Future Puppy Plans
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Typically, we have two to four litters a year, some co-bred with Gaylan's owners and some bred here. Our own litters are whelped and raised here at Gaylan's. Co-bred litters usually begin their lives with their dam's owner being raised according to our standards. The litter and dam come here at around 6 1/2 weeks of age. They will spend 2-3 weeks with us, walking in our woods, swimming in our creek, meeting lots of people and getting to know their relatives. We'll spend that time getting to know them so we can match them well with their new owners. We are thrilled to partner with our co-breeders on these litters.
Before contacting us about a puppy, please read the following portions of our website to be sure that we and our dogs are right for you:
- About Us
- Our Breeding Philosophy
- How We Raise Our Puppies
- Expectations: Yours and Ours
- Gaylan's Contracts and
Warranty
- BioSensor exercises from 3-17 days of age
- regular socialization with people of all ages and sizes
- a physically and mentally stimulating environment appropriate to their age
- problem solving exercises, again, appropriate to their age
- socialization with dogs other than their dam
- introduction to solid food after 5 weeks of age followed by natural weaning, often not until 8 or 9 weeks
- daily walks in the woods (weather dependent)
- regular opportunities to swim (weather dependent)
- introduction to game birds
- For more about how we raise our pups, check out How We Raise Our Puppies.
A few pups in each litter will go to pet homes but we usually have standing reservation lists long in advance for pet puppies. If you are willing to wait a while for a pup, drop us a note now. We will post a notice on this page if we have pet puppies available. We cannot answer all of the e-mails that we get regarding pet puppies so please just check back here to see if we have pets available.
In the meantime, to find a quality puppy, contact your local golden retriever club or rescue. Club and rescue listings can be found on the Golden Retriever Club of America website at http://www.grca.org, click on either the Puppy Referral or Rescue link. If you are looking for a loving family companion, please consider a rescue dog!
| Gaylan's 2010 Litters | Litters From Other Gaylan's Dogs |
Phoenix x Chase--due Summer 2010
For more info on these puppies, click hereor contact Gayle at gaylans@optonline.net. Amigold Frequent Flier SH WCX ** x Gaylan's Free Run Chardonnay JH NAJ WC CCA More info below. |
Ace x Likah--Due Summer 2010
Gaylan's Ace in the Hole AX AXJ XF RE CCA RL-2 CGC OFA Good, Normal elbows, heart, eyes and thyroid ; prcd-PRA clear. x Rio's Likah Bird On A Wire JH WC Can JH RA AGNJ TD WCI VC OFA Good, Normal elbows, heart, eyes and thyroid; prcd-PRA clear. Litter Pedigree For more info on this litter, contact Barb Loree at bdloree@telus.net or visit the Rio Ranch Goldens website. A few reservations from this litter remain. Push x Chime--Due Winter 2010 Canadian Dual CH-AFTCH Firemark’s Push Comes To Shove Can CDX Am. *** (OS) OFA Good, Normal elbows, heart, eyes and thyroid ; prcd-PRA carrier. x Gaylan's Wind Chime Melody JH NA OAJ CCA CGC CL1 PD1 PJ1 PK2 PR1 OFA Good, Normal elbows, heart, eyes and thyroid; prcd-PRA clear. Litter Pedigree For more info on this litter, contact Pat Swallows at piedpiper2000@juno.com or visit the Topmast Goldens website. |
Phoenix x Chase--Due Summer 2010
Dam: Gaylan's Free Run Chardonnay JH NAJ WC CCA
OFA Fair, 60th percentile PennHIP; Normal elbows, eyes, heart, thyroid
Chase's pedigree
Sire: Amigold Frequent Flier SH WCX **
OFA Good, normal elbows, eyes and heart; prcd-PRA normal
Phoenix's Pedigree
Litter Pedigree
We have long been fans of Phoenix's sire, Sabre, the last American conformation champion who also had field trial points. We had also followed Phoenix's career but since he was in Calgary, we hadn't had the chance to meet him. A recent business trip enabled Gayle to spend the day out in the hunting field with Phoenix and, with that, the decision was made regarding the sire of Chase's upcoming litter.
Phoenix is a lovely golden, with good substance and coat, a lovely head and expression, beautiful strong topline and all the field sense that you would want in a hunting dog. Add to it that a stable, friendly temperament and tons of self-confidence and you have a dog worth breeding to. So, we are thrilled to have the chance to breed Chase to him.
Phoenix ran field trials when he was young, earning a Derby 3rd and Judges Award of Merit (JAM) in his four trials. He earned his Senior Hunter title in four tests and his WCX on his first try. He is now George's hunting buddy and gets to hunt throughout the season.
Phoenix is a substantial golden with enough power to handle Greater Canada geese and enough stamina and athleticism to hunt pheasant, grouse and more. He has a correct, drip-dry coat, full dentition and a scissors bite. He has a lovely front assembly with good forechest and prosternum and a strong, well angulated rear. He moves well with a level topline and a correct tail carriage, straight off his back.
Chase is a lovely blonde girl with a nice head and beautiful body. She has an intelligent, eager expression with a dark eye and good pigment. She has good front angulation with a nice forechest and prosternum. She has a solid, level topline and a strong rear with good, ground covering movement. She has a correct tail set but carries her tail a little higher than ideal.
In the field, Chase is a natural. She is an excellent marker and has style and speed on land and in water. She is naturally birdy. She earned her Junior Hunter easily and is preparing for Senior this winter. She has also come out in agility, earning her Novice Jumpers title quickly and collecting Novice Standard legs.
Chase's sire and dam are wonderful working dogs who are beautiful to boot! Her sire, CH Ashford's Saffron O'Reilly UDT JH WCX CGC SDHF OS (O'Reilly) was a Show Dog Hall of Fame golden who also earned his Utility Dog title, his Junior Hunter and WCX, and ended his career with his Tracking title at 12 years of age. O'Reilly died at 15 1/2 years of age after a long and very healthy life. Chase's dam is 7-year old Una, Can Ch Gaylan's Hole in One SH MX MXJ NF WCX OD CCA VC. Una earned her Canadian Championship in four shows with three Best of Breeds and a 2nd place in the Sporting Group. She earned her Senior Hunter easily and is preparing for Master in 2010. She has 5 QQs in agility and may pursue a MACH if Gayle can find the time. She is also ready for her CD and CDX in obedience.
Chase's littermates are:
- Gaylan's Rimfire SH WC CCA, who has a Master Hunter leg and won the Novice Dog conformation class at the 2008 Golden Retriever National Specialty
- Gaylan's Chaddsford Sunset JH OA OAJ OF WCX, who has a Senior Hunter leg and is running Excellent agility
- Gaylan's Saffron Pop The Cork TD JH WC
- Gaylan's First Harvest, who is a Delta Society therapy dog and a personal hunting dog
This litter will be raised nearby with Chase's owners using our puppy raising system and brought to Gaylan's at 6.5 weeks for socialization, development and assessment. They will be placed here at Gaylan's at 8.5 weeks. We are just starting the reservation list for this litter so drop Gayle a note if you are interested.
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