LATEST NEWS ON TEGAN - GENTIANA GOLDEN PRINCE RESIDING IN THE UNITED STATES
We were very pleased to hear that Tegan has been on Television in Ohio. During the interview with the host, Cindy pointed out the difference between the British Cream and the American Golden Retriever and saying that they would be getting a new bitch puppy later this summer to join their family. A photo was shown of Tegan's dam - Clementina, with one of her puppies and the interview closed with Tegan's photograph and a request by the Host of the Programme to see the new puppy when they had brought her home from England.
CONGRATULATIONS:- To Tegan at his shows on the 16th and 17th May 2009 in Ravenna, Ohio, where he achieved 2 firsts in Junior Male & Best Male and then 1st in Junior Male again & Best Reserve Male in class.
Mitcharron Memphis Laird (Charlie) has now achieved his 4th Challenge Certificate and Working Trial Certificate in Serbia. He is now an International Serbian & Macedonian Champion.
On 28th March 2009 at the IV International Championship Show CACIB at Jagodina Charlie took lst in Open dog, the CC, CACIB. BOS and BOB. He is sire to Tegan (Ohio USA), Prudence and Primrose who are all doing well in the Show Ring. Very well done Pat (Parry) we are very pleased for you.
Tegan (Gentiana Golden Prince) for achieving 1st in Michigan U.S.A. in Junior Male Class 18 - 23 months - 21st February, 2009 and March 09 - 2 thirds at Windsor Championship Show in Canada, over two days.
Clementina (Abnalls Summer Dawn for Gentiana) who achieved 3 firsts as well as Best of Breed at Lancaster Show 8th February, 2009
Alexander (Mitcharron River Phoenix for Gentiana) who qualified for Dog of the Year 2008 Final - Lancaster & District C.S..
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Winston (Gartraith Dreamkeeper at Gentiana) who qualified for Veteran Dog of the Year 2008 Final - Lancaster & District C.S.
Gartraith Dream Keeper at Gentiana - Winston
After 7 second places at 7 Open Shows, Winston took 1st place in Gundog Open Class at Fylde Kennel Association Show on the 16th October, 2008. We are so pleased that after several years of having no interest in showing, he now enjoys it very much. As the saying goes "Better late than never."
Beryl and Frank welcome you to Gentiana Golden Retrievers and hope you enjoy browsing the website. We are updating our website constantly so please keep in touch. We "all" live in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the shores of Morecambe Bay, 7 miles from the Cumbrian border and only 30 minutes from the beautiful Lake District or Yorkshire Dales.
The photos show both of us and our goldens over the past 25 years and may suggest to you the reason for our dedication to "Goldens." Above all, a wonderful temperament, a Golden Retriever is a "go-anywhere, do anything - always wanting to be with you kind of dog." The perfect companion.
We are not commercial breeders, and generally only breed when we want a puppy ourselves and endeavour to improve our line. Families wishing to obtain a Golden Retriever puppy from us usually have to wait, but this should not deter those who are dedicated to improving the breed. All of our dogs live with us in our home and are first and foremost our pets for life.
Our Affix - Gentiana - is derived from the name of one of our lovely girls - Gartraith Gentian Image at Gentiana - Genny as we call her, was born in the Spring and is as beautiful as the Alpine Spring flower - Gentian.
In our Image Gallery you will find photos of all our girls and boys and we take a great pleasure in exhibiting our dogs at all levels.
All our dogs have their Pet Passports and have travelled with us to France. If anyone would like advice on taking their dog(s) onto the Continent we would be pleased to give any advice we can.
Major and Tara at Kensington Palace Gardens - Sept 1997
We try to take our "goldens" everywhere we go. They are all very well travelled. Visitors to Kensington Palace Gardens loved to see our two beautiful dogs- an unusual sight in London.
