Retired Females

Maisy, the daughter of Millie, is one of the most athletic Goldens we’ve ever had on the farm. Born July 8, 2017, she is now 8 years old and still full of energy and charm. Her beautiful, soft coat is a darker shade than most Goldens, making her stand out in both looks and personality.

Maisy has a well-known “toy addiction” and can often be found with a ball tucked between her paws, even while she naps. She’s a lively, spirited companion with a playful streak, yet always ready to settle in close for a quiet moment together.

Mia, the daughter of Miley, was born January 28, 2013, making her 12.5+ years old. Still moving phenomenally for her age, Mia carries herself with grace and energy, her beautiful dark coat soft to the touch.

Over the years, Mia produced some of the finest puppies in our program, passing down her excellent temperament and striking looks. Now enjoying her golden years, she spends most of her time relaxing near the house but still enjoys venturing out to see what’s happening on the farm. Taught by her mother Miley, Mia has a mischievous streak when it comes to sneaking sweet corn from the patch. She also has a lifelong love of water, making her a joy to watch on warm days.

Lacey was born August 20, 2010, and passed away January 11, 2024, making her 13 years and 5 months old. The daughter of Lucy, she was the very first female I hand-picked from a litter and raised through all the years of her life.

An excellent hunter with a deep love for water, Lacey embraced everything the farm had to offer. In her later years, she became known for her daily routine of walking the farm’s boundary, an unshakable habit that continued even in her final months as she made her rounds to investigate. She was, in every way, the definition of a Golden.

Miley joined our farm at 3½ years old and lived to be just over 13 years old. She quickly became a cornerstone of our breeding program and the matriarch of a multi-generational line we still cherish today. Miley is the one who started the “toy addiction” we now see carried through her offspring, three generations later.

Though she didn’t grow up on a farm, she learned to absolutely love it. Incredibly fast and athletic, Miley thrived in open spaces and embraced the active life here. She was a devoted mother, producing puppies with her intelligence, athleticism, and affectionate nature. Miley also had a special fondness for hugs, making her not only a great dog but an irreplaceable companion.

Lucy was the dog who marked the moment I took my hobby to the next level. Purchased from a local breeder, she became an integral part of both our family and farm life. Lucy grew up alongside my boys, never missing a beat as they worked with their 4-H animals.

Athletic, gentle, and fiercely loyal, Lucy was the perfect companion, equally at home in the field as she was relaxing with the family. She laid the foundation for the generations of Goldens that followed, setting the standard for the temperament and devotion we strive for in our breeding program.

It all started with Libby. Shortly after I got married, an elderly neighbor fell and broke her hip, just days after getting an 8-week-old Golden Retriever puppy. That puppy came to live with us and Libby became my very first Golden Retriever. From that moment, I was hooked.

Libby grew up alongside my boys in their early years, embodying everything you could ever want in a dog around young children, gentle, patient, and endlessly loving. She was the spark that began my lifelong passion for Goldens. She lived to be 14 years old.