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Breeders Supporting Breeders
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It should not be this hard to find a mentor When we started Cedar Rock Golden Retrievers, the advice we heard most often was “find a mentor.” We were lucky in some ways. From the star, we had a few good mentors around us that supported and encouraged us. They pointed out the places…
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MEET BABY: This is a much antisapated ANNOUNCEMENT
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We are so excited to announce that we have officially begun the processes of assessing a new FEMALE GOLDEN RETRIEVER to welcome in to our breeding program. The litter was born on August 16, 2026. Their mom, Noni is as sweet as pie. She is extraordinary in every way possible. She possesses exceptional temperament, beautiful structure,…
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Raising a Cedar Rock Puppy: A Training Timeline for the First Year
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Bringing home a puppy is the start of a long, wonderful education, and not just for the puppy. Here at Cedar Rock Golden Retrievers we tell every family the same thing: this takes months and years, not days. There is no rushing it, and honestly, you would not want to. The slow work of…
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This is a much anticipated ANNOUNCEMENT
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MEET BABY: We are so excited to announce that we have officially begun the processes of assessing a new FEMALE GOLDEN RETRIEVER to welcome in to our breeding program. The litter was born on August 16, 2026 at Hoekema Homestead. Their mom, Noni is as sweet as pie. She is extraordinary in every way possible. She possesses…
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When You Do Everything Right, and Things Still Go Wrong
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*A post about pregnancy care, whelping emergencies, and the heartbreak no breeder ever wants to write about.* This week our community lost a beautiful English Cream Golden Retriever momma. Her breeder did what good breeders do. She was in whelp with momma and her twelve magical puppies. Everything had gone well right up until it…
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Cedar Rock Puppy Scorecard
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Females Itty 16.5 oz Bitty 12.8 oz Thimble 14.3 oz Pebbles 13.7 oz Males for reference: Buttons 16.2 oz, Snippet 14.2 oz. Six pups total, whelped in about three hours. Weight Gain Benchmarks (the early tiebreaker) – Day 1: up to about 10 percent loss from birth weight is normal. More than that, flag…
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All Is Right in the World Today
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Yesterday afternoon and into the evening, I had the privilege of helping a first-time Golden Retriever momma welcome six adorable puppies into the world. There was something deeply special about being present for a litter’s arrival—especially because the mother was experiencing whelping for the first time. The room was quiet and purposeful. Every sound,…
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Puppy Training – Three Fun Recall Games
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Build a fast, happy recall by making coming to you the best part of the game. Use small, high-value treats and keep sessions short and upbeat. Treat Scatter & Run 1. Scatter a few treats on the ground for your dog to find. 2. While your dog is eating, run about 15 feet away.…
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Easy Frozen Treats for Golden Retrievers
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Warm days are made for simple adventures—lake trips, sprinkler games, shady naps, and, of course, a little something special from the freezer. Homemade frozen treats are such an easy way to add a bit of fun and enrichment to your Golden Retriever’s day. Best of all, many can be made with a few dog-friendly…