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Tay x Bridge Planned Fall 2026

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. By prioritizing longevity through increased genetic diversity and health screening, this breeding aims to extend the working life and vitality of each puppy. Visually, the goal is to maintain the classic, attractive filed golden aesthetic. 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. 


Pedigree calculated COI and AVK 10 generations: 

Coefficient Of Inbreeding (COI): 0.42%
Ancestor Loss Coefficient (AVK): 41.05%
(10 generations: 96.33% complete)


Physical:

Predicted size: 55-75 pounds

Coats: Gentle wave, medium golden field coats

Head: Boxy with attractive muzzle, stop and length   


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.   

Bridge, formally known as VCCH OTCH6 MACH POC The Rosehill Connection VCD4 TKA UDX9 OGM MH TDX MXB MJB WCX VCX, was a legendary Golden Retriever celebrated as one of the most decorated dogs in the history of the American Kennel Club (AKC). Owned and trained by Lorie Jolly of Rosehill Retrievers, 


Bridge was a modern pioneer in canine versatility, becoming the first dog of any breed to earn the Versatile Companion Champion (VCCH) title along with highest-level honors in Obedience, Agility, Tracking, and Field. His career highlights included making the top 10 finalists at the first-ever Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Obedience Invitational in 2016 and earning multiple Obedience Trial Champion (OTCH) titles. Beyond his competitive success, Bridge was a cornerstone of the Rosehill breeding program until his passing in 2023, leaving a lasting legacy of high-drive, biddable working Golden Retrievers. 

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 field trials 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. 

Litter Pedigree

Genetic Information

Litter Kinship Results

In Golden Retriever pedigree analysis, the Kinship (or mean kinship, mK) results on K9Data provide a critical shift from looking only at an individual's inbreeding to evaluating its genetic value to the entire breed population. While the traditional Coefficient of Inbreeding (COI) measures how related a dog's parents are, the kinship coefficient  quantifies the genetic similarity between any two individuals, effectively predicting the average COI of their potential offspring. By ranking dogs by their mean kinship—the average of their kinship with all other dogs in the database—breeders can identify "genetically important" individuals that carry uncommon alleles. 

Longevity Goals

The longevity of Rosehill’s Mr. Speaker (living to nearly 16) and his offspring, such as  SHR River Ranch Rusty Speaker CDX RA MH WCX OS VC CCA CGC(16+) and grandson Alpenglow Rusty Dusty on the Mark MH WCX(9+ and still working), is indeed remarkable compared to current breed standards. This family lineage significantly exceeds the modern average lifespan for golden retrievers.

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