Welcome to White Diamond Golden Retrievers in the Heartland!
Hobby breeding in the heart of the nation located in beautiful Oklahoma City.
Hobby breeding in the heart of the nation located in beautiful Oklahoma City.
|
About the breeder, owner and girls of these beautiful Golden Retrievers. Diana Bristol's love for dogs expanded years ago when she bred her schnauzer a few times. As a child, she always wanted to have puppies but never had the opportunity. Now, Diana is blessing her two amazing daughters with the opportunity to care, raise and love these beautiful Golden Retriever puppies. Not only is it a great opportunity to teach her children about caring for dogs but also allows the girls to learn the stepping stones into becoming responsible, loving, caring young adults.
Together, we are a team raising these amazing dogs. |
Our first Golden Retriever-----Brinkley----American Golden
Why English Golden Retrievers? In January 2012, we lost our American Golden Brinkley after 13 wonderful years. The girls wanted another dog as sweet and gentle as Brinkley. Diana's search for the perfect dog led her to the discovery of the beautiful English Cream Golden Retrievers. After weeks of searching, we packed up and headed for Colorado to find our "Diamond in the Rockies". Of course, we didn't watch the weather before travel and found ourselves stuck in a blizzard, but we didn't turn back until we had our precious Marlee! It is truly amazing how her personality is exactly like our former Brinkley's. Diana was always saddened she didn't bred Brinkley years ago as she was an amazing dog. Diana has been a nurse since 1995 and worked in the rehabilitation of patients who where injured etc. During her years of work, her love for therapy dogs emerged and she discovered there were no retrievers in Oklahoma when looking for retrievers. She had to go out of state to get Marlee. It was then decided to bred Marlee so Oklahomans would have some of these wonderful dogs in our state! The heartland of the United States! So, here we are.....our adventure begins!
There is only one breed of American Kennel Club registered Golden Retriever. The English Golden Retriever is basically “a Golden Retriever bred to the KC standards” and an American Golden Retriever is “a Golden Retriever bred to the AKC standards.”
There is only one breed of American Kennel Club registered Golden Retriever. The English Golden Retriever is basically “a Golden Retriever bred to the KC standards” and an American Golden Retriever is “a Golden Retriever bred to the AKC standards.”
About Hobby Breeding
A true hobby breeder will breed for the betterment of the breed. Each of their dogs are hand picked, raised in their home, have health clearances (for example OFA, Penn-HIP, CERF...), and are part of the family. The dogs of a good hobby breeder are not kept in kennels 24/7, are actively involved with their humans, and have a large, clean yard and the house to themselves. The puppies that come from hobby breeders are very well socialized, very healthy, and adapt well when they go to their new homes. A good hobby breeder keeps their dog's bloodlines pure and breeds for optimal health and excellent temperament. A good hobby breeder is the best person to get a dog from. They know their dogs and they take care of their dogs: they make it their job to do so. |
In the early 1800's game was plentiful in England and Scotland, and hunting was both a sport and a practical way of obtaining food. Retrievers came into prominence because of the desire for a medium-sized dog that would do well in wild-fowling, both waterfowl and upland game. During the 19th century, gamekeepers at the Guisachan estate of Lord Tweedmouth at Inverness-Shire, Scotland, kept records of the development of the Golden.
Lord Tweedmouth bought his first Yellow Retriever in the mid-19th century. The location of Tweedmouth's estate on the Tweed River had a direct bearing on the program pursued by the Lord to produce the characteristics he desired in his Yellow Retrievers. Along the shores of
this river was the light-colored Tweed Water Spaniel, the hardy type of spaniel used for retrieving and known for their intelligence, courage and ability. The Tweed Water Spaniel had tremendous influence on Tweedmouth's developing breed, as he bred his original stud "Nous" to "Belle," a Tweed Water Spaniel, to produce four yellow puppies. Later on down the line, cross-breedings integrated Irish Setter, Bloodhound, and more Tweed Water Spaniel to obtain the Golden Retriever we recognize today.
Yellow or Golden
Retrievers became popular in England toward the end of the 19th century, and they were first shown in England (listed as Golden Flat-Coats) in 1908. In 1913 they obtained separate status when the Golden Retriever Club (of England) formed, and the breed arrived in North America in the 1920's. The first Golden was registered by the AKC in 1925, and the breed flourished in the 1930's and '40s. Used predominantly as hunters, Goldens proved strong in the show ring also, although unlike today, the darker gold colors were initially favored over the light. Over the years, the Golden Retriever has grown to become one of the most successful, recognizable, and popular breeds in history in all areas.
The Golden Retriever, with its intelligence and eager to please attitude, is one of the most popular breeds in the United States according to AKC® registration statistics. The working ability that has made the Golden Retriever such a useful hunting companion also make him an ideal guide, assistance and search and rescue dog. The golden-colored coat is the hallmark of this versatile breed, and can range from light to dark gold.
This active and energetic Sporting breed can adapt to many different living situations but requires daily exercise. His water-repellant double-coat sheds seasonally and needs regular brushing. With his friendly temperament and striking golden color, this breed is both beautiful to look at and a joy to own.
Size, Proportion, Substance
Males
23-24 inches in height at withers; females 21½ - 22½ inches. Dogs up to one inch above or below standard size should be proportionately penalized. Deviation in height of more than one inch from the standard shall disqualify. Length from breastbone to point of buttocks slightly greater than height at withers in ratio of 12:11. Weight for dogs 65-75 pounds; bitches 55-65 pounds.
Coat
Dense and water-repellent with good undercoat. Outer coat firm and resilient, neither coarse nor silky, lying close to body; may be straight or wavy. Untrimmed natural ruff; moderate feathering on back of forelegs and on underbody; heavier feathering on front of neck, back of
thighs and underside of tail. Coat on head, paws, and front of legs is short and even. Excessive length, open coats, and limp, soft coats are very undesirable. Feet may be trimmed and stray hairs neatened, but the natural appearance of coat or outline should not be altered by cutting or clipping.
Color
Rich, lustrous golden of various shades. Feathering may be lighter than rest of coat. With the exception of graying or whitening of face or body due to age, any white marking, other than a few white hairs on the chest, should be penalized according to its extent. Allowable light shadings are not to be confused with white markings. Predominant body color which is either extremely pale or extremely dark is undesirable. Some latitude should be given to the light puppy whose coloring shows promise of deepening with maturity. Any noticeable area of black or other off-color hair is a serious fault.
Temperament
Friendly,
reliable, and trustworthy. Quarrelsomeness or hostility towards other dogs or
people in normal situations, or an unwarranted show of timidity or nervousness,
is not in keeping with Golden Retriever character. Such actions should be
penalized according to their significance.
Lord Tweedmouth bought his first Yellow Retriever in the mid-19th century. The location of Tweedmouth's estate on the Tweed River had a direct bearing on the program pursued by the Lord to produce the characteristics he desired in his Yellow Retrievers. Along the shores of
this river was the light-colored Tweed Water Spaniel, the hardy type of spaniel used for retrieving and known for their intelligence, courage and ability. The Tweed Water Spaniel had tremendous influence on Tweedmouth's developing breed, as he bred his original stud "Nous" to "Belle," a Tweed Water Spaniel, to produce four yellow puppies. Later on down the line, cross-breedings integrated Irish Setter, Bloodhound, and more Tweed Water Spaniel to obtain the Golden Retriever we recognize today.
Yellow or Golden
Retrievers became popular in England toward the end of the 19th century, and they were first shown in England (listed as Golden Flat-Coats) in 1908. In 1913 they obtained separate status when the Golden Retriever Club (of England) formed, and the breed arrived in North America in the 1920's. The first Golden was registered by the AKC in 1925, and the breed flourished in the 1930's and '40s. Used predominantly as hunters, Goldens proved strong in the show ring also, although unlike today, the darker gold colors were initially favored over the light. Over the years, the Golden Retriever has grown to become one of the most successful, recognizable, and popular breeds in history in all areas.
The Golden Retriever, with its intelligence and eager to please attitude, is one of the most popular breeds in the United States according to AKC® registration statistics. The working ability that has made the Golden Retriever such a useful hunting companion also make him an ideal guide, assistance and search and rescue dog. The golden-colored coat is the hallmark of this versatile breed, and can range from light to dark gold.
This active and energetic Sporting breed can adapt to many different living situations but requires daily exercise. His water-repellant double-coat sheds seasonally and needs regular brushing. With his friendly temperament and striking golden color, this breed is both beautiful to look at and a joy to own.
Size, Proportion, Substance
Males
23-24 inches in height at withers; females 21½ - 22½ inches. Dogs up to one inch above or below standard size should be proportionately penalized. Deviation in height of more than one inch from the standard shall disqualify. Length from breastbone to point of buttocks slightly greater than height at withers in ratio of 12:11. Weight for dogs 65-75 pounds; bitches 55-65 pounds.
Coat
Dense and water-repellent with good undercoat. Outer coat firm and resilient, neither coarse nor silky, lying close to body; may be straight or wavy. Untrimmed natural ruff; moderate feathering on back of forelegs and on underbody; heavier feathering on front of neck, back of
thighs and underside of tail. Coat on head, paws, and front of legs is short and even. Excessive length, open coats, and limp, soft coats are very undesirable. Feet may be trimmed and stray hairs neatened, but the natural appearance of coat or outline should not be altered by cutting or clipping.
Color
Rich, lustrous golden of various shades. Feathering may be lighter than rest of coat. With the exception of graying or whitening of face or body due to age, any white marking, other than a few white hairs on the chest, should be penalized according to its extent. Allowable light shadings are not to be confused with white markings. Predominant body color which is either extremely pale or extremely dark is undesirable. Some latitude should be given to the light puppy whose coloring shows promise of deepening with maturity. Any noticeable area of black or other off-color hair is a serious fault.
Temperament
Friendly,
reliable, and trustworthy. Quarrelsomeness or hostility towards other dogs or
people in normal situations, or an unwarranted show of timidity or nervousness,
is not in keeping with Golden Retriever character. Such actions should be
penalized according to their significance.
- Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1925.
- Average size: from 55 to 75 pounds.
- Devoted companions, hunting dog.