Aspire Golden Retrievers

28/04/2023

18/03/2023

Thank you Christian and Megan for making this happen

21/09/2022

23/08/2022

Dr Jones' Free Book... http://www.veterinarysecrets.com Dr Jones shows you the TOP 7 Human Medications that are safe and effective for dogs.Share this video ...

04/04/2022

In case some of you haven't seen this before, it is important to know when the best time to spay/neuter is to support healthy strong bones.

16/02/2022

Please do not shave your dogs with dual coats😳

11/02/2022

03/02/2022

New date and location for Westminster Week 2022 Presented by Purina Pro Plan! Who’s excited for a warm Westminster at the Lyndhurst Mansion in Tarrytown, NY? June 18-22.

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21/01/2022

Removing these vestigial toes may do more harm than good

19/01/2022

PRIORITIZING FAULTS IN THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER
© GRCA Judges’ Education 2019

As noted in an article about prioritizing faults in Canine Chronicle: "This is not intended to promote fault or part judging. Nor is it to imply that any characteristic called for in the standard is unimportant. Judging, and breeding, is about prioritizing and about what the judge or breeder will forgive. Discussing priorities can help in learning how to better evaluate a breed." (AKC Judge Nikki Riggsbee)

The following is a suggested priority list from the GRCA Judges’ Education Committee, based on AKC rules and the wording in the breed standard. While the faults and penalties listed are those specifically noted in the standard, this does NOT mean other faults which may not be mentioned are free of appropriate penalty. Any deviation from the breed standard is a fault to the extent it deviates from the standard, would affect the ability of the dog to perform its breed function, or would affect the health and well-being of the dog.

“Overall appearance, balance, gait and purpose to be given more emphasis than any of his component parts. Faults-Any departure from the described ideal in the AKC standard shall be considered faulty to the degree to which it interferes with the Golden Retriever’s purpose or is contrary to breed character.” (AKC breed standard for the Golden Retriever)

Disqualifications:
• Deviation in height of more than one inch from standard either way.
• Undershot or overshot bite.
• Males without two normally descended testicles. (AKC Rules)
• Attacking a person in the ring (DQ by the judge), or attacking and injuring a person or a dog (DQ by the Event Committee). (AKC Rules)

To be excused:
• Dogs showing functional abnormality of the eyelids or eyelashes.
• Dogs that have been altered in appearance. (AKC Rules)
• Dogs that cannot be examined. (AKC Rules)

Serious faults:
• Obvious gaps in dentition.
• Any noticeable area of black or other off-color hair.

Very undesirable:
• Excessive length of coat, open coats, and soft limp coats.

Faulted:
• Slant eyes and narrow triangular eyes.
• Low, hound-like ear set.
• Pink nose or one seriously lacking in pigmentation.
• Sloping backline, roach or sway back, flat or steep croup.
• Slab-sidedness, narrow chest, lack of depth in brisket, excessive tuck-up.
• Splayed or hare feet.
• Cow-hocks, spread hocks, and sickle hocks.

Penalized:
• Dogs up to one inch above or below standard should be proportionally penalized.
• Any white marking, other than a few white hairs on the chest, according to its extent.
• Quarrelsomeness or hostility towards other dogs or people in normal situations, or an unwarranted show of timidity or nervousness. Such actions should be penalized according to their significance.

Undesirable:
• Misalignment of teeth or a level bite.
• Predominant body color which is either extremely pale or extremely dark.

Permitted but not preferred:
• Removal of whiskers.
• Removal of dewclaws on forelegs.

03/11/2021

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24/10/2021

What people don't understand is that it's a LIFESTYLE 👏👏

28/09/2021

Frequent deworming at dog-racing tracks and kennels has allowed the hookworm to mutate and spread.

07/06/2021

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27/02/2021

This is Dash from one of my breedings owned by Ande Edlund

01/02/2021

09/12/2020

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“What's better than a golden retriever seeing snow for the first time? Two golden retrievers. https://t.co/6keIMefG8d https://t.co/UFX97DEHnf”

23/11/2020

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!For those of you preparing for the feast on Thursday, be careful of what you feed to Fido that day. Your dog is safe with Turkey meat, plain potatoes, plain peas, and apples. Don't feed them turkey skin, bones from the Turkey, gravy, stuffing, pumpkin pie, salads with raisins. All of these can get your pet sick and then you will have a visit to the pet emergency. Make sure you have the pet poison hotline listed at home. Their number is 855-764-7661. Also make sure you know where your local pet emergency vet is located in case you do have to visit them that day or over the weekend when your regular vet is closed.

Nothing wrong with sharing with your pet, just be careful

02/11/2020

Working dogs help to keep society and individuals safe, secure, and healthy. To perform their varied functions, it is critical to select dogs that are structurally sound and capable of demonstrating power, coordination and agility. Characteristics such as size and substance, head and axial skeletal....

14/10/2020

06/09/2020

Bringing home a new puppy? Before you bring home a puppy, follow this puppy-proofing checklist to prepare your house and yard for your new pet.

01/09/2020

Confessions of a dog!

26/08/2020

Today is National Dog day. Do something special with your dog such as going for a walk, car ride (if possible), training, to giving them a hug and a special treat!

23/08/2020

Poisonous mushrooms are toxic to pets. Identifying a poisonous mushroom is difficult and beyond the scope most pet owners and veterinarians.

22/08/2020

Effects of Early Spay or Neuter in Golden Retrievers Print/Download PDF Among the concerns associated with spaying or neutering prior to sexual maturity are increased risks of hip dysplasia and torn cruciate ligaments, possibly decreased life span, some evidence for increased incidence of hypothyroi...

22/08/2020

“Grooming Your Golden” by Morningsage Goldens Photos and Text – Joanne Lastoka Jan. 18, 2001 GRCA would like to thank Joanne Lastoka for donation of these pages on Golden Retriever grooming. The tutorial for grooming the ears, tail and shoulders and one for grooming feet are all on this page. ...