Windmill Farms Golden Retrievers

Windmill Farms Golden Retrievers Puppies, Stud services and started golden retrievers. See our website for full details. Carol Beuchat PhD

You can dislike (and choose to not understand) laws that restrict breeding in particular ways, but it's science that will provide us with the understanding necessary to make the best possible decisions when we contemplate our next litter.

Cora x Eph Litter UpdateCora is coming into estrus. She earned her JH this spring. Eph is our go to October partner. Th...
09/18/2025

Cora x Eph Litter Update

Cora is coming into estrus. She earned her JH this spring. Eph is our go to October partner. This litter is pre-sold out. Thank you for your patience. Estimated pick up time is late January. Depositors will be notified as soon as we have pregnancy confirmation.

This is one of the few litters that we have both Embark and VGL genetic data for. UK working (IGL) x US field x US gun dog lines.

Our first 3 way litter with genetic COIs well below breed average coupled with strong field trait retention. Eph has far greater genetic diversity than shown via his calculated diversity. A negative IR and below average genetic COI. We know haplotypes at DLA I & II In addition, I mapped out the 33 published alleles from the VGL to estimate litter heterozygosity. In the very near future I will have tools that generate entire genomic sections with this information.

I'm very excited to genetically test pups from this litter. Phase 2 is here!

https://retriever.pedigreedatabaseonline.com/en/trialmating/father=54653/mother=60057

Several have inquired about the two male Scottish imports I brought over with Ailsa, Tay and Eden. They were sold to two...
09/17/2025

Several have inquired about the two male Scottish imports I brought over with Ailsa, Tay and Eden. They were sold to two active families living in Colorado. They are a year apart in age.

We are waiting to see the final hip and elbow results on Buzz. Ailsa's brother. If he passes, I will arrange with the owner to collect frozen only. He may be flown to Logan. They want no part of live breeding and the work associated with that. Probably around 10 to 15 breeding units only. Availability preference will be given to those who are engaged in genetic diversity plans or took the breed preservation webinar.

The genetic COIs we are getting from Embark crossed into our lines from Athollridge Gael are meeting our field and genetic goals.

This is the line that I hope to use with

Fern Hill Sunrise at the Ryman MH WCX OS

on a pairing next year.

One of the advantages we have of working, training and hunting in the river bottoms is that its comprised mostly of sand...
09/17/2025

One of the advantages we have of working, training and hunting in the river bottoms is that its comprised mostly of sand. The sand is of such high quality that I take buckets to my daughter's sand pile for the grandkids to play in.

The banks are so sandy that the river changes its course a little every year.

We are blessed to have a location that gives the dogs a ideal place to work and play.

Clancy's litter mate. They are 10.5 months old. Out for their first dove hunt. Thank you for sharing. This is a strong f...
09/17/2025

Clancy's litter mate. They are 10.5 months old. Out for their first dove hunt. Thank you for sharing.

This is a strong field cross between these pedigrees. Nothing's ever perfect. But this has proven to be pretty good.

We will plan to replicate this using Ryman instead of Oakley.

I've been working on the website the last couple of days. The remainder of 2025 plans along with the early 2026 plans h...
09/16/2025

I've been working on the website the last couple of days.

The remainder of 2025 plans along with the early 2026 plans have been updated. At the bottom of the litter page, I've listed and will continue to list "Proposed litters" subject to final health certs and availability. They are subject to change.

https://windmillfarmsgoldens.com/litter-information-1

One that I'm carefully considering is. Bridge x Tay

VCCH OTCH6 MACH POC The Rosehill Connection VCD4 TKA UDX9 OGM MH TDX MXB MJB WCX VCX CCA OBHF
x
Athollridge Aurora

https://retriever.pedigreedatabaseonline.com/en/trialmating/father=71408/mother=71406

Tay was born in Scotland and comes from sound working stock. Primarily "picking up" goldens many generations back. From the field interest, drive and temperament to the breeds genetic origins, this potential litter has my full attention. It's rare that WM Farms or the breed get these kind of combinations. Talent and genetic wise. I'm grateful to be working with Lorie again and thank her for the opportunity. The calculated genetic predictors are some of our best.

Bridge qualified for Westminster's Masters Obedience 2016 - 2019. He finished 5th in 2016; 7th in 2018, 4th in 2018, and 3rd in 2019.

He earned 4th place for the 2nd time In the Master's Class at the Obedience Classic in Orlando 2017.

Three time invitee to the National Obedience Championship 2016, 2017 and 2019 having taken a year out of obedience to do agility work. He has his tracker title and master hunter title to boot.

Bridge earned his Master Agility Championship in 2017.

Videos here: https://www.rosehillretrievers.com/bridge/bridge.html

Beauty x Talent x Genetic diversity all in a golden bundle.

To those WM Farms clients that are looking for #2 or #3. I have you on the WM Farms Owner litter list and hope to get ...
09/16/2025

To those WM Farms clients that are looking for #2 or #3. I have you on the WM Farms Owner litter list and hope to get your next WM Farms golden in 2026.

2025 has been a year of bringing along the imports and young ones. We've only had 1 litter. With more plans in 2026, I hope to get you another golden soon. Thank you for your patience and thank you for coming back!

As 2025 winds down, I've decided to celebrate the last 20 years highlighting WM Farms Golden Retrievers and their owners...
09/16/2025

As 2025 winds down, I've decided to celebrate the last 20 years highlighting WM Farms Golden Retrievers and their owners. Thank you for being amazing golden owners!

If you'd like your WF golden highlighted, please send me updated picture(s) and updates of your golden. I will post through the end of the year or until I run out of bios.

The pictures could be used in our 2026 calendar and of course our photo contest.

Findley and James compete in HT and hunt. Findley, pictured here hunting doves, or at least waiting for James to give him something to pick up has been a great working golden. Another wonderful owner and golden enjoying the active life.

Owner: James
Golden: Findlay
Litter: 2019 Griz x Tala 8 Below Litter

As 2025 winds down, I've decided to celebrate the last 20 years highlighting WM Farms Golden Retrievers and their owners...
09/16/2025

As 2025 winds down, I've decided to celebrate the last 20 years highlighting WM Farms Golden Retrievers and their owners. Thank you for being amazing golden owners!

If you'd like your WF golden highlighted, please send me updated picture(s) and updates of your golden. I will post through the end of the year or until I run out of bios.

The pictures could be used in our 2026 calendar and of course our photo contest.

Bio
Owner: Shelby
Golden: Duke

Duke is now 9 years old. He and Shelby have many hunting memories over the years. They have an amazing partnership. Duke is the consummate hunter. Shelby would like to get started on another one!

09/15/2025

WM Farms 2026 breeding plans...........Cont.

Several questions have come in about the WM Farms US females. With health certs completed, Ruby, Wacipi and Neesa will be taken to either Ailsa's Scottish born imported brother or

Athollridge Gael
Joyful Hugo Of Philchris
Townyhill Iwan

One other I will not mention at this time.

The process of combining US x UK pedigrees have produced lower genomic COIs from the breed average of ~ 22 to averages around 15.

Field trait retention has been better than expected especially from Pepper and Cora who not only retained what we have but increased the prey drive intensity dramatically through Pepper. An outcome I was not expecting.

IN summary, our pairings (US x UK) have produced more genetic heterozygosity and the introduction of less common haplotypes in our outcomes while retaining the preservation and diversity goals set forth.

My goal is to hand our clients a field bred pup with less inbreeding, mitigation of common GR health maladies, complications related to inbreeding depression and much higher heterozygosity reducing the chance of combining deleterious recessive outcomes that are plaguing the breed.

I have a couple of breeding changes or intentions for 2026. With the talent we are seeing out of Clancy, we would very...
09/15/2025

I have a couple of breeding changes or intentions for 2026.

With the talent we are seeing out of Clancy, we would very much like to replicate his genetic diversity and field talent.

We are looking to pair Ryman and Ailsa late 2026.

https://retriever.pedigreedatabaseonline.com/en/trialmating/father=59500/mother=60642

COI and AVK 10 generations:
Coefficient Of Inbreeding (COI): 1%
Ancestor Loss Coefficient (AVK): 32.96%
(10 generations: 99.51% complete)

Shurmark's Split Decision shows up 3 times between the 4-6 generation on the maternal side only. This is not exact as Clancy has Sheila, our foundation upland hunting female/popular sire-less pedigree. Which produced a high level of diversity in his pedigree. This is close, and provides ample field trait retention.

This pairing is contingent on the success of her first pairing with AGCH MACH6 Northern Star Holy Mackeral JH MXG2 MJG2 PAD PJD MFG T2B5 TQX ADHF scheduled for this November.

Second, I've been working with Jamie to use Turbo. (Thank you!) This breeding with either Cora or Pepper provides us with the high levels of diversity we are seeking along with field trait retention.

https://retriever.pedigreedatabaseonline.com/en/trialmating/father=63512/mother=60057

COI and AVK 10 generations:
Coefficient Of Inbreeding (COI): 1.73%
Ancestor Loss Coefficient (AVK): 44.42%
(10 generations: 99.46% complete)

The Embark COIs we are getting from our US x UK crosses are well below the breed average of ~ 22%. We are averaging 15% genetic COI's with future combinations targeted @ ~ 10-13%.

I will continue to bred and use these crosses that are demonstrating high retrieving drive, prey drive, biddable temperaments, field conformation that meet our genetic diversity goals for breed preservation. As we continue to learn, adjust and grow during our breed preservation goals, our every intention is to hand each client a puppy that has been genetically constructed and field tested to increase longevity, reduce/mitigate common golden health maladies like cancer including the negative effects of inbreeding depression.

Third, Thanks to Colleen, we are planning to use Heads Up Just Do It MH QA2 *** OS with one of our 3 Taldenian/Athollridge Scottish born imports. Tay, Eden & Ailsa. I have my eye mostly on Tay at this point as I plan to use Eden with AFC AFTCH Rosehill's Mr Speaker MH OS CCA FDHF in the future. Our only AFC x Scotland litter planned.

Forth, thanks to Rita, we are planning on using Pepper with Four Lakes Lil Somethin' Special CD MH20 NA NAJ WCX *** DDHF VCX CCA, our first DDHF. The first and only DDHF combination planned.

COI and AVK 10 generations:
Coefficient Of Inbreeding (COI): 0.75%
Ancestor Loss Coefficient (AVK): 37.91%
(10 generations: 95.41% complete)

https://retriever.pedigreedatabaseonline.com/en/trialmating/father=76271/mother=60055

If successful, puppies will be kept from each litter. I have obligations from every one of these litters to the stud owners. Available puppies will be limited with high preference to experienced breed preservationist minded individuals. The timing of these goals would represent the 1/2 way point in our 15 year breed preservation initiative. A point at which I feel really good about and thank those who have been so instrumental in helping us get to this point.

With these and other plans not listed today, by the end of 2026 to mid 2027 WM Farms Golden Retrievers should have the most comprehensive genetically diverse based set of field goldens to date. They include mixed contributions of field, working, hunting pedigrees, and field bench goldens.

This is how Windmill Farms socializes their puppies. It's very scientific. 😜Kids + Puppies = Happy
09/15/2025

This is how Windmill Farms socializes their puppies. It's very scientific. 😜

Kids + Puppies = Happy

09/15/2025

My grandson's over playing with the puppies. I guess we have retrievers lol!

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15 Years of selective field golden breeding.

Golden retrievers, bred to retrieve, bred with a purpose.

Breeding for the breed.

We are passionate about keeping the retrieve in golden retrievers. Multi-usages with health, drive, awesome temperaments and bred to retrieve. If you are looking for the best in working class goldens please review our website and philosophy.

Why Windmill Farms - 700 acres of field, 4 season training, water,wild birds, real hunted scenarios, heated indoor training to develop the optimal working class goldens.