Some of my original girls have gone but they have left a big mark with their offspring.
These are the girls that are currently in my breeding programme.
OTCH.AMBERTRAIL'S GOLDEN BRACKEN WC,AM.CDX was the start of my interest in breeding Goldens. My kennel was named after Bracken. She was a great worker and got a Dog World award for her CD. She also did flyball and scent hurdling. For many years she was on a demo group and we went around to seniors homes,schools etc. She also did some Therapy work.Bracken was 13 1/2 when she died.
VICTORIA OF BRACKENRIDGE CDX,TT is a Bracken daughter.Vikki was trained by my daughter Sarah until she got too busy at school. Vikki had 4 litters of puppies and was then retired ! She went to live with my sister-in-law and her husband in Edmonton where she was treated like the Queen she was.(She was born on Victoria day.)She loved camping and went on lots of trips. She even flew back 3 times when they came for a holiday. She welcomed Ian into the family and Ian grew up with her. Vikki was 15 when she died.
Vikki and her first litter
CH.OTCH.MEADOWPOND BRACKENRIDGE JENI WC,AM.CDX,CGC,TT St.John Ambulace Therapy Dog. Jeni passed away at the age of 14. She was a very active dog and involved in all kinds of activities as you can see by her titles. She took part in agility with Super Dogs at the Ottawa Ex. for 2 years running.She did flyball, scent hurdling and many demos for seniors and children.
BRACKENRIDGE'S PUSSY WILLOW WC.CGC.TT St.John Ambulance Therapy Dog. Willow was Jeni's daughter.
Willow was a very gentle dog and a super Therapy dog. She loved everyone.She was trained by my son Mark until he left home. She went wild when he came home!! She was the only dog who got up on the sofa or jumped the baby gate !!!! Willow was 11 1/2 when she died.
BRACKENRIDGE'S BADGER CD,WC,St.John Ambulance Therapy dog.Badger was Willow's sister and a Jeni daughter. When Badger finished being a mother she went to live with Jill and Julio where she was thoroughly spoilt!!! She is now at Rainbow Bridge after reaching the age of 13 yrs.Her daughter Rush has done very well in Obedience and agility.
FALLBROOK BRACKENRIDGE CHRISTY CD,St.John Ambulance Therapy Dog.Christy is a Jeni grandaughter. She lives with Sharron and has found her love in life beside visiting. She is ball crazy and loves Flyball. She has earned some flyball titles and was still competing at age 10! She is at Rainbow Bridge.
OTCH BRACKENRIDGE'S TREMBLING ASPEN WCI, JH, Am/Bda CDX, TT, CGC, Nov.Agility, AVDC, Adv.Jumpers, St.John Ambulance Therapy Dog.
Aspen was 13 1/2 yrs old when she went to Rainbow Bridge. She was my 3rd generation. Willow was her mother. As you can see Aspen is involved in many activities and is a traveller ! Aspen has been very busy with Agility which she loves. She was the first Golden to get a CKC Agility title. She went on to get her CKC Agility Intermediate and 1 leg on her Excellent.Under AKC she earned her Advanced Jumpers with weaves. Under AAC she earned her Veteran Master Agility Dog and her Masters Jumpers and Snooker titles. She is a very steady dog and loves people. Her greatest thrill is that she is now visiting the children at CHEO. She has been waiting several years for the decision for Therapy dogs to visit.
BRACKENRIDGE'S MOUNTAIN ASH. Rowan is Aspen's daughter. Rowan went to live with a family and came back to have her puppies. When she finished having puppies she just enjoyed being spoilt! She had 4 young people to keep her busy! She went to Rainbow Bridge in Aug.09 at the age of 15 yrs 5 mths.
BRACKENRIDGE'S LAUREL CD. Laurel was Rowan's daughter. Her daughter Sugar Maple carried on the "tree line".Laurel is at Rainbow Bridge.
BRACKENRIDGE'S I'M BRACKEN TOO CDX, WCI, JH, AG.X, ATCH, Ottawa Therapy Dog,
Bracken was Aspen's daughter. She went to Rainbow Bridge at the age of 14 yrs and 4 mths. She was involved in Obedience earning a Dog World award and a HIT.Her love was agility and field. She was very fast when running the agility course and flew through the weaves! She has retired from competition but is still very active running in the fields and swimming. She visits CHEO as an Ottawa Therapy Dog and loves it. The children look forward to her visit.
BRACKENRIDGE'S SUGAR MAPLE Nov.Agility(AKC). Maple was Aspen's Great Grand-daughter and was my 6th generation. Very sadly we lost Maple at the age of 4 1/2 yrs due to an unknown cause.Her daughter Magnolia - Lia carries on the tree line.
SHERHAVEN BRACKENRIDGE'S MELANIE.
Melanie also loved retrieving and swimming. She loved to slide and would climb up and slide down !! Melanie lived with Jill and Julio. We lost her very suddenly.at 5 years old.
BRACKENRIDGE'S CELESTIAL BURST.
Nova is 9 years old and is Bracken's daughter. She had 2 litters and has retired from motherhood. She is still very active with the family she is living with.
BRACKENRIDGE'S HAILEY'S COMET - Comet is Melanie's puppy from her second litter. She has retired from motherhood and enjoying life with her two-legged "sisiter" Ashley. She is ball crazy and always has one nearby! She is still very active.
BRACKENRIDGE'S RED PINE. - Pina is Jaz's daughter. She was born on June 29th 09.
Girls who have retired from breeding.
BRACKENRIDGE'S MOLLY MELINDA -Molly