One AWEsome AUSSIE Mate

Sydney is one of a very very few light-coated Goldens to achieve recognition both north and south of the 49th parallel. Perhaps only the second to achieve an AKC championship title. Well deserved, in any case. He is an outstanding representative of the breed as it was intended to be.

SASHA and SANTI On Top of the WORLD

Anyone who knows Santi knows of his dedication to the breed and his tireless efforts to build a BETTER Golden. This win is just the latest example of how his work with the breed has paid dividends. I'm sure I speak for all Americans who are privileged to own pups which carry the Thevenet name. Hearty congratulations.

   Actually, the 1990's Breed Standard merely repositioned sections of the GRCA/AKC Standard put in place in 1981 or so. So we had one standard in place from 1954 until that time-- nearly an entire generation. And now another generation has passed with the newest iteration. And we remain out of step with the rest of the world. And proud of it(?)

TWO HUNDRED...and Most Likely Many More

   The following kennels represent those you can find on the internet advertising English Type Golden Retrievers. Some are connected to the GRCA; others are not. Some may well be considered puppy mills or backyard breeders by some observers. Some may no longer be in operation. Some claim to have WHITE Golden Retrievers (though they do not exist). Some--even a few recommended by the GRCA-- breed and sell Goldendoodles. Some breeders sell only the one type; while others have blended them with the American Type.
    In no way does this blog suggest that you deal or choose not to deal with any of them. This is not intended as judgment of any sort. The kennels are listed simply to show that the British Type Golden has a strong presence in America. And it should be said, that the coat color of this type may and does vary considerably; though many folks mistakenly believe that all of such imported stock is CREAM in color.
   At what point, if ever, will the leadership of the GRCA step up to the plate and deal with this issue? They have steadfastly refused to deal with the color issue. Our American Standard stands alone in the world in declaring cream-coated Goldens to be "undesirable."
   And, at what point, if ever, will those of us who breed the English Type stand up to the parent organization for the breed here in the States?
   Me thinks the color issue may be a smokescreen. The fact is that the two Types-- American and English --are growing more pronounced in their differences. There is only ONE Golden Retriever, despite national or regional differences and despite the primary purpose of disparate breeding programs-- whether for the field or the show ring. This is what we are told repeatedly by the powers that be. Our Golden Retrievers appear to exist in the Dr Panglossian world of Candide. In the American "best of all possible worlds" they are the best of all possible Goldens. No need to even question the status quo. Our Standard is perfection as it stands. I would remind folks that once upon a time there was but ONE cocker spaniel. Is this where the Golden is headed? A cocker spaniel in Great Britain is an English cocker spaniel in America; an English cocker spaniel in Great Britain is simply a cocker. The cocker spaniel in America is an American cocker spaniel in continental Europe and the British Isles. In any case they are NOW SEPARATE breeds.
   So, here's the LIST:
   Acadia, akcDoubleB, Alaskas, All-Star, Alpine White, Anbrus, Angelic, Angelwings,
AurGwyn, Auregrande, Autumn Lake, Bar C, Beaver Creek, Bennington Hills, Blue Briton, Brandegold, Briarwood, Brighton, British Goldens, Britgold, Britmore, Britannia Farm, Bullock's,  Cadfarm, Caliopy Ranch, Camelothouse, Captivate, Carolina Country, Cedar, Chadwick, Charis, Classic Creek, Classic Heritage, Cold Spring Mountain, Cool Runnings, Council House, Countrylane , Creekside, Crescent Valley, Cromwell, Cross Creek, Cruzin, Cute Golden Pups.
   D and D, Danford, Darrowby, Deer Creek, Desdia, Dewbury Dream, Diamond Springs,  Dillons, Earth Angel, Eastshore, Elite, Emerald, English Meadow, Essex, Faded Ash, Fatherland, Fayre, Galaxy, Garden, Gazn, Glacier, Glamorous, Glenbogle, Glenfinnan,  Golden Downs, Goldengirls, Golden Glacier, Golden Meadows, Goldfeather, Golden Reflection, Golden Ridge, Goldensglen, Gold Standard, Golden Willow Downs, Goldens of Four Oaks, Goldwynns, Gorefinadan, Green Country, Green Family, Great Lakes, Grindols.
  Halia, Heart of Gold, Heart of Gold Pups, Hearts of Gold, Heatherwood, Heroes Gold, Hidden Meadow, High Country Critters, Honor, Hunnington Farms, Ice Wind, Iron Hill, JRs, Kashmir, KH Kennel, Kinship Companions, Ky Rose Cream, Lake Country, Lakeside, Le Chien D'Or Blanc, Lil-Bit-O-Golden, Little Flower, Lochinvar, Long May You Run, Loup Valley, Lucky Lady Farm, Majestic Manor, Mapleleaf, Marina, Milbrose, Millbrook, Mn Goldens, Montrose, Moonlit Acres, Moon Ridge.
  Newman, New Moon, Nicholberry, Noble, Nolichucky, Northern Lights, Northshire, North Star, Oakbrook, Oakshire, Of Witness, Perfect Peace, Pine Ridge, Platinum, Plum Creek, Promiseland, Quapaw, Rae-Ray, Recherche, Red Fern Companions, Riverbend, Riverbound, River Road Retrievers, Rosehill Imports, Royal, Royal Touch, Saddle Creek, Samben, Satin Sea International, Savannah, S'Cess, Shadymist, Showme, Showring, Silkspun, Silkspur, Silvermine, Snitker, Snow Angels, Snowdrift, Snowfire, Snowstorm, Snow Water, Snowypaws, Snowy Pines, Solid Rock, South Wind, Southern Charm, Southern Cross, Southern Shades, Southland, Spirit, Star Crowned, Starr, Starlite, Star Locke, Stockton, Stoneledge, Strike, Storm Catcher, Summerbrook, Sunlight, Sunnylaine, Sunrunner, Super Goldens, Sweet Cream, Sweetspot, Swiss Ridge, Syrah, Syzygy.
   Talini, Tanglewood, The Golden Acres, Thistledown, Timberee, Tintagel, Treasure, Trowsnest, Utah Goldens, Westport, White Dove, White Gold, Whitegold Angels, White Oak, Willowbrook, Willow Cross, Wing Watcher, Winterdogs, Winter Ridge, Wisteria, Woodriver, Woodstream, Wyndance, Yankeeland.
   Apologies to any I've missed. And I suspect the number is quite large.












  
  

ASHBURY ANGEL HEART'S IN AMERICA

ELLIOT At Your Service....
   Occasionally the United States and/or Canada is blessed by the introduction of new Golden genes from across The Pond or the Pacific Ocean. Either by the importation of the dog itself (Dewmist Davenport a noteworthy example) or progeny from a worthy stud dog, this "new blood" contributes to the development of our breed and offers new opportunities to expand or sustain breed type. Such a dog is Ashbury Angel Heart of France. The following list represents some, but not necessarily all, of his offspring which have made their way to our shores. In some cases, they are invaluable as family pets; in other instances they represent important additions to our American breeding programs. Here are those which I have been able to identify. The first list represents the males, the second the females.

Be My Angel Chaser Brdske Zlato
Break Of Dawn I Have A Dream
Break Of Dawn Ruby Tuesday
Crazy Heart of Brdske Zlato
Forrest Gump Host Of Angels
Giddygold Golden Spirit In My Heart
Giddygold Guardian Angel
Nenuoramos Always Be My Hope
Platinum Ice Of the Morning Valley
Prince Anston Of the Morning Valley
Razzle Dazzle Of the Morning Valley
Royal Flush Of the Morning Valley
Scandal Lover De Zelkova

Ashbury In A Heartbeat
Break Of Dawn Sweet Surrender
Claire De Lune De Zelkova
Crazy About You Brdske Zlato
Funny Face Host Of Angels
Giddygold Angel Rose
La Vie en Rose de Zelkova
Nenuoramos Always Be Happy
Nenuoramos Always Be Beloved
Nenuoramos Always Be Charming
Paisley Moon Of the Morning Valley
Pebbles Of the Morning Valley
Pretty In Pink Of the Morning Valley
Royal Diamond Of the Morning Valley
Thevenet Ringmaster's Mystical Dream
Ulrika iz Sokolinogo Gnezda
Utrennyaya Zvezda izSokolinogo

And, in one instance, a New Hampshire bitch "vacationed" in France with "Elliot" and returned with a litter by him which included these three males among others:
   Southerncross Thistledown Ami Bentley, Southerncross Monsieur Magnifique and Southerncross Tout a Vous.
   So, thank you, Angel Heart for your efforts to enhance our breeding programs here in America.