Meet Our Mini Golden Retriever Mamas!

Willow comes from Atkinson's Golden's Cookie and Teton River's Red Fisher! Willow is Genetically Clear on DM, GRPRA 1, GRPRA 2, ICH, MD, NCLGR, and prcd. She is DNA, OFA Hips , Heart, & Elbows, and Pennhip clear through parentage. Willow is a 100% field-bred golden retriever; this means that she is tall and athletic, with long legs, a longer muzzle, and a lighter-shedding coat.  Willow is 100% clear​ on Genetic Testing (through parentage), has a normal pen-hip ratio, and has good elbows and eyes. Willow has been health checked by a veterinarian, has had all her deworming and vaccines, and is fed PawTree kibble to ensure good health and temperament. Willow is completely clear of the IVDD gene (common in poodles, spaniels, and other small breeds), carries the TT gene for lower shedding, and she has high red genes for coloring. 

Willow has a very sweet, eager-to-please, happy, and loyal personality. She loves to sit and lay next to you on lazy days and run around the yard playing fetch whenever she can. Willow isn't a huge fan of baths, but she loves to swim in the lakes and ponds around our property whenever she is allowed. Willow loves meeting new friends - whether people or other animals - and is always quick to let them know how happy and smart she is! As for her trainability, Willow learned most of the tricks she knows by the time she was a year old, picking up on vocal cues and hand signals easily. Training time is one of the most exciting parts of her day, and she is always looking to do better, whether it's tweaking how she sits, or waiting for the moment when we release her from laying down, she is always open to making changes. We've trained Willow to not go upstairs or in rooms with carpet, to not jump on sofas or counters, to leave a room when we tell her to, to stay out of the kitchen, and to not come inside until she's invited. Willow knows over ten tricks and does them without any effort or hesitation. She not only masters these tricks and listens well, but she also loves to learn new ones! We're confident that these amazing characteristics will be passed on to her puppies!

Willow is a "field-bred golden retriever", meaning that she is smaller (this makes it easier to swim in water for hunting), has a smoother, more water resistant coat (for water-focused activities), is athletic, tall, slim, and more elegant-looking than the common "show golden retriever." Willow has adorable, expressive brown eyes with black liner around them to make them stand out, as well as a black nose and black paws. Her red coat is extremely low maintenance, velvety soft, and waves slightly around her ears and tail. Willow is smaller than the average golden retriever, only weighing in at 53 pounds and standing 25 inches at the shoulder. All of these traits, combined with her stunning red coloring and stellar genetic lineage, make her the perfect miniature golden retriever mama! 

Aspen comes from our very own Willow and Flint Steel! She is embark tested for all sorts of health concerns and traits and has passed every one of them! Aspen is  63.5% golden retriever, 21.8% standard poodle, 14.7% small poodle. Aspen is 100% clear​ on Genetic Testing (through parentage and Embark), has a normal pen-hip ratio, and has good elbows and eyes. Aspen has been health checked by a veterinarian, has had all her deworming and vaccines, and is fed PawTree kibble to ensure good health and temperament. Aspen is completely clear of the IVDD gene (common in poodles, spaniels, and other small breeds), carries the TT gene for lower shedding, and she has 6/10 red genes for coloring. 

Aspen has a very sweet, cuddly, observant, and loyal personality. She loves to rest her head in your hands while you pet her, lay down beside you when she's tired, or play fetch around the backyard. She isn't a huge fan or baths or water, but she loves to go on walks, runs, and hikes around our neighborhood whenever she has the chance! Aspen can be a little shy when meeting new animals, but new people are quick to learn just how sweet and loving she is! As for her trainability, Aspen learned most of the tricks she knows by the time she was six months old! Training time is one of the most excitable parts of her day, and - as she is so smart, eager-to-please, and can easily figure out what we want her to do - she picks up on things quickly and efficiently.  We've trained Aspen to not go upstairs or in rooms with carpet, to not jump on sofas or counters, to leave a room when we tell her to, to stay out of the kitchen, and to not come inside until she's invited. Aspen knows over ten tricks, and is proving she will know even more than her mama. She not only masters these tricks and listens well, but she also loves to learn new ones! We're confident that these amazing characteristics will be passed on to her puppies!

Aspen is considered a flat-haired (unfurnished) miniature goldendoodle. This means that she has the low-shedding coat, smaller size, and extra intelligence from the poodle, but the wavy coat, soulful eyes, and personality from the golden retriever! Aspen has adorable, expressive brown eyes with black liner around them to make them stand out, as well as a black nose and black paws. Her red and white coat It is extremely low maintenance, velvety soft, and waves slightly around her ears and tail. Aspen has a white chest, a partially white paw, and a ring of white fur around her throat, which looks very unique! Aspen is considered a small golden retriever (larger than a toy golden retriever, but smaller than a field-bred golden retriever), only weighing 40 pounds and standing 23" at the shoulder. All of these traits, combined with her stunning red coloring and stellar genetic lineage, make her the perfect miniature golden retriever mama! We will be planning Aspen's first litter in late 2025 or early 2026. 

 London comes from our very own Willow and Flint Steel! She has been tested through Embark for a wide range of health conditions and traits and has passed every single one! London is  61.7% Golden Retriever, 19.4% Poodle (Standard), and 18.9% Poodle (Small).

 She is completely clear on genetic testing (through both parentage and Embark), has a normal pen-hip score, and boasts excellent elbows and eye health. London has been thoroughly checked by our vet, is current on all her deworming and vaccines, and is fed PawTree kibble to keep her in top condition, both physically and temperamentally. London is fully clear of the IVDD gene (a common concern in poodles, spaniels, and other small breeds), carries the TT gene for reduced shedding, and (even though it doesn't look like it) has 6/10 red genes for her beautiful coloring, just like Aspen! 

London has a very happy, go-lucky, excited, and endlessly-optimistic personality! When I say she is the happiest dog I've ever met, I mean it! She loves to fetch anything you throw, from plastic water-bottles to rubber balls. She loves to run around the yard, give you lots of kisses, and rest her head in your hand while you pet her. While she’s not a big fan of baths, she absolutely adores swimming in the ponds and lakes around our land with her mama! London is excited to meet anyone and everyone, and while that's gotten her into trouble with a few cranky cats, she is still always outgoing and happy with any person - and animal - she meets. As for her intelligence, London learned most of her current tricks before she was even seven months old! Training sessions are one of the highlights of her day, and thanks to her eagerness to please and wish to do things correctly, she adores getting treats and pets from us anytime she does something right! We’ve trained London not to go upstairs or into carpeted rooms, to stay off counters and furniture, to leave rooms when told, to avoid the kitchen, and to wait to come inside until she’s invited. London already knows over eight tricks and is hoping to catch up to her mama and sister soon! We’re confident that these outstanding qualities will be passed on to her puppies! 

London is a flat-haired (unfurnished) miniature goldendoodle, which means she combines the poodle’s intelligence, low-shedding coat, and smaller size with the golden retriever’s wavy fur, soulful eyes, and wonderful personality. London has striking brown eyes lined with black that make them pop, along with a black nose and black paw pads. Her dark gold and white fur is very smooth and low-shedding (the easiest to manage of all our dogs) and ranges in different shades of gold and red that results in beautiful and classy fur! London is considered a small golden retriever—larger than a toy golden retriever but smaller than a field-bred golden retriever—weighing 39 pounds and standing 23.5 inches at the shoulder. Her gorgeous red coat, exceptional genetics, and amazing personality make her an ideal candidate to be a miniature golden retriever mama. We are planning London’s first litter for late 2025 or early 2026!