Call Name: Ailsa
BOD: June 2, 2023
Origin: Scotland
Coat: Dark Golden
Weight: 48 Lbs.
Registration: AKC SS43526101 KC BA20678506
Microchip: 95301010082949
Tested CLEAR: CI1, CI2, CMS, DM, NCL, PRA1, PRA2, PRCD, SAN
OFA CHIC: Link
10 Generation Calculated Pedigree
Coefficient Of Inbreeding (COI): 9.43%
Ancestor Loss Coefficient (AVK): 22.04%
10 generations: 100% complete
Breed preservation relies heavily on maintaining the genetic diversity found in isolated sub-populations, particularly those close to a breed's ancestral home. By integrating golden retrievers from their original Scottish birthplace, I hope to reintroduce vital genetic markers that may have been lost in US populations. These sub-populations can act as a biological "time capsule" while offering a necessary buffer against the genetic bottlenecks often seen in today's inbreeding practices.
Her haplotype heterozygosity helps provides a robust internal defense against the concentrated recessive traits that plague many pedigrees. Most notably, her possession of unique haplotypes for autoimmune defense equips her with a more resilient immune system, potentially shielding her and her offspring from common hereditary illnesses. This combination of ancestral lineage and tools that build the cornerstone for long-term breed sustainability.
Imported from Scotland Ailsa brings a traditional working heritage to our program. Built with an athletic frame and boundless energy, she possesses an intense prey drive that keeps her motivated in the field. Whether she is navigating the duck pond or swimming the river, she posses an eager water attitude. She's remarkably biddable, taking direction with intelligence that reflects her elite sporting heritage.
When the gear is packed away, she transitions from a focused athlete to a gentle companion. Her calm temperament makes her great with family members of all ages, showing a patient soul that is just as comfortable at home or in the field. This balance of "on-off" drive is the hallmark of her Scottish lineage.
Ailsa Craig, sometimes referred to as the Granite Jewel of the Firth of Clyde, is an island that sits in the outer Firth of Clyde. Around 99 hectares in size, Ailsa Craig is comprised from a volcanic plug from an extinct volcano.
It is currently owned by a nature conservation trust as it contains some of Europe's most important bird colonies. This includes the continent’s biggest gannet colony and a significant number of puffins. It's blue hone granite is also good for the manufacture of curling stones, two-thirds of stones in us today are made from it.
Scotland was home to a variety of working dogs from as early the 13th and 14th centuries, probably even earlier. The majority were indigenous to the location, supplemented with a handful of breeds brought by traders, visitors and invaders.
This is a truly Scottish breed, originating there during the 19th century, born out of retrievers who were traditionally used as hunting companions across the Highlands and beyond.
In the United Kingdom, a gamekeeper (often abbreviated to keeper) is a person who manages an area of countryside (e.g. areas of woodland, moorland, waterway or farmland) to make sure there is enough game for hunting, or fish for fishing, and acts as guide to those pursuing them.
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