Rimfire Retrievers

11/22/2024

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11/19/2024

We are excited to be welcoming our winter litter in the next couple of days!
All chocolate nuggets!

10/26/2024

a Mojo baby getting to do a very important job!

The Northborough Police Department is proud to introduce our comfort dog, Marshall! Marshall is a male English chocolate Labrador from Boonefield Labradors in Rindge, NH! Boonefield Labradors has a unique breeding program where a majority of their dogs go to “work” in therapeutic settings, and many work as Comfort Dogs alongside First Responders. We would like to thank Boonefield Labradors owners, Peggi and Dave, for providing their expertise and kindness in assisting us with the start of our Comfort Dog Program. Marshall will be arriving in early November and will start his training to become a Certified Comfort Dog.

We would like to thank the third graders of the Northborough public elementary schools for participating in the voting for Marshall’s name that took place at the beginning of this week!

Marshall will be at the Northborough Turkey Trot Thanksgiving Day 5K to cheer everyone on! He can’t wait to meet you!

The function of the Comfort Dog is to provide interaction during investigations involving children or adults to reduce anxiety and increase communication between the adult or child victim/witness and investigators, to provide comfort for people during times of crisis, and to provide aid and comfort to individuals, groups and communities impacted by violence, tragedy, or traumatic events. The Comfort Dog is also a valuable tool in fostering dialog and communications between the police department and the community we serve. Marshall can effectively be used in the Department’s Community Policing Efforts with our Comfort Dog Program.

10/22/2024

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•Pet your dog, all the time
•Talk to your dog, all the time
•Allow your dog to follow you, all the time
•Allow your dog to be on your lap or laying on your feet, all the time
•Pet, soothe, comfort your dog when it whines or barks for attention...or is simply anxious
•Allow your dog to demand affection/interactions
•Be emotionally dependent on your dog to the point that unhealthy dependency and interactions are no longer noticed
•Allow your dog to do whatever it wants, whenever it wants—aka, provide no structure, rules, or accountability
•Foster an environment of chaos, stress, and anxiety
•Refuse to train and pattern calmness
•Refuse to crate train your dog
•Refuse to correct your dog when inappropriate behavior occurs
•Refuse to train your dog how to be independent/alone by using a “Place” command, “Downstay, and/or “away” time in the crate
•Let your dog out of the crate when it whines or barks
•Avoid training or anything that makes your dog temporarily uncomfortable or unhappy—in other words, cater to your dog’s every desire/need, designing your life around your dog, rather than having your dog fit into yours
•And many, many more...

Basically, baby, soothe, allow, enable, disable, lean on, omit teaching necessary life skills, prioritize what feels good for you rather than what does good for your dog, and through this master plan of leadership-free chaos, and systematic cultivation of creating a toxic dependency between dog and human...you’ll ensure that when you leave, your dog will be a true emotional mess, because you haven’t prepared them to be calm, obedient, strong, resilient, robust, independent, and alone.

09/19/2024

Why Choosing a Breeder Who Shows Their Dogs Matters, Even for Pet Owners

When selecting a breeder, you might wonder why it’s recommended to choose one who shows their dogs, even if you have no intention of participating in dog shows yourself. Does this focus on show standards seem excessive or elitist? It’s not, and here’s why.

Dog shows are more than just competitions; they serve as a rigorous evaluation process where dogs are assessed against the breed standard. This standard includes several critical elements:

• Soundness: This refers to a dog’s overall physical and mental health, ensuring all organs and faculties are functioning harmoniously.
• Type: Breed type encompasses not just appearance but also character, bone structure, temperament, and movement, reflecting the essence of the breed.
• Gait: The quality of a dog’s movement is assessed to ensure ease and freedom from structural issues.
• Temperament: This measures a dog’s general attitude towards people and other animals, an essential trait for a well-rounded companion.

So why does this matter to you as a prospective pet owner? If you chose a Labrador, you likely did so because of their renowned qualities: their gentle nature, compatibility with children and other animals, and their ability to make exceptional therapy dogs. Good breeders strive to uphold these positive characteristics through their commitment to breed standards.

While not every puppy from a show-quality litter will be destined for the show ring, all will benefit from the breeder’s dedication to preserving the breed’s positive traits. Puppies that are not suited for the show ring but are well-bred still embody the breed’s essential qualities, making them excellent family pets.

Choosing a breeder who shows their dogs is not about snobbery or elitism; it’s about ensuring that you get a puppy who will grow into a well-rounded, healthy companion that exemplifies the breed you fell in love with. It’s about the breeder’s commitment to preserving the breed’s best traits and ensuring every puppy, regardless of its future in the show ring, starts life with the best possible foundation.

In essence, selecting a breeder who shows their dogs is a way to ensure that your future puppy will be a healthy, well-adjusted member of your family. It’s a reflection of love and respect for the breed, ensuring that all puppies have the opportunity to thrive and bring joy into their new homes.
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09/15/2024

Mojo had a fantastic day in Canada 🇨🇦 yesterday at the EOBLA specialty going best of winners for a 5 point major at his first Canadian show. Big thanks to breeder judge Shari Kirschner.

09/12/2024

There are 3 BLACK FEMALE Mojo pups available in southern NY !
The litter is owned by a veterinarian, and of course parents are fully health tested.
Pm us for contact info, breeder does not have a fb page or website.

08/22/2024

We also took our newest member of the gang for some ring time this past weekend!
Eve has come to us from Indiana and hopefully will add some lovely things to our breeding program, including the potential for dark yellow puppies. She is a live wire and has a fantastic retrieval drive, loves to swim.
She is still coming back into condition but is looking great. We thank her breeder for trusting us with her.
Movement 📸 Fisher photography

08/21/2024

Gumbo showing one day at Whitney point Hickories circuit. Photo taken by Fisher photography