Name: Pepper
DOB: October 14, 2022
Coat: Medium Golden
Weight: 56 Lbs.
Registration: AKC SS37745008
Microchip: 992001001158500
OFA CHIC#: 205061
Tested CLEAR: CI1, CI2, CMS, DM, NCL, PRA1, PRA2, PRCD, SAN
Calculated COI and AVK 10 generations (Retriever Data):
Coefficient Of Inbreeding (COI): 0.75%
Ancestor Loss Coefficient (AVK): 30.69%
K9 Unique Ancestors Found: 622
(10 generations: 100% complete)
VGL Haplotypes * (UC Davis):
Heterozygous DLA I & II
DLA I DLA II
1066@ 26% 2046@ 24%
1069@ 4% 2045@ 4%
Pepper (US x UK) has a diverse genetic profile, characterized by a lower level of inbreeding within her first 10 generations. By limiting major contributors to just two prominent ancestors with a calculated blood percentage of just over 5%—Holway Westhyde Zeus and Holway Flush of Yeo—while retraining 622 unique ancestors in her 10 generation pedigree this diversity avoids the common pitfall of over-concentration that often plagues high-performance lines. Having no other ancestors contribute more than 5% of the total blood percentage in the first 10 generations suggests a "wide" pedigree that prioritizes genetic vigor and long-term health. This balanced heritage preserves the elite working drive and intelligence of the legendary Holway lines while minimizing the risk of hereditary issues, resulting in a resilient, athletic golden with a broader and more stable biological foundation.
* Haplotypes with a frequency below 5% are often flagged as "rare" or high risk because they are at the greatest danger of being lost due to genetic drift or popular sire syndrome.
Pepper displays a formidable blend of power and precision, characterized by a muscular frame and an unwavering love for the hunt. As a powerful swimmer, she navigates any water temperature with ease, driven by a work ethic that keeps her energized throughout long field sessions. Her marking skills are exceptional, allowing her to track downed birds combing both sight and smell with accuracy even in dense cover or across long distances. Unlike more passive lines, she thrives when working out in front of her handler and the hunter, displaying the proactive intelligence and initiative necessary to locate and retrieve game in challenging terrains.
A quality high-prey-drive golden retriever represents the perfect bridge between the breed’s storied past and its modern versatility. While often stereotyped today as sedentary companions, the breed was originally engineered by Lord Tweedmouth to be rugged, athletic, and mentally sharp enough to track and recover downed game in the harsh Scottish Highlands. A golden that retains this "drive" honors those foundational goals by possessing the biddability and focus required to work in partnership with a human, rather than just acting on instinct or being forced. This balance ensures a golden that is not only a pleasant household member but also a capable athlete with the work ethic and persistence necessary for demanding roles like search and rescue, competitive field trials, or service work.
Foundation Training:
SIT - HEEL - HOLD - COME - NO - DOWN - UP - Leash Training
Dog urban training focusing on building confidence and safety in high-distraction environments, emphasizing leash manners, desensitization to city noise, and navigating crowds, traffic, parks, suspension bridge, elevated platforms, playgrounds, food court, garbage cans, pavilions, stadium seating, outdoor venues, children, home.
Field training focusing on building confidence through bird introduction, swim work, single marks/retrieves, upland training, dead bird work primarily with ducks/pheasants, practice hunting situations, crate training, hunt command, nose work.
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