Tay x Boone (US x Scotland)
Litter Information
Litter Goals: Performance/Working Based Field Pedigrees
We are thrilled to announce our upcoming/current performance-bred golden retriever litter, specifically planned for homes looking to excel in competitive venues. This pairing brings together exceptional biddability, athletic soundness, and an intense desire to please.
These puppies are structurally balanced with the drive, focus, and biddability required for Agility, Hunt Tests, Obedience, and Tracking. Full health clearances (Hips, Elbows, Eyes, Heart, and advanced DNA panels) are completed on both parents. Priority will given to active competition or working homes.
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%
Only 16 common ancestors in 10 generations
Current golden retriever genetic health disorders we are screening:
CI1, CI2, CMS, DM, NCL, PRA1, PRA2, PRCD, SAN, HPN
WM Farms phenotypic tests/clinical clearances evaluate the actual physical body, structure, and current health status through veterinary exams and imaging:
OFA Hips, OFA Elbow, Eyes (Ophthalmologist) , Cardiac (Cardiologist)
Physical:
Predicted size: 55-75 pounds
Coat: Field-bred weather-resistant two-layer coat consisting of a tight, dense undercoat for insulation and a shorter, coarse outer layer. Minimal feathering, built sleekly to repel water and resist tangles.
Head: Boxy with attractive muzzle, stop and length.
Athletic: Our field or working golden retriever goals are to produce a lean, athletic high-stamina golden built for optimized active performance.
This pedigree combines a strong foundation of working genetics, with over 30 field and working titles across multiple generations.
Tay, a Scottish-born female from active gamekeeper and picking-up lines brings practical, time-tested genetics to our breeding program. Her lines are selected purely for daily estate work, she carries the functional traits required for long days in the field: natural game-finding ability, a soft mouth, and the stamina to handle rough ground and foul weather. Equally important is the temperament that keeper lines demand. She offers a level-headed steadiness, meaning she can work with focus without being overly reactive or vocal when waiting quietly. As a foundation female, she provides a reliable balance of working drive, physical durability, and high trainability that passes cleanly to future generations.
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.
All daily litter updates, videos and discussions for each litter will be on a private WhatsApp group.
- 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.