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| • Our Family • Our Kennel Name & Goals • Credits / Mentors |
Our Family
We live just north of Dallas, Texas. We moved here from Nebraska in 2007. We feel so fortunate to have finally found our dream home with a large, fenced yard and pool. It is perfect for our family and allows our beloved goldens to run and play. The photo (left) was taken at our daughter's graduation from Northwestern University in 2006.
Our daughter is in residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) back in Omaha. At five, she stated she was going to be a doctor, asked for crutches and a doctor kit - and never looked back! We are so proud of her!
Our son is in high school, plays electric guitar and is pursuing his black belt in Tae Kwon Do! He is a red belt at present. He likes to keep up his tennis game and plays during the summer months. He is also amazing in his knowledge of the internet and gaming so, who knows...
Our dogs are an important part of our family and our lives. They entertain, inspire and love us unconditionally. What's not to love and learn from them??!!
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Our Kennel Name & Goals
Below is a brief explanation behind why we chose "Wyndance" as our kennel name and the Goals we have going forward.
- First and foremost, we want to give credit to our start in the breed - PrairieWyn's Wynd Walker, CGC
- Second, because we are trained in ballroom dance, we appreciate beautiful movement. In humans, it is trained. In goldens, it is bred - through correct structure.
- Third, because our original name, chosen years ago, was location dependant - we realized, that where we live is not important. How we live and the choices we make are!
- Fourth, we make this statement: "Dedicated to Promote and Perfect Beautiful Movement, Intelligence and Sound Temperament". While no dog or puppy is "perfect", we know that a breeder must make a committment to the betterment of their breed. To look at the whole dog/puppy, not just certain aspects. We feel this can only be achieved by being honest, involved and open-minded.
Unfortunately, there are many bad breeders/puppy mills out there. They use catch-phrases like "Championship lines", "white" or "platinum" - and try to convince you that because of this, their golden retriever puppies are "rare" and charge exhorbitant prices. So, we try to provide you with lots of good information on our website so you can begin here to educate yourselves before you purchase - because our "statement" above is not only a committment to the breed, it is also a committment to YOU!
You are welcome to contact us for help - whether you get a puppy from us or not!
There is obviously meaning for us in the name we chose. It is an important distinction for us going forward and we are pleased that it is, and will be, the affix on all the puppies that we breed for many years to come!!
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Credits / Mentors
It is important to us, to give special thanks to the countless mentors who have shared their knowledge and time over the years. And to each and every golden enthusiast who has shared their friendship, knowledge, concerns, joys and sorrows so openly with me for so many wonderful years - I thank you.
I truly learn something new with each passing day that we live and work with these beautiful, intelligent dogs - and from the breeders, friends we have made, and families we have come to know - through our involvement in the world of golden retrievers! I feel truly blessed. Again, thank you!
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Favorite Quotes:
"A dog is not 'almost human', and I know of no greater insult to the canine race than to describe it as such."
- John Holmes
"If a dog will not come to you after having looked you in the face, you should go home and examine your conscience."
- Woodrow Wilson |
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