Quincy x Ephraim Fall 2025

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Litter Goals:

Athleticism, strong prey drive and very biddable temperaments. 

Pregnancy confirmed

Due date Oct 4, 2025

Departure Date: Dec 4, 2025

Pre-Deposits: 8 

Genetic Diversity:

Pedigree calculated COI and AVK 10 generations: 

Coefficient Of Inbreeding (COI): 5.52%
Ancestor Loss Coefficient (AVK): 29.34%
(10 generations: 92.96% complete)

Pedigree Analysis:

First common ancestors -  

Honeycreek's Jammin' Jaco, 3 times between the 4-6 generation on both sides.  

Shurmark's Split Decision, 10 times between the 6-8 generation on both sides. 

Quincy has a popular sire-less line 5 generation back that came from gun dogs, upland hunters. Giving this litter and outcross. Eph's line is mostly from isolated, line bred gun dogs. 

Physical:

Predicted size: 50-70 pounds

Coats: Flat or wavy, dark field coats

Head: Boxy with attractive muzzle, stop and length

Excellent hunting, HT and active family prospects.  Both individuals are well sized for field work.  Eph has a strong prey drive who prefers to work at close quartering distances. Quincy is very athletic and biddable.    

 Core Skills & Traits:

• Retrieving: A primary goal is to excel at retrieving both on land and in water.
• Hunting: Many WM Farms goldens are bred to be proficient hunters, possessing a strong prey drive and a natural instinct to mark, locate and retrieve game birds. 
• Stamina & Agility:  WM Farms goldens work daily on 800 acres of mixed topography including a river.  Bred for endurance and agility, allowing progeny to work tirelessly in diverse field conditions. 
• Trainability: Bred for intelligence and eagerness to please, progeny should be highly trainable, making them suitable for various working roles and canine sports. 

Activities & Events:

• Hunt Test Options: Yes, evaluate a dog's natural ability and training against a standard, focusing on obedience, marking, handling, retrieving and finding birds. 
• Hunting Options:  Yes, WM Farms field goldens are actively used in hunting, both upland and retrieving waterfowl. 
• Canine Sport Options:  Able to participate in various canine sports like agility, obedience, and tracking. 
• Search and Rescue Options: WM Farms have several active SAR companions. Including Ski, cadaver and natural disasters.  Their intelligence and trainability make them well-suited for search and rescue work. 

Beyond Work:

• Family Companions:   While bred for work, field goldens are also known for their friendly and loving temperament, making them excellent family dogs.
• "Off Switch":  Our goal is to produce goldens that can be active and focused in the field but also relax and enjoy life as a companion at home.