Each of our goldens lives in a home, as a family member for their entire lives. Not one of our goldens lives in a kennel and we intend to keep it that way. Goldens, like most dog breeds, thrive on relationships and companionship, they don’t like to spend time alone for long periods.  Our goldens are respected family members first and being part of our breeding program is a bonus part of their lives. 

Golden retrievers main health conditions involve hip and elbow displasia, eye conditions such as progressive retinal atrophy (pra), pigmentary uveitis and juvenille catracts, and heart disease such as subvalvular aortic stenosis. Fortunately we can screen our intended breeding stock for these conditions and make an informed decision of whether to move forward with breeding or not. Unfortunately breeding a health cleared dog is still never a 100% guarantee that any offspring won’t someday develop health conditions, but it is an absolutely necessary starting point. 

The Girls

The moms in our breeding program have their first litter shortly after they turn 2, and provided they recover easily and are healthy, our vet clears them to have their litters back to back. Provided they are in good health, it is much safer to have back to litters than risk a serious infection called “pyometra”. Our girls only have a maximum of 4 litters and then are spayed and retired, still young and in good health to spend lots of years with their families

Maple (Glenannon’s Driv’n Home For Christmas)

Born by c-section just prior to the Christmas blizzard that shut southwestern Ontario down in 2022, Maple’s registered name represents our snowy drive home, just in time to tuck in safely for Christmas that year!

A daughter to our Indie and Downtoearth Goldens, Bobby, Maple is a stable tempered, happy, patient girl who lives with her forever foster family and is growing up with 2 little girls.

Maple’s OFA clearances are here and her genetic report is here.

MARLEY (Glenannon’s This Too Shall Pass)

Marley is a daughter to our Fletch and Chloe. Her coat has darkened to resemble a lighter shade of her dad’s stunning dark red coat. Marley is being raised by a newly retired National Service Dogs staff member, and we are reaping the benefits of all her knowledge in dog care and training, as this girl is so well mannered, appropriately socialized and trained. Marley loves her food, treats and her toys and is always eager to politely say hello to anyone willing to pay attention to her.

We look forward to Marley’s first litter of pups, anticipated early 2026!

Marley’s genetic report is here and her OFA clearances to date are found here (hips and elbows will be added when she turns 2)

Aspen (BPIG Glenannon’s Northern Lights Dance Upon the Aspens NTD)

This gorgeous girl inside and out belongs to our Maggie and a lovely stud dog named Pablo (Ambercroft Goldens). She is loved, handled and trained by her best friend, Kait and they have been making quite the name for themselves in both the show ring and trials.

Aspen has gained so many skills, and she’s not even one year old yet! We look forward to her being a future mom for us, but until then, watch for her and Kait and all they are going to continue to learn and gain together.

The Boys

Fletch (GSR A Boy’s Best Friend)

Fletch is our Bravo and Gracie’s son. He is a darker red than both his parents, and has the large bone structure, broad head and big feet resembling his stunning father.  His registered name is “GSR A Boy’s Best Friend” and he spends his days living up to his name. Fletch has sired several litters for us, and we have many more off his offspring to look forward to in the future. 

Fletch’s OFA clearances to date are here and his genetic testing can be found here

Phoenix (Glenannon’s Storm Chaser)

Phoenix is a son to our Piper (Youngcountry GSR Eva’s Prodigy) and sired by Oshie of Henne Goldens. He is a big, handsome boy who closely resembles his mom, but even more importantly is his disposition. Phoenix is a calm, well mannered, extremely friendly boy. He is also a graduated therapy dog with The Phoenix Canine Initiative. We are very proud of the brighter days he brings to the 1st Responders and Front Line Workers he visits regularly. And the best part is, he loves his visits as much as the humans do ♥ 

Phoenix’s health clearances are here and his genetic testing is here

Kane (Glenannon’s Braveheart Kane Arose From Zeus)

This very handsome boy is a true mix of his parents. His facial features and colouring are almost identical to his mom (Peach) but his large blocky head and broad build resemble his dad (Zeus, Goldenfield Kennels). A happy fellow who loves being out in the bush with his family, using his nose to track deer, rabbits and birds. He has been working on his retrieving skills too and we may have the beginnings of a field line starting with Kane.  We will be completing his hip and elbow clearances in spring of 2024 and look forward to the pups & perhaps future bird retrievers he will produce in the near future. 

Kane’s OFA clearances are here and his genetic profile is here

Balsam (CanCH BPISS BPIG U-CH NN AE AV Ambercroft’s Balsam Fare at Glenannon NTD SDN)

Our up and coming stud dog “Balsam” is already making quite a name for himself. He and his handlers (and family members), Kendall and Sharon, have been busy in the conformation show rings for both CKC and UKC events, as well as nose-work trials. He is off to fantastic start … and we have a good feeling the best is yet to come!!

Balsam came to us from Ambercroft Goldens and is loved, trained and handled by @better.with.balsam and @two.mutts.and.a.show.dog

Look out world, there are big things continuing to come from this lovely boy.