History
When we had to say good-bye to our amazing Ace we planted the beautiful Tea Rose "Remember Me." Each summer it blooms to remind us of the happy years we enjoyed his companionship and loyalty.
When we had to say good-bye to our amazing Ace we planted the beautiful Tea Rose "Remember Me." Each summer it blooms to remind us of the happy years we enjoyed his companionship and loyalty.
Our Wedding Day would not have been complete without our wonderful Ace. He joined in all the activities.
Our Wedding Day would not have been complete without our wonderful Ace. He joined in all the activities.
This Floribunda Rose "Golden Memories" - was planted in remembrance of our wonderful Major, a direct son of Sh Ch Jobeka Jasper of Nortonwood.
This Floribunda Rose "Golden Memories" - was planted in remembrance of our wonderful Major, a direct son of Sh Ch Jobeka Jasper of Nortonwood.

 

We have been brought up with dogs, and have had dogs all our lives. Over the years we have enjoyed having Cocker Spaniels, a Boxer, Pekingese, a Bull Mastiff and Gundogs. We were drawn into the Show Arena by Beryl's aunt, Mrs. Catherine Hodgson of Morecambe, who was a national and international judge of Cockers and Whippets, and dedicated to the dog world all her life.
We have had Retrievers in particular since 1982, with our first boy, a Labrador Retriever - Anser of Howcreek - out of an Australian Champion. We called him Ace because he was just that in every respect. He kept company with our ailing aunt every night for 4 months, after bereavement and insisted on being at our wedding.
Sadly he left us to go to the Rainbow Bridge on New Year's Eve 1989. Mother and her twin sister "wept buckets" as he had been a friend to mother and a companion for her sister at the time of losing her husband. 
Upon his passing, we knew we had to move quickly to fill the void. No Labrador puppies were available at that time, but by a miracle we came across a litter of 11 Golden Retrievers at Otterscroft at Standish Lower Ground, Near Wigan, Lancashire.
We did not at that time appreciate the excellence of the pedigree and there was just one puppy dog available. THAT WAS THE ONE WHICH CHOSE US! One week later he was happy to come home with us to embark on a "life of love" - and was utterly spoiled by all the family.

 
     
 Major






Otterscroft Gruinard - Major- was a son of Sh Ch. Jobeka Jasper of Nortonwood... and so began our love of The Golden Retriever. Frank wanted a particular little bitch puppy from the litter, but all were spoken for, so we left a message to be contacted when that particular bitch produced offsprings.Three years later we received a message from Beamsley Retrievers at Long Marston, Yorkshire, (formerly of Otley), telling us that our little bitch puppy was ready to collect! So began our life with Beamsley Becky - Tara - a truly adorable puppy.
 
    
 

 

Tara was a grand-daughter of Sh Ch Jobeka Jasper of Nortonwood. NOW WE WERE REALLY HOOKED.




 In Memorium
  

 

  

 

 

Tara's Rose - Scentimental 

 


 




 


Major  1990 - 2004 & Tara 1994 - 2005 at Troutbeck, Nr. Windermere, Lake District
They both loved the water, whether it be river, lake or sea.

 

 


Seven years later along came Gartraith Dreamkeeper at Gentiana - Winston - a gorgeous boy and son of Sh Ch Elswood the Highlander.





 Following Major's passing in February 2004, we welcomed our very pretty Genny - Gartraith Gentian Image at Gentiana in May 2004.
In July 2005 Mitcharron Memphis Mist for Gentiana (Shiana) came to us from North Wales, followed in October 2005 by Abnalls Summer Dawn for Gentiana (Clementina.)

 

Clementina & Shiana - June 2009


                                                    


This is Clementina with her two daughters Prudence and Primrose with Frank whilst on holiday in North Wales in May 2008.


Alexander

 


Alexander has a wonderful loving temperament and excellent conformation.

He is no longer at stud

 

 

 

 

 Mitcharron River Phoenix for Gentiana

       

    Mitcharron Memphis Rose (1 Reserve CC)

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  Sh Ch Shardanell Talk O''The Town at Ipcress JW  
                                                               

 

 



Some of the puppies sired by Alexander

 

Lottie






Juno



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Winston

 

 






Harvey




 Violet (Gentiana Golden Tamara) - is a daughter of Shiana and Alexander.  
                                                                 


Please keep in touch with our website for regular updates, and view our progeny page and image galleries for photos of all our puppies and dogs.



Over the past 5 years  three of our "goldens" - Genny, Shiana & Winston - have paid visits to the local Nursing Home for the Elderly and have made quite an impact on the Residents by their presence. All three have such patience that the Residents look forward to seeing them.
Genny, Shiana & Winston have an aptitude to evoke that all important physical contact which is so important, as some of the Residents are normally quite inward and uncommunicative.


                                   

 

Gentian (Genny)                                                                      Winston

                                           


Shiana in show position - she gained best of Breed  on 14th February, 2010


All of our dogs are shown from Puppy to Veteran level and all enjoy the show ring. They all want to get onto the grooming table when getting ready for a show.



From left to right - Tammy, Genny & Winston

 

 

Winston at Garstang Agricultural Show

Gartraith Dreamkeeper at Gentiana - Winston

Gartraith Alexina

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Sh Ch Elswood the Highlander

                                 

 
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