Our Goldens
R A P T O R
The day we welcomed this sweet European boy into our home was also the day we received the heartbreaking news that our dear friend Zane Schaeffer had passed away in a tragic motorcycle accident. As we held our new puppy and grieved, we knew in our hearts that we wanted to honor Zane by naming him after someone so special.
Zane and his younger brothers shared a love for airsoft and created a group called “Raptor 6,” making Raptor the perfect name for this incredible boy. Zane had the biggest, most compassionate heart, and an excitement for life that was contagious, and we see so many of those same qualities in our Raptor.
Raptor’s father, Benya, was imported from Tramin Kennels and comes from an exceptional line of multi-champion Goldens. Raptor is an 80-pound sweetie who loves everyone he meets, human and animal alike. He has an excellent PennHIP rating and clear health testing, and we are incredibly grateful to have this loving, blocky-headed boy as part of our program.
M A V E R I C K
“Maverick,” named after Pete “Maverick” Mitchell from Top Gun, is our stunning English Golden Retriever stud. Weighing around 80 pounds, he has a beautiful blocky head, a gorgeous white coat, and the kindest, most soulful eyes. Beyond his striking appearance, Maverick’s gentle and loving personality is what makes him truly special. He is a true gentleman who absolutely adores his puppies, often getting down on their level to play, sharing his toys, and showing them his sweet, patient nature. He has a special way with children, making them feel safe and loved. At heart, Maverick is still a big puppy himself—he always has to have something in his mouth and is happiest when he’s surrounded by the people and puppies he loves.
E S M E R A L D A
​Meet Esmeralda, named after the compassionate character from Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame. True to her namesake, she has a heart of gold and a gentle nature. Coming from exceptional lines in Romania and Ukraine, Esmeralda has a beautiful blocky head, a stunning white fluffy coat, and a personality to match. Esmeralda is a total foodie, eager to please, incredibly smart, and wonderfully attentive. She has a calm, easygoing nature that is rare for a young Golden, and we are so excited to have her as part of our program. Pleased to report that she passed her OFA eye and heart evaluations, and is waiting to get her hips and elbows finalized!
A S T R I D
Named after Hiccup’s girlfriend in How to Train Your Dragon, Astrid was inspired by a strong, loyal, and fearless Viking warrior—qualities we see in our own Astrid every day. Astrid is truly a sweetheart with a teddy bear face and a heart full of love. She is incredibly loyal, eager to please, and wonderfully competitive. She has been a joy to train and would happily play fetch all day long! Astrid is currently continuing her health testing, passing OFA heart and eyes, and awaiting her hip and elbow evaluation, and we are excited for her future in our program.
N A T A L I E
Natalie is every bit as endearing, kind, cheerful, and warm-hearted as her namesake from Love Actually. She has a gentle, loyal nature and a heart full of love. One of our largest females, Natalie is wonderfully calm and serene while still enjoying life to the fullest. On hot days, you can often find her relaxing in her kiddie pool, and when she’s outside, she’s always ready for a good adventure. Her happy place is curled up beside you on the couch. With her big puppy-dog eyes, intelligence, and eagerness to please, Natalie has a way of capturing everyone’s heart. We absolutely adore her!
L E I A
Leia (pronounced LAY-uh), named after Princess Leia from Star Wars, is our clever little girl with a big personality. Just like her namesake, she is smart, confident, and full of charm. At just over 50 pounds, Leia is on the smaller side, but there is so much personality packed into her petite frame. She is famous for gently placing her paw on you when she wants attention, and her playful spirit shines through with her daily zoomies and love for swimming. Leia has the prettiest eyes, the sweetest little face, and a stunning short, dark red coat with a beautiful texture. She is incredibly friendly, loyal, and loves being both inside with her people and outdoors where she can explore and play. Her only request? Keeping those paws clean—mud is definitely not her favorite!
A R W E N
We lovingly named Arwen after one of our favorite characters from The Lord of the Rings, and she embodies the same grace, beauty, and nobility as her namesake, Arwen Undómiel. Arwen loves cuddles, tries very hard to please, enjoys being brushed, and has a special way of gazing deeply into your eyes that makes you feel completely loved. Her favorite past time is hunting small critters, like squirrels, toads, or skinks. The words that describe her best come from her namesake: “...queenly she looked...” That is our Arwen—graceful and gentle in every way.
D O R O T H Y
Dorothy is our beautiful light golden/cream girl with a heart as sweet as her name. Inspired by Dorothy from Hacksaw Ridge, we chose this name because of the kindness, loyalty, and unwavering support her namesake showed. Our Dorothy carries those same qualities. She has the cutest little smile, a gentle, humble, and loving personality, and a natural desire to please. She is obedient, eager to learn, and truly a sweetheart. We are so grateful to have such a lovely girl as part of our program.
R O S E
After falling in love with Rose and Jack’s story in Titanic, we knew we had to name one of our girls after Rose Dawson. Our Rose has lived up to her name perfectly—she is independent and headstrong, yet incredibly sensitive, loyal, and loving. She has the darkest deep red coat of all our Goldens and will happily give you hugs all day long. (she's a stage 5 clinger) Her adorable little “eyebrows” above her eyes give her the sweetest expressions, and she has a ferocious love for big rocks or sticks. Rose loves running around and playing with her sister June, but she is also an affectionate, devoted companion who always wants to be close. A daughter of Elly, we are so excited to continue carrying on her wonderful line through Rose.
J U N E
After watching Walk the Line, we fell in love with the heart and spirit of Johnny Cash’s wife, June, and knew we had to carry that name forward. Our June is every bit as loyal, warm, outgoing, kind, and resilient as her namesake. She absolutely loves people and is happiest when she is with her humans. Whether it’s a game of fetch, a walk through the woods, a car ride, or simply a good cuddle, June is always ready to be by your side. She is incredibly devoted and never wants to miss a moment with the people she loves. June is also one of Elly’s puppies, and she carries so many of her mama’s best qualities. We are so grateful to continue Elly’s wonderful legacy through this sweet girl.