Golden Retriever Breeders in Ontario reviewed

Golden Retriever Breeders in Ontario: Blackpool Golden Retrievers

This Golden Retriever Breeder in Ontario has been working with Golden Retrievers for over 30 years, including breeding and showing them. According to their website, they have had over 30 Canadian Champions in their lines, as well as many other awards.  All of their breeding dogs are cleared for hips, eyes, elbows and heart issues. This breeder attends frequent educational events to further improve their breeding practices, including temperament, structure and health of their litters. If you are interested in this breeder’s puppies, please visit their website.

Golden Retriever Breeders in Ontario: Ambertru Golden Retrievers

This Golden Retriever Breeder in Ontario is located in Pembroke. They are active in conformation and many of their dogs have succeeded in conformation, tracking, agility, rally, obedience and other endeavors. All of their dogs are Hip, Elbow and Heart cleared as well as screened for eye health. This breeder is a member of the Canadian Kennel Club, Golden Retriever Club of Canada, Ottawa Valley Golden Retriever Club and others. If you are interested in this breeder’s Golden Retrievers, please visit their website.

Gold’C’ker  Golden Retrievers

This Ontario Golden Retriever Breeder is a CKC Master Breeder and, according to their website, has been working with Goldens for over 35 years. They are a member in good standing of the Golden Retriever Club of America (GRCA), the Golden Retriever Club of Canada (GRCC) and other clubs. All their breeding dogs are thoroughly health screened for many genetic diseases. Please visit their website if you are interested in this breeder.

Golden Retriever Breeders in Ontario: Eden Kennels

This Golden Retriever Breeder in Ontario is located in Trout Creek, ON. They have been involved in working with Goldens for over 20 years and are a member in good standing with The Canadian Kennel Club and The Golden Retriever Club of Canada.  According to their website, they focus on breeding quality  Goldens with excellent working qualities. This breeder and their dogs actively participate in various activities such as  Obedience, Hunting tests, Conformation and other endeavors. If you are interested in learning more about this breeder and their dogs, please visit their website.

Sterre Goldens

This Golden Retriever breeder in Ontario is located in Delhi, ON. According to their website, they have been involved in Goldens for over 30 years. They are active in showing and competing with their dogs and are a member in good standing of the Canadian Kennel Club, the Golden Retriever Club of Canada, Golden Retriever Club of Greater Toronto and other clubs. Learn more about this breeder and their dogs on their website.

Golden Retriever Breeders in Ontario: Baileymist Goldens

This is another Golden Retriever breeder in Ontario, based near Barrie, ON. This breeder is a member of the Canadian Kennel Club, Golden Retriever Club of Canada and the Golden Retriever Club of America. They and their dogs are active in obedience, conformation and fieldwork. According to their website, Baileymist focuses on offering high-quality Goldens who are solid and sound in looks as well as their personality. To learn more about this breeder and their dogs, please visit their website.

Golden Retriever owner review: Elena and her Golden Rocky

My feeling about Golden Retrievers is that they are in this world to teach us, humans, to be happier, more positive and excited about life. They are like children and they teach us to be more like children, open to life’s experiences and happiness. But of course, like children, they come with lots of responsibility and issues that need to be worked on.

Goldens are like children, and they adore children. If you already have kids, you’ll probably really enjoy a Golden Retriever because you’ll find that having a Golden is very similar to having a child. They are curious, energetic, happy, loving and affectionate, but of course, can also be moody. And they definitely need a lot of your attention, time and care. If you don’t invest enough time in your dog and raise them properly and teach them how to behave, they will be crazy and rambunctious and will think they can do what they want. They have lots of energy and it needs to always be directed and contained, otherwise, they can turn into a bit of a nightmare.

I always wanted a bigger dog with a calm, affectionate personality, and would have probably gotten a Saint Bernard or something like that, but my good friend recommended a Golden Retriever because she used to have one when she was a kid. Goldens are quite large too and I’ve heard a lot about how affectionate they are, so, after a long discussion with my husband, we decided to adopt a Golden Retriever.

We never regretted our decision.

Rocky is the kindest, happiest dog I have ever met.  He is completely non-aggressive: as far as I know, aggression is considered a disqualifying quality for this breed. It is genetically bred out of them. He never gets snappy even when the kids get on his nerve which happens often!

Another thing we like about Rocky is that he doesn’t have that doggy odor that many other dogs do. He is a fairly clean dog, and if he gets into something smelly or dirty, he has no issue with us giving him a good thorough bath. We’ve been giving him baths since he was a small puppy and he enjoys them a lot. Even though our Golden has a pretty short coat, he still sheds a whole lot, so regular brushing and bathing help reduce the amount of dog hair that ends up in our carpet.

Goldens are like children, and they adore children. If you already have kids, you’ll probably really enjoy a Golden Retriever because you’ll find that having a Golden is very similar to having a child. They are curious, energetic, happy, loving and affectionate, but of course, can also be moody. And they definitely need a lot of your attention, time and care. If you don’t invest enough time in your dog and raise them properly and teach them how to behave, they will be crazy and rambunctious and will think they can do what they want. They have lots of energy and it needs to always be directed and contained, otherwise, they can turn into a bit of a nightmare.

This isn’t a lap dog that you can just walk for ten minutes a day and then forget about. With their bursting energy, Goldens need at least two long walks a day, preferably active walks where you also play with them or let them run and lay with other dogs. If you don’t let the dog expend their energy, they will find a way to do it in your house which will not end well.

Another thing about Golden Retrievers is that they are very sociable dogs. They need the company of other dogs or people. If Rocky doesn’t get to play in the park with other dogs at least once a week (preferably twice), he gets frustrated, bored and it definitely reflects in his behavior. He becomes more mischievous in the house and can even start chewing things he isn’t supposed to, just because he is bored.

The other thing is if you want your dog to be polite and obedient, strict discipline doesn’t work that well with Goldens. They are very sensitive and people-oriented and don’t take well to force or raised voices. You will need to work not only on the dog but on yourself as well, learning to understand your pup and their needs, and what they are trying to tell you with their behavior. If you don’t have time or energy for all of that (or desire!), please don’t get a Golden Retriever. Perhaps an easier dog, something of a lap dog variety, would be better.

If you are very busy and spend long hours at work, a Golden Retriever may also be not the best dog for you. They don’t do well when they are left alone for long periods of time.

Overall, my feeling about Golden Retrievers is that they are in this world to teach us, humans, to be happier, more positive and excited about life. They are like children and they teach us to be more like children, open to life’s experiences and happiness. But of course, like children, they come with lots of responsibility and issues that need to be worked on. So you need to really be ready for a dog before you decide to bring a Golden Retriever into your home.