Hoeve.
Send me your suggestions and I will be happy to compile a list as I have for the males.
Here's a partial list of noteworthy studs:
Cheer's Way Of The World 5/10/93
Rossmix Rugger 7/20/95
Inassicas Song Of Songs 4/21/97
Rossmix No Regrets 9/2/99
Tottelina Observer 11/7/99
Jazzman's Da Capo7/26/2001
Inassicas Coriander 1/12/2002
Dewmist Silkventure 9/20/2002
Jako's Nordic Charm 4/11/2004
Dewmist Servantes/ D Serrano 10/2/2005
Majik Truth Or Dare 3/18/2009
And I apologize in advance to all of you out there who claim I am ignoring the distaff side. Just as behind every good man there is a good woman, it may be said that behind every good Golden male there is a good bitch. (Somehow that seems not to have come out quite right.)
Gatchells Royal Orchid; Dewmist Shaquille ;and Samsara, Ossien and Prime Time of Glen Sheallag immediately come to mind. As do others such as Styal Silksilla, Dasty Golden Daffodil, Ritzilyn Stage Door Jenny, Erinderry Firebird, Stanroph So Be It, Pearlbarn Periwinkle For Ritzilyn, Eplepai av Vervik and three Zampanzar girls-- First Time, Cold Play and Sky At Night. And of course Mieke's girls at van de Beerse Hoeve.
Send me your suggestions and I will be happy to compile a list as I have for the males.
BRITISH BIRTHDAY BOYS-- A Guide To The Past
The following list may be of some help to fanciers of the breed. It is not intended to suggest that these are or were the only dogs of importance in breed history; but I feel it offers a useful chronology of sorts.
Stanroph Sailor Boy 7/19/90
Ritzilyn Cockney Robin 5/15/91
Perrimay Hugo Of Fenwood 11/21/91
Elswood The Highlander 5/14/93
Gunhills Blue River 2/18/94
Erinderry Diamond Edge Of Glenavis 11/6/94
Garbank Lislone Jackpot 10/27/96
Paudell Pure Passion 7/18/97
Lindjan Xylonite 10/18/97
Gunmarsh Zachary 12/3/97
Golmas Governor 4/13/98
Xanthos Black Thorn 5/5/98
Jackralee Integrity 10/28/98
Erinderry Gaelic Minstrel/E Gaelic Gold 10/31/99
Xanthos Apple Jack 1/12/2000
Stanroph So It Had To Be 6/25/2000
Ritzilyn Brandon 6/30/2000
Ronjalee Ragamuffin At Motlaisa/ Ronjalee Rag Trade 11/16/2000
Telkaro Diamond Dust 1/30/2001
Gatchells Man Of Honour 6/3/2002
Erinderry Just The Ticket From Bluewaters 12/6/2002
Shardanell Talk O' The Town At Ipcress/ S Castaspell 2/1/2003
Ritzilyn Male Order 4/9/2005
Ritzilyn Rick O' Shay 4/15/06
In their lifetimes, some proved to be prolific breeders. X Black Thorn sired perhaps 74 litters, R Cockney Robin in his day perhaps 10 less than that. P Pure Passion is credited with no less than 57. Both R Brandon and E Just The Ticket From Bluewaters each have numbers in the mid-sixties. So it is clear that these Goldens have made significant contributions to the breed.
The following list may be of some help to fanciers of the breed. It is not intended to suggest that these are or were the only dogs of importance in breed history; but I feel it offers a useful chronology of sorts.
Stanroph Sailor Boy 7/19/90
Ritzilyn Cockney Robin 5/15/91
Perrimay Hugo Of Fenwood 11/21/91
Elswood The Highlander 5/14/93
Gunhills Blue River 2/18/94
Erinderry Diamond Edge Of Glenavis 11/6/94
Garbank Lislone Jackpot 10/27/96
Paudell Pure Passion 7/18/97
Lindjan Xylonite 10/18/97
Gunmarsh Zachary 12/3/97
Golmas Governor 4/13/98
Xanthos Black Thorn 5/5/98
Jackralee Integrity 10/28/98
Erinderry Gaelic Minstrel/E Gaelic Gold 10/31/99
Xanthos Apple Jack 1/12/2000
Stanroph So It Had To Be 6/25/2000
Ritzilyn Brandon 6/30/2000
Ronjalee Ragamuffin At Motlaisa/ Ronjalee Rag Trade 11/16/2000
Telkaro Diamond Dust 1/30/2001
Gatchells Man Of Honour 6/3/2002
Erinderry Just The Ticket From Bluewaters 12/6/2002
Shardanell Talk O' The Town At Ipcress/ S Castaspell 2/1/2003
Ritzilyn Male Order 4/9/2005
Ritzilyn Rick O' Shay 4/15/06
In their lifetimes, some proved to be prolific breeders. X Black Thorn sired perhaps 74 litters, R Cockney Robin in his day perhaps 10 less than that. P Pure Passion is credited with no less than 57. Both R Brandon and E Just The Ticket From Bluewaters each have numbers in the mid-sixties. So it is clear that these Goldens have made significant contributions to the breed.
Sunday, April 29, 2012
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