"Golden Retrievers"

The Golden Retriever breed is believed to have descended from a mating in 1868 of a golden Wavy coated Retriever named "Nous", to a similarly coloured Tweed Water Spaniel called "Bell". There were four golden coloured puppies in the resulting litter, bred by the first Lord of Tweedmouth. Using these golden coloured pups only, with linebreeding, and ensuing outcrosses to Flat-coated Retrievers, Irish Setters, and possibly a Bloodhound, a definite type was evolved. Throughout the breedings, colour was essential, and only golden coloured pups were utilized.

The Golden Retriever is considered by many to be the most beautiful of the Retriever breeds, with gentle expression, soft eyes, flowing coat, and its golden colour.

In size, the Golden Retriever should be: 65-70lbs for males; 55 to 60lbs for bitches, with the dogs standing 22-24" at the shoulder, and the bitches 20-22".

The Golden Retriever is a popular choice for a family dog, and they have done well in field trials, working tests, hunting tests, obedience, agility, tracking, and in the conformation (show) ring, and as visiting Therapy Dogs, and service dogs to physically challenged owners.

In colour, the Golden can range from a light cream to a dark red, and it is possible to get a variety of shades in the same litter. Most have lighter coloured feathering on their legs, belly, and may be darker on their backs, and ears.

Although Ivan has had Goldens for many years, and raised several litters from 'Kattie's Blondie CD' (Blondie) in the 1990's, without using a kennel name, he started using the Wimberway kennel name for a litter from Finnrotti's Fabulous Freija CD(Taffy), who was bred in Thunder Bay. From this litter in 2000, sired by Ch Magelan's Califonia Gold, Ivan kept kept two pups from the same litter. 'Max' (Wimberways Golden 14 Karat RN), and 'Taffy-Too', (Wimberways Golden Taffy CD). 'Max' was a light gold colour, medium sized, with excellent bone and coat. He was shown a few times, had 6 points towards his Championship, and completed his RN (Rally Novice) title in 3 straight trials. When retired, he lived in a private home with two small children. 'Taffy-Too' was a shade darker, pretty and very feminine. She completed her CD title, and had several litters before being retired to a private home where she was a much loved pet. Both "Max" and "Taffy"crossed the rainbow bridge in 2013.
Max, Taffy-Too, and their litter sister Susie, (Wimberways Golden Sundancer) who was with another breeder, all had OVC hip and elbow certification, and ACVO eye clearances. Max and Taffy had heart clearances, and Max was Optigen tested and cleared for congenital PRA. Pedigree for the three: Max.

"Finnigan" and "Max" enjoying the lake, July/08. Picture by Lissa Ducharme.

Pedigrees for our Goldens, as well as many others, can be seen on-line at: www.k9data.com.

We currently have 3 females and 2 males living with us...all a darker colour, and from working lines.

"Red", (Brimacs Wimberway Ruff Grouse RN.RI), born Feb/20. "Red" is a dark red, a going concern, loves retrieving and wants to please.
A dark red colour, she whelped a litter in July/25, "RED" is by NMH GMH Beaushiloh's Thunder Storm, and out of Brimac's Misbehavin of Zaniri SH, who comes from west coast lines.
She has OFA hip and elbow clearabnces, eye and heart clearances, and is DNA tested clear for DM, Ichthyosis, PRA 1 & 2, PRCD, and NCL.

"Tally" (Wimberway's Golden On Tally Ho RN,RI.)

born Dec/20."Tally" is another fun loving dog, energetic, and by "Willy x "Belle".
She has OFA hip and elbow clearances as well as heart and eye clearances, and DNA clearances for NCL, Ichthyosis, and PRA/PRCD.

"Maple" (HundredAcres Maple at Wimberway)

born Feb/24. "Maple" is a sweet girl, moderate sized, mediuma dark, and in basic training. She has her heart and eye clearances, been DNA tested and will get her hip and elbow x-rays when old enough.
Bred by Luke Morgan near Caglary, AB, her dam is an English import from English field trial lines, and several of whose litter mates are Guide Dogs in England. Her sire is a multi titled dog in show, field tests, obedience, rally, tracking and Trick Dog..

"Willy" waiting to go training. (May/20) at 18 mos of age.

"Willy", (Brimacs Wimberway Wild Goose WC,WCI,JH,RN,RI.)
He is a darker colour, and loves to retrieve and carry things, and is training for WCX and SH work.
He completed his RN in 3 straight trials and also earned a leg towards his RI the end of September/20.
He completed his RI title with a leg to spare in June 2021 at the EPS Rally trials.
He completed his WCI and JH titles in 2022.
By NMH GMH Beaushiloh's Thunder Storm, out of GMH Brimac's Cattail Chaos.
He has OFA hip and elbow clearances, has been eye and heart (echocardiogram) cleared, and is DNA tested clear of NCL, PRA 1 & 2, PRCD, and Ichthyosis.

"Birch" (Hundredacres Birch at Wimberway) A litter mate to "Maple", "Birch" is a medium sized dog, just started in basic training, and a medium dark gold in colour and loves to retrieve.

He has eye and heart clearances, is DNA tested, and will have hip and elbow x-rays when old enough.

OUR POLICY

All adult breeding stock has hip and elbow certification (at 2+ years of age), from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals,(OFA) and their eyes are checked regularly by an ACVO Diplomate. They are also DNA tested for PRA 1 & 2, PRCD, DM, NCL, and Ichthyosis. Only dogs with certified clear hips, elbows, heart,and eyes, and no history of epilepsy, are used in the breeding program. In 2010 the four Goldens we had (Max, Susie, Tess, and Summer) were all Optigen tested clear of PRA.
In July 2017 all our dogs were checked by Dr Michael O'Grady, cardiologist., and more recent checks have been done at heart clinics.

We emphasize temperament, working ability, medium size, and good looks, and also prefer the 'sleeker' coat rather than the fluffy heavier coat which takes a lot longer to dry after swimming.


A preliminary x-ray is done when the pup is about 6 months old, and then later hip and elbow x-rays are taken when they are at least 24 months old for OFA certification. Pre 2013, dogs were certified by OVC , but OVC stopped certifying in Dec/12.

An ACVO Diplomate visits the farm once a year and checks all the dogs at that time. The last check of the dogs was done in June/25.

In July/17, we had a cardiologist come and do a heart clinic and all the dogs were checked then. Since then we have had dogs checked by Dr Regan Williams or Dr Ashley Jones at heart clinics in southern Ontario.

All puppies are sold with out recommendation that pets be spayed/neutered. All pups have a three year guarantee against congenital defects.


All pups are fully weaned, given first shots, wormed, microchipped, before leaving for their new homes. Their CKC registration is in progress. A written information kit, basic trainiung booklet, and lead goes with each puppy, as well as 6 weeks pet insurance for accident or illness. We recommend basic obedience classes for all pups and their new families.

We run classes here when there is enough interest. We also host CKC rally, and tracking trials twice a year.(Check our EPS page for dates etc.)

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Belle's May 2020 litter by Willy, when 6 weeks old.

COMING LITTERS/PUPPIES

Thankyou for your interest.


We have a male and a female puppy available who will be ready to go in September. These pups are a medium dark in colour, and have a STRONG field/working/hunting pedigree for someone who wants a good natured, smart, family all-round dog..

Our next planned litter will be in 2026,

To avoid disappointment,and if you are willing to wait, we recommend reserving a future puppy with a deposit.

RETIRED

"Belle" (Wimberways Golden Jewel RN) born January/2017, "Belle" waiting patiently while Ivan talks to people who have dropped in. May/20.

"Belle" was born and raised in the house. Now retired, in a great lakeside home, she enjoys her walks, swimming, and being an only house dog. She has heart.hip and eye clearances, and DNA clearances for DM, Ichthyosis, PRA 1 & 2, PRCD, and NCL.
She earned her RN title in June 2024.
By "Hunter" out of "Bailey", we had hoped to have her into basic trials in 2020, but she was bred and had her first litter instead.

"Bailey" (Wimberway's Golden Elegance RN), born March/12, retired in 2020 and in a home. She is by HRCh Syercroft Canis Majoris WCX SH CD x Wysiwyg Wimberway Suzy Too RN. She had basic training, and is a darker coloured Golden. She spent several months "living it up" with friends and their two small children, before coming back to be trialled for her RN, and have her first litter (by Hunter). She is tested clear for hips, elbows, eyes, heart, and DNA clear for PRA 1 & 2,PRCD, and NCL For her pedigree, click here: Bailey

"Suzy" (Wysiwyg Wimberway Suzy Too, RN) is by the Group winning, Ch Cardiums Mr Tibbs, out of Wimberways Golden Sundance (AKA Susie). 'Suzy' was born in May, 2006, has OVC hip and elbow clearances, ACVO eye clearance,is Optigen clear. She has completed her RN (Rally Novice) title, and been shown a few times. She was retired from breeding and is in a private home where she is an only dog with a retired owner. For her pedigree, click here: Suzy.

IN MEMORIAM

"Tess", Wimberways Golden Actress, March 10/08 - Jan 20/16. Tess was an easy going dog, loved people, and gave us several beautiful litters. She died suddenly and unexpectedly after a short illness, and will be missed.

"Max", Wimberways Golden 14 Karat, RN, (Sept 20/00 - April 26/13), spent his last few years in a wonderful private home with two small children that he helped "raise". An easy going dog, he enjoyed long walks in the fields, and camping holidays with "his" family, and regular trips in the van when visiting friends and relatives. By Ch Margelan's Catch Me If You Can x Wimberways Golden Dust.
Only as few weeks later, on June 2/13, his litter sister Wimberway's Golden Taffy CD, joined him at the Rainbow Bridge. She was retired from breeding and living in a home in the USA for the last years of her life, much loved amd really missed by her family.

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Wimberway's Golden Sprite CD,CGC, (Ginger), pictured Aug/02.

'Ginger' was retired from breeding in 2002, and went to a private home near here as a "couch potato". She died in Dec/06. She was a rich,dark, red gold, and the daughter of 'Finnrott's Fabulous Freija CD, ('Taffy') and 'Gamebird's Sailor Boy WCI'. Registered as 'Wimberway's Golden Sprite CD,CGC', she completed her CD title with three placings in the Novice B class, and an average score of 190+. 'Ginger's' first litter was by 'Goldrainbeau's Jake and the Kid', a son of a top show winner, and multi Best In Show award winner, 'Ch Malagold's Kid Corey'. Her second litter was by 'FT,AFTCh Ritchie's Toronto Bust', a fox red male that was did well in field trials. Her third litter was by "Max". 'Ginger' was the dam of graduated "Special Skills" dogs at Oakville, Ont., and is pictured above. For Ginger's pedigree, click here: Ginger.

"Casey", a sweet, dark red bitch who had given us her first litter of 12 in a scant 3 hours in Oct/00, died shortly after a c-section for her second litter, by "Max", on Sept 12/01. "Casey" was by Goldrainbeau's Jake and the Kid, out of Wimberway's Golden Sprite CGC. Her pups were raised by a Labrador foster mum, and all went to wonderful, caring homes.