What Does a Golden Retriever Bark Sound Like?

10 Mar No Comments timbearden Breeder Education, Puppy Education

Most of my Golden Retrievers have really never barked much, with the exception of Athena. Alice will maybe bark once every 3 months. Goldens are known for their friendly nature, loyalty, and intelligence. Golden Retrievers can be very vocal, some may bark frequently, which makes it reasonable for pet owners

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When To Switch A Puppy To Two Meals A Day

9 Mar No Comments timbearden Breeder Education, Puppy Education

Golden Retrievers are a popular breed of dog known for their friendly and loyal nature. They are also known for their love of food, which can lead to weight gain and health issues if not properly managed. In a recent forum post, I saw someone asking about when to transition

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Golden Retriever Breeding

3 Mar No Comments timbearden Breeder Education

Breeding a Golden Retriever can be a rewarding and exciting experience, but it also comes with significant responsibility. Before breeding your dog, it’s important to understand the breeding process and the potential health and ethical issues involved. In this article, we will explore what you need to know before you

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Why Does My Golden Retriever Smell

1 Mar No Comments timbearden Breeder Education, Puppy Education

In comes your beautiful nicely groomed Golden Retriever, and outcomes a nasty smell. Just because your Golden is clean, it doesn’t mean they still won’t smell. Like any other dog breed, Golden Retrievers have their own set of health and hygiene concerns that owners need to address. One such issue

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Canine Semen Collection, Freezing & Storing

9 Mar 2 Comments timbearden Breeder Education

Throughout the past 15 years I’ve had my fair share of experiences dealing with sperm. Sperm from canines to be exact. Artificial insemination has become a mainstay for my breeding program. In the past I’ve dealt with frozen sperm. However, it wasn’t until recently that I’ve needed to deal with

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Golden Retriever DNA Testing Labs

1 Sep No Comments timbearden Breeder Education

Before a breeder begins to breed their golden retriever, they should have a DNA test performed to rule out DNA testable diseases. This is not to be confused with AKC breed identification DNA tests to confirm your golden is actually a golden. The standard 5 diseases that should be performed

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Artificially Inseminating Golden Retrievers

20 May 3 Comments timbearden Breeder Education

To start off, I am not a vet. It is not my intent to give you medical advise. Artificial insemination is often necessary, but not limited to, when the female is unreceptive, anatomically impossible, or it is the preference of the breeder. With that said, artificial insemination does not have

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Coronavirus Hysteria and Your Pets

13 Mar No Comments timbearden Breeder Education, Puppy Education, Random, Recommendations

I’m not one to get caught up in the hysteria of the next big viral epidemic or even pandemic. Married to a nurse I tend to see things a bit differently. These past few weeks people have flocked to stores to buy toilet paper. Shelves are empty of hand sanitizer,

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A New Dog Food For Golden Retrievers

7 Mar No Comments timbearden Breeder Education, Puppy Education, Recommendations

Many times in the past I have made recommendations on certain types of dog food. As more varieties distribute I will continue to try them out. I like for my dogs to have a variety and not eat the same thing for their entire life. For humans eating salad every

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How to Tell if Your Dog is Pregnant

28 Feb No Comments timbearden Breeder Education

After many years of breeding I’ve learned a few things to tell if our golden retrievers are pregnant. Since we have waitlists for our litters, we can be inundated with emails wanting to know if our females are pregnant. So the earlier we know the better. Waiting for an ultrasound

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