Tay x Boone (US x Scotland)
Litter Information
Litter Goals:
The primary focus of this litter is to produce high-performing field athletes that double as "off-switch" companions, ensuring a temperament that is both biddable and driven. Featuring an attractive field coat and athletic builds common in our working lines. All the while cementing the essential "bird dog" traits like strong marking ability and water courage.
Reproduction = Live Cover
Pedigree calculated COI and AVK 10 generations:
Coefficient Of Inbreeding (COI): 0.45%
Ancestor Loss Coefficient (AVK): 42.11%
(10 generations: 95.75% complete)
Unique Ancestors Found: 892
Highest Common Ancestor: Holway Westhyde Zeus 2.54%
16 Common Ancestors in 10 Generations
Physical:
Predicted size: 55-75 pounds
Coats: Gentle wave, medium golden field coats
Head: Boxy with attractive muzzle, stop and length
Very athletic, high endurance, optimal field coats
This proposed litter represents a powerhouse of working genetics, boasting over 30 significant field and working titles within the first five generations. By weaving together elite American Field Trial accolades with UK working pedigrees. This fusion of maternal and paternal lines isn't just about the titles; it’s a deliberate strategy to concentrate high-end biddability and athleticism, ensuring the pups possess the mental stamina required for the highest levels of field work or competitive sport.
This combination blends the elite drive and biddability of top-tier US field pedigrees with a carefully selected outcross line and UK working line. By anchoring the pedigree with our proven foundation female, Sheila and integrating a less mainstream, sire-less gun dog line, we effectively preserve essential working instincts while actively injecting valuable genetic diversity into the breed. This strategic pairing helps safeguard the health and longevity of the line by mixing genetics from 3 subpopulations. Ultimately producing athletic, balanced puppies equipped with both structural soundness and the natural working & hunting stamina.
Boone's father, Clipper is an inductee into the GRCA Hunt Test Hall of Fame and holds prestigious titles including Hunting Retriever Champion (HRCH), Master Hunter (MH), Master National Retriever (MNR), and Outstanding Sire (OS). Sired by the legendary FC AFC AFTCH Glenhaven Htrs Mn Baronet out of Greenmeadow Captain's Kate MH WC OD CCA, Clipper is celebrated by breeders and trainers for his phenomenal marking ability, high biddability, intense field drive, and a balanced "off-switch" that makes him a calm family companion.
Genetic Diversity
This specific outbreeding approach aims to revitalize the breed’s genetic health by combining distinct American and British lineages, which helps reduce the risks associated with a narrow gene pool. By crossing these lines, the pedigree maintains the high drive and athleticism typical of US field lines while incorporating the sturdy bone structure and calm focus often found in UK working stock. The result is a versatile Golden Retriever that preserves its "bird dog" roots—possessing the marking ability, water courage and biddability required for modern hunting and performance tests while remaining a balanced, adaptable companion.
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- Deworming – after 3rd week, then every two weeks there after until they leave.
- Dew claw left on - always
- Wean – Around 5 weeks
- AAHA recommended vaccinations and vet wellness check – 6 weeks
- Every WM Farms litter will have a fecal float test through the USU vet lab. Appropriate vet consulted action taken prior to pick up if required.
- Pick Up @ 8 weeks.
- Puppies will be raised on kibble, RAW, pre & probiotics and pure salmon oil.
- Puppies will be well socialized and given ample opportunity to explore the great outdoors.
- Puppies will be temperament tested at 5-8 weeks.
Registration
The pups will be sold on limited AKC registration. Full registration is available after you obtain the final standard health certifications. Genetic, eye, heart, hip and elbows.
Warranty
All details included in the puppy contract. Coverage for hip, elbow and congenital.
Invoices available for business purposes.
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.