Iron Rose Retrievers

06/12/2024

Ok...maybe 1 more educational xray today.
Once again, not my pics and not my dog. This is a 5 month old Lab puppy. He has absolutely no hip sockets. This pup will need over $10,000 of surgery, not to mention the trauma he will need to go thru.
Please make sure you are getting pups from breeders who test the parents for Hip Dysplasia! There is no good reason for anyone to breed without checking! I hear of way too many people getting pups without any tested parents. Rant over!

06/12/2024

Not my pics or dog but I thought I would share.
This Belgian Malinois had a bad fracture repaired with a plate, screws and circlage wire.
After 7 weeks, it is not completely healed. It may not heal completely and then they would amputate. If it does heal, they will leave all of the hardware intact unless there is infection or some other reason to remove it.
Your education for the day!

25/11/2024

⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ In the last 48 hours, Facebook has taken down millions of posts and pages about dogs. Not just breeding dogs, but rescue groups, people asking questions, etc. I’d like everyone to follow me on Instagram (it’s safe for now, but I don’t know how long) if you’re not already following! Instagram is new for me, so more to learn! I have my website that is safe from social media.
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25/11/2024

We have had a lot of interest in our Spring Litters. Rayna and R***r will have a hot date in the spring. If you want a puppy from this tremendous pairing please fill out an application at [email protected]." rel="ugc" target="_blank">[email protected]. Feel free to reach out with any questions to 563-543-4296 or [email protected]. Skyler, Rayna's daughter, will also be bred. All three of these Goldens have amazing pedigree's, complete testing, great hip scores, and exceptional temperaments!

16/11/2024

I am very proud to say that one of our pups , Freedom " is in training with VIP Service Dogs!

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10/11/2024

When you get your 8 week old puppies, please keep these images in mind. (More X-rays are in the comments!) Their bones do not even touch yet. They plod around so cutely with big floppy paws and wobbly movement because their joints are entirely made up of muscle, tendons, ligaments with skin covering. Nothing is fitting tightly together or has a true socket yet.

When you run them excessively or don’t restrict their exercise to stop them from overdoing it during this period you don’t give them a chance to grow properly. Every big jump or excited bouncing run causes impacts between the bones. In reasonable amounts this is not problematic and is the normal wear and tear that every animal will engage in.

When you’re letting your puppy jump up and down off the lounge or bed, take them for long walks/hikes, you are damaging that forming joint. When you let the puppy scramble on tile with no traction you are damaging the joint.

You only get the chance to grow them once. A well built body is something that comes from excellent breeding and a great upbringing-BOTH, not just one.

Once grown you will have the rest of their life to spend playing and engaging in higher impact exercise. So keep it calm while they’re still little baby puppies and give the gift that can only be given once.

By Patricia Crespo
Photos Veteriankey.com @62 days

*Many Bones are not fully fused until 18+ months of age in a Golden

20/10/2024

Millie is enjoying the leaves! What fun!!

12/10/2024

Dug and his new Bestie Walter.
Halle x Magic litter
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12/10/2024

Look at this happy boy Stewart! He is getting spoiled with a Bark Box! I love how he always has a smile on his face! He is a Rayna x R***r boy! We will be repeating this breeding in the spring!
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11/10/2024

Cash is a very handsome boy from our 2022 litter. If you are looking for a boy like him, jump onto our spring reservation list!
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07/10/2024

06/10/2024

New homes, New friends, New families.
Poppie and Millie were adopted in homes in Minnesota and only live a few miles from each other. Today they had a play date and met each others families. Needless to say, they are all happy Happy happy! How sweet is that!
I am overjoyed for all!!

06/10/2024

The Grandsons came to play with Vienna today. She was very happy to see them!....and I think they were happy to see her!
Iron Rose Retrievers
Taking reservations for our sping-summer litters if anyone is interested

05/10/2024

Thought I would share a couple radiographs of dogs that were shot with a shotgun.
These are not my dogs, I got the pics from another site. The dogs are fine, but the pellets will remain in them. These were coincidental findings while checking for other things. Just sharing to be informative.

05/10/2024

Stewart graduated to a larger pool!
He is loving the Texas life!
Rayna-R***r pup

30/09/2024

Gable & Beau
Gable is a Halani / Traveler boy June 2021, and Beau is a Halani / R***r boy Feb. 2023.
Best buds! Handsome too!

30/09/2024

Sawyer is from Halani and R***r 2023. She is beautiful!

30/09/2024

Stewart loving the Texas life!