Post by: weathergirl on January 10, 2016, 06:53:50 PM
I know this has been discussed in the past, but I'm always surprised that more people don't consider a golden retriever from hunting lines. Our Amber is the sweetest in the house, and seriously driven in the field. She is smart and, well, pretty much perfect.
I can't help but think that few really understand the difference between the large, white, "showdog" type of golden and the smaller, sleeker, darker, and very athletic hunting lines. I've seen the difference at hunt retriever competitions and it is like night and day. Amber is a joy to watch work, and everything you could want as a family dog.
Anyway, check out our website. I've added more photos. Breeding to take place in early June for puppies a couple months later, going to homes in the fall.
www.islandgoldretrievers.com
Post by: Big6bull on January 12, 2016, 01:28:38 PM
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Post by: blackveltbowhunter on January 12, 2016, 04:16:48 PM
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Post by: bobcat on January 12, 2016, 04:38:01 PM
The shedding is no different than a lab, the hair is just longer. It's not any more difficult to clean up. If you have a hunting dog in your house, you're gonna have hair on your floor. (and probably your couch) :chuckle:
I would take electric clippers and trim the hair short right before hunting season. She wouldn't pick up as many burrs that way and if she did they were easier to brush out.
Great dogs. Nothing better for a family dog. Labs are good too but not as good.
Post by: Timberstalker on January 12, 2016, 04:52:16 PM
The website development looks good. Best of luck with your sale on the new pups.
Post by: weathergirl on January 12, 2016, 05:19:34 PM
To answer some questions, Amber actually doesn't shed much, and if you look at the photos you can see her hair is shortish, as the hunting lines of golden retrievers tend to be. Honestly I don't do anything for her fur besides wash her when she gets into something stinky. I don't even brush her.
Her desire to please is off the charts which makes her great in so many ways. I know Ed is often impressed by how steady she is to the shot. She trembles with excitement to go hunting, and shoots off like an arrow to retrieve, but will obediently wait until she gets the command.
Most likely I will keep one from this litter (someone tell lokidog for me, OK? Thanks. :chuckle:). I know this is my dog and of course I love her and thinks she's the best, but seriously...she's amazing. We were so impressed with the previous stud, Mulligan, that most likely we are doing a repeat breeding. If you look at the website, you can see what the pups are looking like now that they are over 9 months old (I'm still doing some updating). Talk about happy families...they all are thrilled with the puppies.
I know there are lots of other breeds out there that are great, but these golden retriever lines are something special. I'll post a few photos in case you don't want to go look at the website.
Post by: ArtistNhunter2 on January 12, 2016, 05:21:06 PM
I miss him dearly.
Post by: weathergirl on January 12, 2016, 05:31:27 PM
Post by: weathergirl on January 12, 2016, 05:33:36 PM
(Ok, I'll stop posting photos now.)
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Post by: lokidog on January 12, 2016, 08:00:05 PM
I wish they had short haired golden's. all the burrs and such would be terrible for the long hair where I go
As Bobcat mentioned above, an option for the upland hunter would be to trim the feathering on the legs and tail for hunting season.
As far as shedding, honestly, I notice lab hair a lot more. However, the back sea of the truck would probably disagree. :chuckle: But, I don't think they shed any more than other dogs and it would probably be less if we brushed her regularly.
If I took more time, or was better at it, I'm sure her training would advance even better than it is. She is so excited for the hunt but is able to turn it down and just hang in the house as well. You can also tell how ferocious she is from the pics above. ;)
Wait, what, did I see something about keeping one...?
Post by: bobcat on January 12, 2016, 08:13:48 PM
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Post by: konadht on February 27, 2016, 09:01:10 AM
I would absolutely recommend a golden as a hunting dog! They make a great hunting partner and friend. I lost my last one after thirteen years of great times. They are amazing dogs in the field or at home. I noticed a lot of people talking about their shedding. From my experience it's not bad. It seems to clean up better than our old brittany or my wife's old lab because it is not as wiry or coarse. We have a had a few great hunters over the past 20 years and am currently working with my new buddy, Copper. He is one and a half.
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Post by: lokidog on February 27, 2016, 07:34:49 PM
Post by: konadht on February 27, 2016, 08:47:46 PM
Post by: lokidog on February 28, 2016, 11:27:02 AM
It wasn't my intention to throw out names of other breeders on weathergirls post. I just agree with with her wholeheartedly, that people should "consider a golden retriever." They are amazing dogs in and out of the blind! They work hard, have good instincts, and love to please their owners.
I think she would be fine with it... I'm her hubby. ;) She was actually curious on the pedigree. If you would ccare to share in a PM, that would be great. Thx
Post by: konadht on February 28, 2016, 01:47:45 PM
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Post by: Ridgerunner on February 29, 2016, 12:43:04 PM
Post by: lokidog on February 29, 2016, 06:50:10 PM
My wife thinks our dog needs a playmate, our dog was from the same stud as you use, I'm not sure I'm ready for two dogs though, lol.
Right? Having two dogs is not 2X the work, more like 4x. :chuckle: But also at least twice the fun.
Post by: Curly on February 29, 2016, 07:00:38 PM
My wife talked me in to getting out first golden last year after 25 years of labs. Nothing but great things to say about her. Glad to see more folks promoting the field lines.
Your lab looks almost identical to my old lab. Good looking dogs.
Post by: Wenatcheejay on April 03, 2016, 02:20:14 PM
I love Hunting with Goldens.
Post by: tlbradford on April 03, 2016, 04:52:28 PM
They don't cover near the amount t of ground as a pointer. I would say about 2/3 less. Mine could hunt all day in any weather and terrain.
I would take a golden over a lab any day of the week due to better behavior and disease issues cropping up in labs. If you have the time, patience, and energy to deal with a pointer, they are the far superior breed for upland bird.
Post by: weathergirl on May 29, 2016, 12:43:56 PM
Post by: Wenatcheejay on May 30, 2016, 08:42:21 PM
Just cause, Goldens are cute!
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Post by: Duckslayer89 on May 30, 2016, 09:13:30 PM
Post by: Wenatcheejay on May 30, 2016, 09:14:56 PM
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Post by: syoungs on May 30, 2016, 09:50:44 PM
Post by: lokidog on May 30, 2016, 10:55:53 PM
That's cool Duckslayer!
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Also, thanks Mr Youngs.