“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.



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
