“Bonnie”

Athollridge Merry Dancers

About:

  • DOB: April 18, 2024
  • AKC SS48425503, KC BB24815004 (United Kingdom)
  • Coefficient Of Inbreeding (COI): 5.33%
    Ancestor Loss Coefficient (AVK): 27.19%
  • Weight: 48 lbs.
  • Coat: Moderate feathering, wavy, dark golden
  • UK Import (Scotland), Working Class Golden Lineage

Titles: Bonnie is competing for her SHR and JH titles in 2025.

Genetic Test Results:

  • prcd-PRA status:   Paw Print 212786 Clear
  • PRA1 status:          Paw Print 212786 Clear
  • PRA2 status:         Paw Print 212786 Clear
  • Ichthyosis 1 and 2 status:  Paw Print 212786 Clear
  • DM status: Paw Print 212786 Clear
  • NCL status: Paw Print 212786 Clear

Structural Health Status:

  • OFA Prelim Hips: Good
  • OFA Prelim Elbow: Normal

Description: 

Bonnie is an AKC and KC (United Kingdom) registered field-bred Golden Retriever. Born in the Highlands of Scotland near the village of Dunkeld in Perthshire, Bonnie came to us here in Texas at 12 weeks old. She is from a long line of working goldens with both parents a part of the breeders “picking up” team. She currently stands 20 inches tall, weighs 48 pounds, and is a steady, determined and watery retriever with excellent conformation and an exuberant temperament. Bonnie is intelligent, learns concepts quickly and has a strong work ethic. Bonnie is currently competing for her AKC Junior Hunter (JH) and her UKC Started Retriever (SHR) titles. She has a sweet disposition, loves people, and has an excellent off switch. She is house-trained, crate-trained, and is a wonderful family companion.

Pedigree

Training:

  • Professionally Trained
  • Bird Introduction (build prey drive)
  • Proper Gun Introduction
  • Kenneling
  • Sit (sit means sit, no stay needed)
  • Here
  • Front to Side Heel
  • Walking Heel
  • Place
  • Lay Down
  • Whistle commands (Here)
  • E collar Conditioning
  • Forced Retrieve/Force Fetch Training
  • Hunt Command & Nose Work
  • Swim Work
  • Stand Work
  • Steady to Shot
  • Decoy Introduction
  • Marking drills on land and water
  • Single Marks/Retrieves
  • Upland Training
  • Extensive dead bird work primarily with ducks / pheasants
  • Considerable practice hunting situations