Heatherbee Kennels

Golden Retrievers According to the Golden Retriever Club of Canada, the breed was originally developed in Scotland in the mid-19th century as a bird hunting dog able to retrieve land and water fowl. Goldens eventually made an appearance in Canada in the 1920’s, where their beautiful appearance, exceptional temperament and their sturdy, muscular stature made them excellent working dogs. While Golden Retrievers are strikingly beautiful dogs, the hallmark of the breed is their wonderful, eager-to-please temperament. Well-bred and properly socialized Goldens are extremely trainable and versatile. They are employed as guide dogs for the blind, independence dogs for the disabled, therapy dogs and ptsd dogs, and work well as autism assistive dogs. Goldens make superb hunting retrievers and excel in both the show ring for conformation to type, as well as in obedience and agility rings. Most important, however, is that Goldens make unsurpassable family companions. Rosie and my granddaughter! When Golden Retrievers mature, the males typically measure 23-24″ at the shoulder (withers) and weigh 75-80 lbs. Females are slightly smaller at 21 ½”-22 ½” at the withers and weigh about 60-65 lbs. One of the characteristics of Goldens is their multi-length coat, which consists of a good undercoat during the colder months, with a longer, water-repellent outer coat with heavier feathering on the chest, tail, back of thighs and forelegs. The adult coat varies in shades of lustrous gold from cream to dark gold. Heideland’s Caledonia Rose of Cedar Ridge – Rosie – is a lovely cream girl!