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Koloa Hunting Goldens

AKC Golden Retrievers since 1985. OFA & genetic clearances. Our dogs have field lines & are bred for traits that make good hunting & home companions.

We are a small family kennel that breeds AKC Golden Retrievers. Since we started Koloa Hunting Goldens in 1985, we've had a total of 11 Goldens in our own home. An additional 4 have been in the homes of our family. All of our dogs have been full members of the family; they are socialized with adults, kids, and grandkids. They make excellent, enthusiastic hunting and retrieving partners! We fell in

love with Goldens in 1975 and wanted to continue working with field lines for hunting. Our first breeding pair joined our pack in '85 and '88, respectively, welcoming their first litter in '90. Since then, we've had a total of five litters with four dams. We only breed when we, or a family member, are ready for a puppy, and we ensure good homes for the remainder of the litter every time. We don't breed often, but we always strive to do it as responsibly and proficiently as possible. We exceed the health standards set by the Golden Retriever Club of America (GRCA), as our primary goal is to produce the healthiest and happiest puppies possible that lead to the betterment of the breed. We always look for a low coefficient of inbreeding, good health, and traits that make good home and working companions. All of our puppies are family dogs, but they have also been used in therapy, search and rescue, wildlife conservation (i.e., nest searches/population studies), obedience, agility, field trials, and hunt tests! We also pursue continuing breeder education, taking courses from AKC Canine College, Good Dog Good Breeder Center, and Institute of Canine Biology. Additionally, we attend all Good Dog Annual Health Symposiums and have become certified in Pet First Aid through the American Red Cross. We also take in relevant books, journal articles, webinars, and podcasts with the intent of increasing our knowledge and skills to become better breeders and dog owners.

12/01/2025

When you're fighting the good fight on a lazy Sunday because you're supposed to be working, but the birds are quiet and the sun is warm... Brave effort, Dodger.

09/01/2025

We had a couple of nice hunt days at Koloa Club!

This morning, Dodger went out solo with David, as mama Ruby is in season and indisposed. We got a nice looking drake gadwall & a snow goose. In the first picture, there's a great look at the bright cinnamon color on the gadwall's wing. In the second picture, Dodger was distracted by watching the white fronts fly by overhead.

Yesterday, the dynamic duo (Dodger & Elektra) went out with David & Donnie and got one snow goose. Elektra was working slow, scenting for it, but the goose was crippled and moving fast. Dodger is a much better sight hunter, so he was sent out to secure the bird before it made it too far. The third & fourth pictures show the pair with the fruits of their labor.

Every dog has its strengths & weaknesses, you just make a point to train towards improving each dog's weak points. For example, we're focusing on directional commands with Elektra, and on getting Dodger to slow down to avoid overrunning the scent trail. It can be a fun dynamic to be able to hunt with more than one dog, especially when their strengths compliment each other. Dodger really keys on motion and has the speed to back it up; Elektra has a killer nose and the patience to stick with a scent.

See the fifth picture for a look at sunrise over Koloa Club.

The last picture seems to show Elektra saying, "Ugh, I can't believe you took my bird," and Dodger responding, "Jeez, get over it already." In other words, typical sibling dynamics.

31/12/2024

As we look back on 2024, we're so grateful for this surprise little (actually, big!) addition to our Koloa family. It's hard to believe that Ranger has already been with us for over a month! It's really gone by in a blur, but we've been soaking up the puppy cuddles. Taking a very hectic year and capping it with a new puppy for the holidays is the best thing we could've asked for.

Thank you again to for bringing this sweet guy into our lives!

Happy New Year!

28/12/2024

In the spirit of A Christmas Carol, we decided to find our inner Bob Cratchits and show the original way to get a Christmas goose!

David, Ruby, & Dodger went out hunting in a rainstorm on Saturday and were fortunate to get two snow geese for a couple of all-natural, delicious dinners. Dodger made a great retrieve from a stand of roundstem tules so dense that he climbed up and over them, rather than going under the cover. Notice Momma Ruby in the pictures, letting the boy do the heavy lifting.

27/12/2024

Elektra & Ranger, enjoying the new Chewy doggy sofa that the Short pups got for Christmas this year. They've all tested it out and give it 4 paws up, even the old boy, Dean. (Not sure if it'll still fit 2 once Ranger gets bigger!)

26/12/2024

Did anyone else get a Golden Retriever under the tree?? Thanks, Santa! But wait, isn't the angel supposed to on TOP of the tree, not underneath it? Because "angel" is the only word we could ever use to describe Lady Ruby.

25/12/2024

Carving the Christmas ham with the Koloa Goldens. If anything should fall, they will ensure that not one piece of ham is wasted! Such loyal hounds (i.e. cordless vacuums).

Clockwise, starting from the blonde one: Ranger, Elektra, Dodger, & Ruby.

Merry Christmas!

23/12/2024

This waterfowl season has been so lackluster that we went back out for dove earlier this month, while the weather was nice. (We have a split dove season in California.) It was a nice showing, with a 4 bird take. What do you think -- does it look like Dodger was having a good time?

07/12/2024

We've been a little quiet while we enjoyed the puppymoon & Ranger's first Thanksgiving, but don't worry -- the camera reel was being filled up the whole time!

Here are some pictures from Ranger's last night in Iowa before becoming a California boy. He had a blast trying out his new toys, and his new collar fit perfectly!

26/11/2024

We're pleased to introduce Koloa's Tracking the Mark, "Ranger"!

He's 16 weeks old and 35lbs! He was a great snuggle bug for the night in the hotel, which made Claire very happy. The biggest high point was that we actually fit this chunker in an airplane carry-on so we could make the flight home!

Appelgate Goldens

24/11/2024

It's almost go time!!

Claire's spent this past week getting hauls of puppy supplies & toys to get ready for the newest member of the Short family. Meanwhile, the little guy has spent the week getting his final health check from the vet, test driving a plane carrier, & resting up for his big trip!

Can't wait to meet our baby boy tomorrow!

Appelgate Goldens

Gear from: Wolfgang, KONG, Multipet International, Inc., & Nylabone

22/11/2024

New member, launching soon!!

Appelgate Goldens

Gear from: Mobile Dog Gear, KONG, Nylabone, Multipet International, Inc.

21/11/2024

Waterfowl season has started pretty slow at Koloa Club. David has had a couple of days with some duck activity but had some trouble making the shots to the dismay of his hunting companions - Ruby and Dodger. Last week we finally broke the ice with a green-winged teal. The bird sailed into heavy cover and Dodger led the way tracking the scent trail into the cover. Suddenly Ruby came out of the tules with the bird in her mouth. Not sure if Dodger gave up the bird to his Momma or Ruby just cut the bird off.

Photo 1: Ruby coming in with her prize.
Photo 2: Ruby (7 years old & the mother of 11 puppies) basking in the spotlight while her son ( Dodger) pretends not to be interested.

19/11/2024

Wow, both of these girls have it pretty rough, don't they?

Bella is suffering through having a warm & fluffy foot rest. Meanwhile, Elektra's embracing her princess side by rocking her x .and.wren organza bow. Oo la la.

03/11/2024

Another successful Halloween for the Koloa crew! Trick-or-treaters were greeted, extra pets were received, & costumes were tolerated.

Photo 1: Dodger, Ruby, & Elektra (left to right)

Photo 2: Obligatory sibling picture

Photos 3 & 4: Ruby taking on the typical mama role of rufferee

Photo 5: Dodger as a wide retriever

Photos 6 & 7: Elektra (putting up with) being a dragon

Photos 8: One more group shot -- guess who's done with this nonsense!

31/10/2024

Birthday Excitement!!! Our sweet (with a dash of spice) Miss Ruby turned 7 years old today. Mary baked some custom Koloa peanut butter dog biscuits and then a birthday package from Chewy's - Ruby's favorite store, arrived to start the celebration. Tomorrow Ruby is heading over to Elektra (daughter) and Dean's (cousin) house for Halloween and another party.

Video: - Ruby heading to the mailbox to pick-up her birthday package. Pretty spry for the mother of 11 golden retrievers.

Pic 1 - Homemade Koloa biscuits in an appropriate themed bowl.

Pic 2 - Miss Ruby showing off her birthday stash!

Pic 3 - Miss Ruby and her baby boy Dodger!

26/10/2024

Gypsy, in her Space Dog era.

It's so nice when the miniature humans get to teenage size, so they can pick you up to get a better view of the Northern Lights.

06/10/2024

Another day of refresher training with the pups in anticipation of the upcoming waterfowl season in 3 weeks.

1st video - Dodger doing a double retrieve. Notice the second dummy sailing in while Dodger is in the ditch bringing the first dummy in. This tests the dog's memory of retrieving multiple birds dropped in close succession.

2nd video - Miss Ruby using the "grab it all" method if the dummy/bird is hung up in cover growth. I always watch for the flag (tail) to tell where the dogs are in heavy cover!

Photo 1 - Dodger sitting attentively holding the "bird" for release on command.

Photos 2 & 3 - Miss (behavin) Ruby doing her best to rebel against "the man" aka Dad!

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Refresher training with Lady Ruby working on hand signals. Working on swimming laterally in a waterway to look for cripples in brush or to look for an unseen bird drop. Also a great way to keep the pups cool during the hot summer months. #koloahuntinggoldens

Dodger was out chasing splashes this morning as his warmup to a training session. It is possible that he was pretending to be having trouble swimming to lure out the elusive "Swamp Collie" that is known to haunt these waterways - did you see her at the end?! #koloahuntinggoldens

Part 2 (Video): Ruby honoring, as Dodger makes the retrieve while trying to catch water splashes on the way across the ditch. (Put sound on for video for more details!) #koloahuntinggoldens

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