Post by: fisheral87 on March 14, 2013, 03:02:10 PM
Thanks,
Al
Post by: chevysquid on March 14, 2013, 03:09:03 PM
Breeder near Arlington and has dogs bred for hunting and showing. Top notch reputation in the Golden community.
Post by: Happy Gilmore on March 14, 2013, 03:23:35 PM
http://rushhill.com/ (http://rushhill.com/)
Breeder near Arlington and has dogs bred for hunting and showing. Top notch reputation in the Golden community.
She's worked on trying to do more in the field in the last year or two. Not saying anything wrong with it but, her focus is show dogs and showing dogs. Hunting and hunting capabilities are not a focus in Tonya's breeding program. Lots of hair, big dogs don't usually equal real good hunting prospects. The golden breed is strongly divided between show and field just like the labs. "Most" show labs or Goldens don't have the aptitude to be field dogs. (there is one in every crowd but, few and far between)
Field Goldens and smaller, shorter hair and usually a handful. Same is true of labs. You've got to be energetic and alert to be a good hunting dog. It all comes down to the style of dog which suits you best. If you shoot ducks two or three times a year in milder conditions, any dog will do just fine and be an amazing companion and pet. If you duck hunt a couple weekends, phesant and quail hunt, get back to ducks later season and hit the goose blind all in one year....You probably best to get a dog who can stand up to the rigors of how you hunt. Being realistic about your own habits is probably the most important factor.
Post by: Ridgerunner on March 14, 2013, 03:49:52 PM
Post by: fisheral87 on March 14, 2013, 07:53:00 PM
The one breeder I did find was charging 1k per dog which was more than I expected but may be the going rate. Trying to figure out where my expectations are in relation to reality.
Post by: Ridgerunner on March 14, 2013, 08:02:08 PM
Post by: Grand Slam on March 14, 2013, 09:12:34 PM
Post by: Happy Gilmore on March 14, 2013, 09:13:37 PM
Post by: Happy Gilmore on March 14, 2013, 09:17:02 PM
http://www.conwaykennels.com/ck/default.asp (http://www.conwaykennels.com/ck/default.asp)
or
John and Janice Gunn at TNT
http://tntkennels.com/ (http://tntkennels.com/)
Post by: wildweeds on March 14, 2013, 10:11:39 PM
Post by: ChesapeakeMan on March 15, 2013, 09:21:41 AM
Call Conway Kennels for Chris Braswell @ Brassfire's contact info..
http://www.conwaykennels.com/ck/default.asp (http://www.conwaykennels.com/ck/default.asp)
or
John and Janice Gunn at TNT
http://tntkennels.com/ (http://tntkennels.com/)
Chris is my next door neighbor and I would go to her to get a Golden. One of my buddies is a Golden guy. He searched the whole country for his latest pup and ended up with one of her pups. You should atleast talk to her and see her dogs since you are so close.
That being said I am a Chesapeake guy. Always have been, always will be.
I have her number if you would like it. PM me
Post by: Happy Gilmore on March 15, 2013, 11:14:47 AM
I have Chessie pups due in a few days-
Post by: fisheral87 on March 15, 2013, 02:04:54 PM
Thanks for all the posts I have started contacting many of the suggested kennels.
Al
Post by: Happy Gilmore on March 15, 2013, 08:12:12 PM
TNT Kennels- John Gunn got Stanley Steamer from Chris and he became one of the highest pointed Goldens of all time. I've watched him run in field trials and he's an amazing dog.
Post by: fisheral87 on March 16, 2013, 10:18:27 PM
Post by: Happy Gilmore on March 16, 2013, 11:18:18 PM
Post by: Happy Gilmore on March 21, 2013, 11:04:40 AM
call them asap if you are serious. There is a possibility she may have one pup available. I've seen Trek work. Great field dog with excellent looks-