Johnny, our Stud, and the 'Dog Love' of my life!  Originally from the Estonian Kennel Union; great thanks to Kalvo Kriisk of Kennel Gypsy's Soul http://www.gypsyssoul.net/eindex.html, his lines come from England, Sweden and Ireland's renowned kennels.  The son of Dewmist Silk Spirit; an accomplished Multi International Champion.  While Johnny's looks would stop you in your tracks to ask me 'what kind of dog is that?', its his amazing sweetness and attitude that make everyone love him the best (don't tell the girls, they think they are the favorites!)  He would never dream of getting dirty. He runs through the yard like a thoroughbred racehorse; you have to stop what you are doing to watch.  http://www.offa.org/display.html?appnum=1281037#animal  RARE 'EXCELLENT' hip rating...less than 3% of Goldens tested get this top scoring!!  Normal Elbows,Passed eye (CERF) and heart (SAS)  Also as some are requesting..Johnny's DAD  Dewmist Silk Spirit - multi international Champion and the abosolute identical look of Johnny!  You'll see what I mean...  http://k9data.com/pedigree.asp?ID=174531
I will consider Johnny's use as a Stud Dog in a limited use via AI only.  I will need to approve the female's structure by photos, and review pedigree and health clearances.  Then we will discuss personality and breeding practices.  ONLY ENGLISH LASSES need apply - I will not consider an American at all.  I would also like to underscore that what Johnny passes to his progeny is amazing!  Even day old babies just have little blocky heads!  His sons are just gorgeous and tend to look quite a bit like him.  I consider him the perfecter of every pairing.  He takes the unique little beauties of all the ladies and just takes it to an art form.  That dog just enhances qualities.  It used to really surprise me when people came over to meet the dogs and they were always interested in the girls.  Most everyone leaves here loving the girls, but just falling madly in love with Johnny.  I am simply blessed to have him. I have breeders from all over the country contact me to remark on what a gorgeous creature he is - especially if they know anything about European pedigrees.  Though the English size tends to be a bit smaller - Johnny fits right in with the AKC size standards.  He is sooooo sweet that he wouldn't consider competing with the girls at all.  He won't even chase a tennis ball if they are nearby.........BUT; if you are giving out pats, he has figured out that his body size can be used to his advantage.  He slyly moves in under your arm when you are patting one of the girls and before you know it, you are patting him!!!  This is not recommended when you are kneeling down because he will take the smallest gap between you and whatever girl is getting her loving, and before you know it he is on your lap rubbing his whole body greedily on you!!  What a riot for a passive guy :)  Another thanks to RuthAnne for this great picture which captured Johnny AND what he gives to his progeny....need I say more? Photo date early 3/09  http://actionphotosplus.com

   
Snowflake, my little doll baby.  My first English dog.  Came in from Manchester right after that terrorist threat a while back.  Believe me there was some amount of prayer involved in getting her here safely!  She is from start to finish a lover.  Wants to plow her whole body into you, but don't let the cute smile fool you, there is a big clown in there!  Just imagine that picture with a big red nose and a polka dot hat and you will have gotten her personality.  I would have to say she is my fastest and most agile, athletic dog, and has no idea that she is a real looker.  She is mischief from start to finish (and I say mischief because it is all in a comical nature, there is not an obnoxious bone in her body).  She is very sensitive - as her sweet English nature- and can get her feelings hurt easily.  I have actually seen that dog pout for a full ten minutes before when she has gotten in trouble for something.  Her eyes are like looking into the soul of a human!  From a friend and lifetime of experience breeder who has chosen the best lines and dogs of England, Ireland and Scotland and carefully linebred and outcrossed her way into her own style of what is Golden perfection.  Kudos Maria, I can only hope one day to have my lines so perfectly sculpted. Passed eye (CERF) and heart (SAS)

 

Our most attentive and loving girl - Daphne.  From Denmark Kennel Spirit of Dreams' - sired by acclaimed Dane Champion Toto of Graceful Delight.  Her greatest desire is to be at your side and get a pat.  While usually this 'lay at your feet' mannerism is reserved for the boys, Daphne would truly be happiest if she was at your side always.  She has the softest, silkiest, fullest and most lustrous coat I have ever seen in an English.  She passes on a very gentle loving nature to her litters. http://k9data.com/pedigree.asp?ID=199943

Daphne is just such a loving soul!  Never harsh, just wants love. 

This is Tinkerbell's Pixie Dust.  Came to me as a shy little thing who was really being overrun by her siblings.  Hehe - I have to laugh about shy now, because she is a sweetie with an amazing presence!  She can barely contain herself when pats are going around.  She is rapidly developing the look of Snowflake, though their lines are not all that similar other than they conform to my idea of Standard perfection.  What a lover.  Lately she has come up with the notion that if she can stand over your body while you are laying down, that it means she out ranks you.   She will stand over Johnny (who she does actually outrank) and Chloe (who no one will ever outrank) and Snowy (who is just grateful for the temporary shade!)  http://k9data.com/pedigree.asp?ID=296908 

Tinkerbell is now all grown up and the forever puppy of my group.  She is enthusiastic for anything, from play to a cuddle to a serious lizard hunt (and I think perhaps chipmunks too as there is a new gaping hole in the very back yard?)  She is still a little magical Pixie and I think perhaps is the most excited at the addition of her new half sisters Ariel and Bella.

Tink's lovely form. Thanks Chanel for cleaning it up!

 

 .....  and her Grand Sire (take deep breath and look!) Royal Salute du Pays de Boheme. 
 Roi is Top Winning Golden in 2006!
And Top Winning Golden in 2008!
He has taken this year 9 x BOB, 1 x BOS, 3 x group 2, 1 x group 3 in Cacib shows!
BIS 1 in a group show for group 2 and group 8!

http://web.zone.ee/goldens/    credit to Kennel Majik for their efforts!

And.....Announcing Daisy - Spirit of Dreams' Imala I was truly asleep at the switch on this one.  I knew Daisy had a fabulous pedigree and was the daughter of World Renowned Int Ch and Trialer Gunmarsh Zachary,   but was elated to do the research and discover that my darling Daisy and (the Above gorgeous creature) Royal Salute du Pays de Boheme are actually siblings!! Wow, in my own home and I didn't even know it.  I just overlooked that Gunmarsh Zachary was Roi's Sire too!  Daisey's Sire is a Dual champion - both a Trialer and a Champion in the show ring.  It is not common to excel in both; usually dogs are show dogs or are field dogs.  And again with a smirk on the spin of American breeders who say that the English possess none of the original field skill the golden was developed for.  Really?  try telling that to the thousands of gundog enthusiasts who work their animals in Europe!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chloe; my friend, partner and confidante!  I swear that dog knows exactly what I am saying to her.  She is retired now, but will have a place in my heart forever.  My teenager thinks I am nuts for talking to the dogs and is embarrassed when I do it outside lest the whole neighborhood also think I'm crazy - but I'm am certain that Chloe gets my meaning.  She is a loving patient soul, kind of like the best friend you've known since kindergarten.  She sympathizes when you are stressed, is gleeful when you are happy.  She will patiently wait in the background while everyone is begging for attention (which they will do 24/7 if possible!), and casually walk towards you when the frenzy is over.  If she feels like she has been overly patient and the other guys are taking advantage of her kind nature, she will move closer and lift her paw up to pat you on the leg and remind you that she HAS been waiting patiently! 

Chloe update!!  Chloe has retired and is now serving her life's purpose - as an assistance dog to a very special little boy.  Anyone who has met Chloe as well as those who are lucky enough to have a Chloe puppy know what kind of intelligence and gentle intuition she has.  She is being carefully trained to assist and alert for the needs of Hudson, who is currently a 7 month old darling boy.  We will be making a page for Chloe and her progress as she moves along.  I will also provide information for anyone who would like to assist in the training expense for this fantastic pursuit.  As you can imagine, a lot of careful work goes in to training a dog for assistance needs.  Though we will miss her terribly, we are so excited that she can continue sharing her special kind of love to another family.