"Golden Retrievers"

Ivan's original gal was 'Blondie'. A very gentle dog, who was trained and handled to her CD title by his then teenaged son Steven. Offically named 'Kattie's Blondie' she was linebred to the imported male, "Ch Ambassador of Davern", and had several litters. These pups proved to be great family and hunting dogs.

When 'Blondie' was retired from breeding,'Taffy' was obtained from a breeder near Thunder Bay, Ont. 'Finnrotti's Fabulous Freija' earned her CD title in three consecutive trials with high scores, and had her CGC. She had two litters: - one by a field bred dog, 'Gamebird's Sailor Boy WCI', and the second by a dog of more show and obedience lines, 'Ch Margelan's California Gold WCI'. 'Taffy' had a leg towards her CDX, and was a regular visiting Therapy dog. She was retired in 2000, and is now spayed and living as a much loved, family dog in a private home.

'Dusty' was born in April 1998. She is a light gold, and by 'Ch Margelan's California Gold WCI' out of 'Finnrotti's Fabulous Freija CD CGC'. 'Dusty' had her first litter in 2000, by Ch Margelan's Catch Me If You Can, (Chevvy). She had her second litter early in 2002, and her third litter in early 2003, both by 'Ch Goldencol's The Beat Goes On CD,WCI,JH,AgI.' A puppy, "Smidge" was kept from her third litter. In late 2003, Dusty was bred to the Group winning, Ch Cardium's Mister Pearlbarry (Mr Tibbs), and puppies were born Dec 27/03. She was retired to a family home in the fall of 2004. Dusty's Pedigree: Dusty

Ivan kept two pups from the 'Chevvy' and 'Dusty litter. 'Max' (Wimberways Golden 14 Karat), and 'Taffy-Too', (Wimberways Golden Taffy). Max is a light gold colour, and has excellent bone and coat. He has been shown a few times, has 6 points towards his Championship. He is a proven stud. Taffy-Too is a shade darker, pretty and very feminine. She has completed her CD title. Max, Taffy-Too, and their litter sister Susie, who was with another breeder, all have OVC hip and elbow certification, and ACVO eye clearances. Max and Taffy also have heart clearances. Taffy-too and Sussie are now retired and in homes. Max is living with a young couple near North Bay, and shares the home with an female they had previously purchased from us. Pedigree: Max.

Wimberways Golden 14 Karat (Max), pictured Aug/02

A medium dark golden female "Brandee", was retained from the Max-Ginger litter, born July 26/02, she grew up in the house and is a keen retriever. She has annual ACVO eye clearances, heart clearances, and OVC hip clearances. For her pedigree, click here:Brandee.

"Buttons" comes from the litter by Ch Goldencol's The Beat Goes on CDX WCI JH AGI, out of "Taffy-Too". "Buttons" was born Nov/02, and is a medium dark gold. She has annual ACVO eye clearances, heart clearance, and OVC hip clearances. She whelped her first litter Sept 2/05, and proved to be an excellent mother to her pups.

"Susie" is by the Group winning, Ch Cardiums Mr Tibbs, out of Wimberways Golden Sundance (AKA Susie). "Susie" was born in May, 2006, has OVC hip and elbow clearances, ACVO eye clearance. She has started basic training, and been shown a few times. For her pedigree, click here: Susie.

A rambunctious female, "Bramvista Apple Annie" joined us in December, and is currently growing up in the house. She has just started basic obedience training and is doing well.

Two of Button's pups at play, Nov 2/05.

OUR POLICY

All breeding stock has hip and elbow certification from the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), and their eyes are checked annually by an ACVO Diplomate. Only dogs with certified clear hips, elbows, and eyes are used in the breeding program. The older adults were all checked by a cardiologist in Oct/04. We emphasize temperament, working ability, and good looks.

A preliminary x-ray is done when the pup is about 6 months old, and then later x-rays are taken when they are at least 18 months old for OVC certification.

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 on Aug/07.

All pet puppies are sold on a spay/neuter agreement, and all pups have a two year guarantee against congential defects.

All pups are fully weaned, given first shots, wormed, tattooed, and their registration is in progress when the pups leave here for their new homes. A full infomation kit goes with each puppy, and we recommend basic obedience classes for all pups and their new families.

We have several breed related and training books available to puppy customers.

COMING LITTERS/PUPPIES

Thankyou for your interest.

We have a litter, born March 10/08, by Wimberways Golden 14 Karat (Max), from Wimberways Golden Button. (Buttons).

"Max" lives in a home with a small baby and is frequently at the local museum where he is a "mascot" to groups of visiting children. He has points towards his Championship and two legs towards his Novice Rally title.

"Buttons" is a darker colour, and sired by the versatile Ch Goldencol's the Beat Goes On CDX,WCI, JH, AGX, AGXJ.

The pups are light to medium gold in colour, and should be medium sized dogs. We currently have one female and two male pups available, ready to go.

Two of the pups, pictured Ap 29.

IN MEMORIAM

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 '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" (Wimberways Golden 14 Karat). '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 Wimberway's Golden 14 Karat, 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.