The Truth About English Cream Golden Retrievers
“English Cream” is a food, not a dog breed. All Golden Retrievers are special, regardless of the shade of gold.
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How To Recognize Ethical Breeders – Reputable Breeders, Part 1
“Are these ethical breeders?” In this post, I discuss different types of breeders and how to know if they are ethical… or not.
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Decoding OFA – How To Read OFA Health Test Results
In this post, I’ll show you what clearances are needed, where to search for them, and how to interpret the results, all on OFA.org.
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Road to the ‘Ship: Eevee’s Show Dog Journey, Part 3
Continuing from Part Two of Eevee’s Show Dog Journey, here’s Part Three: Journey through “Mirkwood”. These were the dark times. I’m realizing as I’m writing this that these stories are more about me than Eevee. She was a very good girl throughout this journey. I love Eevee very much and I am SO proud of
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Dog Training – It’s Actually Science!
Training puppies with purpose, good communication, and love lets you mold them into wonderful adults. Nothing builds relationships with dogs like training.
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Welcome to The Canine Chasm – A Dog Blog
There is a giant gap between the Pet World and the Dog World. Each thinks they love dogs more than the other.
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Unrealistic Expectations About Breeders and Puppies
I volunteer as the lead moderator on a Golden Retriever forum and I see post after post after post that boil down to just one thing: unrealistic expectations. Puppy buyers often have preconceived notions about… well, everything. Most of those preconceived notions are incorrect.
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Road to the Ship: Eevee’s Show Dog Journey, Part 2
After that Reserve at Eevee’s first big girl show, I started believing in myself a little. Eevee, it turns out, is a pretty good show dog.
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Road to the ‘Ship: Eevee’s Show Dog Journey, Part 1
After months in the making and many false starts, the story of how Eevee became a Champion show dog is here. Part One of Eevee’s Story: Learning the Ropes
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How To Make The Wait Easier – Reputable Breeders, Part 5
You made the cut! Now, you wait. In this post, you’ll find tips on making the wait easier. This is the final post in the Reputable Breeders series… For now.
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How To Get On “The List” – Reputable Breeders, Part 4
You’ve made a short list of reputable breeders, now it’s time to contact them. Here are tips for getting on “The List” and getting the puppy of your dreams.
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Understanding the Wonderful World of Dog Shows
In this post, you’ll learn what dog shows are, how they work, how the dogs are judged, the championship points system, and probably more than you were really hoping for.
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