Van Donkelaar's Boxers and Bulldogs

08/29/2024

7 new golden retriever puppies born to Braelyn today. She is such a good momma. 💙🩷💙🩷💙🩷💙

08/26/2024

2 of these cuties found their new forever homes this past weekend. We still have 3 of our older welshies NEEDING good homes. We met 1 new dog dad in Missouri Valley, and another we met in Wayne, Neb. Our adventure with the flat tire happened on the interstate just after we left Missouri Valley. 🤦‍♀️ I'm so proud of 2 of our girls for getting the tire changed to the spare so we could make the 2 hour drive back home. Always something! 🤣

08/16/2024

Energetic welshies still need🏡

08/16/2024

Me and this sweet girl had a date at the vet today. Freida, you are such a sweetheart(especially when she is on the leash!).

07/24/2024

Christmas in July special. These welshie babies are still looking for their new families. We have 1 boy and 4 girls looking for homes.

06/30/2024

New puppies were born on Wednesday. Proud mom CeeCee is doing an amazing job loving up on her sweet babes.

06/30/2024

More Welsh babies! We have 5 girls and 1 boy that will be ready to go to new homes after their vet check this week. Tails docked, and dew claws removed. Up to date on vaccines and dewormer. APRI registered. Let us know if you want one of these sweet, fun loving kids in your family.

05/23/2024

05/03/2024

Our standard sheepadoodles are looking for their new families. 2 boys and 1 girl. We think these sweet babies will be big lovebugs when they are grown. Not a small breed. 😆

04/27/2024

Another busy week in the books. We started our week with a realization of a big "oops" on our part. Our 6 week old sheltie litter still had back dew claws. These are typically removed around 3 days old. They went to the vet to get them surgically removed. Then on Thursday our 3 Sheepadoodles went to the vet for their vet checks. They all look great! They are now ready for new homes. Friday was a huge day for our oldest puppies. We took 11 of them to the Dordt ag day. It was exhausting. 😆 We did find homes for 2 of our Dakota boys.

04/27/2024

We have 2 boys still looking for homes. Dakota Sport Retriever is 13 weeks old. He is a sweet(slightly mischievous) little guy. The only way I can tell him from the golden retriever is his ears are longer like a cocker spaniel.
Our Golden retriever boy is 12 weeks old. He was supposed to go to his new home today but his perspective new dad changed his mind. 😢 He has the sweetest personality, he needs a kid or 2 or more to love on him, I think. 😉 Both of these boys would be great farm dogs or couch buddy's. Let us know if you want more information.

04/15/2024

It was a busy weekend here. 4 of our babies went to their new homes. That brings us to the last magnificent 7. 3 Dakota Sport (golden/cocker) boys, 3 golden retriever boys and our last golden retriever girl. She got stood up twice this weekend. 😢

04/04/2024

AHHHHH!!! The CUTENESS!!!These sweet babies are still looking for new 🏡.

03/29/2024

Our Golden boys. Looking for homes. Let us know if we can help the Easter bunny deliver a big surprise!

03/29/2024

Took some quick pics of the girls we have looking for homes. The first 3 are our Golden Retriever girls(the #'s are the last 2 digits of their microchip). The last 2 are our Dakota Sport Retriever girls. Such pretty babies. 😍

03/15/2024

Thank you all for helping share the post on this sweet boy. He has found his new home!!! Dave is struggling a little with letting him go but we know he will be so incredibly loved. 💙

Our Moose is still looking for his new address. He is such a sweet chunk. VERY good pet🏷 to see him in a loving home. Help us share the word to get him a 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦.

03/15/2024

These 4 boys and 2 girls are looking for a 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 as soon as they get their vet checks next week. They are so stinking cute and playful at this stage.

Boys have the bandana, girls have the green collar. 💚 ☘️💚

03/12/2024

These sweet Dakota Sport Retriever babies are 7 weeks old. They will be needing new homes next week. They have had their first vaccinations and deworming. I will be scheduling their vet check tomorrow. If you would love a golden retriever but don't want the size or they shed too much, these sweet nuggets might be perfect for you!

03/06/2024

Moose is a fun little stinker.

03/06/2024

Last boy still needs a 🏡 13 weeks old.

03/02/2024

2 boys still looking for their furever

02/21/2024

This little sweetheart made a break for the outside today. ☀️ Thankful for the spring like weather. 🌷 She is one of our 2 girl Dakota Sport Retrievers. Such a cute little hunny. I couldn't resist taking a couple of quick pictures.

02/16/2024

We took these 2 boys back in for a recheck at the vet. They did great and are all clear!!! They just needed a couple of extra weeks to mature. I have a few individuals that we will be reaching out to first, but these boys need homes. 🥰 10 weeks old.

02/11/2024

Dakota sport retrievers are getting very active. Such sweet little faces.

02/11/2024

Last little welsh terrier girl is looking for her special someone. Will you be her Valentine? ❤️

02/11/2024

Golden retriever puppy pictures. Their eyes are starting to open! 😍

01/31/2024

We also welcomed another litter of golden retrievers this week. Brooklyn is such a proud momma of her 11 beautiful babies. ❤️

01/31/2024

Our other new puppies are also a not very common mixed breed. These sweet little peanuts are about 9 days old and growing like weeds. They are a mix of a golden retriever mom(Braelyn) and a 20 pound red cocker spaniel (Carmel). They have been named the Dakota Sport retriever. They will have similar characteristics of a golden but are smaller and do not shed as much.

Dakota Sport Retriever Breed Information and Facts
The Dakota Sport Retriever is a crossbreed that is 50% Golden Retriever with a mix of the Spanish and English Cocker Spaniel making up the rest. It usually looks like a mini Golden Retriever. Sweet, playful and fun-sized, the crossbreed is great with children and makes an excellent family pet!

Origin

The crossbreed was named the Dakota Sport Retriever because “Dakota” means friend. As with many crossbreeds, the Dakota is healthier than its purebred ancestors. The Spanish Cocker Spaniel, for example, is more prone to early blindness and other eye problems, while the Golden Retriever often has hip dysplasia. Both these breeds were commonly used as hunting dogs, so the Dakota very likely possesses some hunting-dog personality traits.

Size

The Dakota Sport Retriever is a lot smaller than the Golden Retriever. The crossbreed usually weighs 35 to 50 pounds, and stands about 15 to 17 inches tall.

Grooming Needs

The long-haired crossbreed does shed, but not as much as the Golden Retriever. Grooming should be done regularly, preferably using a slicker brush so that the undercoat is also healthy. The Dakota Sport Retriever may inherit a proneness to ear infection from the Cocker Spaniel. To prevent this, clean and dry the ears thoroughly and gently after every bath. Though completely optional, some people like to trim the Dakota Sport Retriever every year.

Character

Friendly and affectionate, the Dakota Sport Retriever is always people-oriented and is very outgoing. The crossbreed loves spending time and playing with its family. It is active, playful and very energetic, never boring. The Dakota Sport Retriever is charming and affectionate, making it a good companion for young children and other dogs. Some Dakotas are more energetic than others - keep in mind that extremely high-energy dogs may not get along well with cats, who like more quiet time. The crossbreed is obedient, though, and is able to behave and to stay calm in the house.

Temperament

The Dakota Sport Retriever is gentle and patient. Always sweet-natured, it is friendly towards anyone. It is charming and likes to make friends, so it may approach strangers. The crossbreed is great with children and is easy to bond with. It enjoys being the center of attention, so be affectionate and spend enough time with your dog. The Dakota may be a bit nervous or simply lonely when left alone for a long time. Let your Dakota know that it is an important part of the family and truly loved.

Training Needs

Moderately intelligent and always eager to please, the Dakota Sport Retriever is easy to train and capable of working. Dog door train your Dakota Sport Retriever while he is still a puppy. After the dog gets comfortable with the dog door, he is ready for housetraining. The Dakota Sport Retriever learns basic commands fast and adjusts to new situations easily, especially when still young. Teach your dog tricks so it can entertain you. A true people-pleaser, the Dakota would really enjoy making its family happy. Because the Dakota is extremely people-oriented and soft-tempered, do not be harsh in training. Kind words and rewards work much better than yelling or physical punishments.

Activity Level

The Dakota Sport Retriever is active and energetic, and can even be trained to hunt! The breed likes to play in water, play fetch, and running outside. However, especially if trained well and given enough daily exercises, the crossbreed is calm and well-behaved when indoors. The Dakota can be an apartment pet, but with its love for the outdoor and hunting background, it would be a very happy country dog. Make sure there is a toy in the house to play with, though, or your Dakota Sport Retriever can get bored and start playing with items that are not safe as toys.
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01/31/2024

We have some very unique puppies that are 6 weeks old. These sweet little peanuts are Welsh terrier puppies. There are 2 boys and 2 girls. Welshies are a small version of an Airedale terrier. Around 20 pounds full grown. If you want a dog no one else has, these guys are perfect for you.