MEET MEADOW: Meadow is everything we hoped for—intelligent, eager to please, and truly stunning. She is a beautiful English-type Golden Retriever with a gentle presence and exceptional promise. To us, she is perfect in every way. Meadow brings with her an outstanding pedigree and strong hereditary traits from her parents, making her a meaningful addition to our program.
Meadow comes to us from Cinnamon at Hoekema Homestead, a trusted mentor whose deep love for the Golden Retriever breed and genuine passion for people have been an invaluable part of our journey. Cinnamon’s willingness to openly share her knowledge, experience, and perspective has guided both our personal and professional growth as we continue to develop our program. Her mentorship is rooted in thoughtful, long-term development and a commitment to excellence—values we are proud to carry forward in everything we do.
As Meadow matures, and reaches important milestones, we will continue to update this page to keep you informed and connected along the way. Our ultimate goal is that Meadow’s puppies will be healthy and embody the intelligence, friendliness, and calm nature that make Golden Retrievers exceptional family companions, as well as outstanding candidates for therapy and service work—dogs capable of bringing comfort, companionship, and support to those who need them most.
Essential Golden Retriever DNA Tests Results K9 DATA LINK
- Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA-PRCD, GR-PRA1, & GR-PRA2): CLEAR (EMBARK)
- Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome (CMS): CLEAR (EMBARK)
- Degenerative Myelopathy, DM (SOD1A): CLEAR (EMBARK)
- Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (COL7A1): CLEAR (EMBARK)
- Muscular Dystrophy (DMD): CLEAR (EMBARK)
- Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 NCL 5 (CLN5 Exon 4 Deletion): CLEAR (EMBARK)
- Osteogenesis Imperfecta (COL1A1): CLEAR (EMBARK)
- Retina Dysplasia and/or Optic Nerve Hypoplasia (SIX6 Exon 1): CLEAR (EMBARK)
- Congenital Ichthyosis (ICH1 & ICH2): Ichthyosis ICH1 (PNPLA1): CARRIER (EMBARK) Ichthyosis ICH1 2 (ABHD5): CLEAR (EMBARK). One copy inherited. Breeding Rules & Recommendations: Clear x Clear: Produces 100% Clear puppies. Highly recommended; ideal for eliminating the disease from lines. Clear x Carrier: Produces roughly 50% Clear and 50% Carrier puppies. This pairing is considered safe, as no puppies will develop symptoms of Ichthyosis.
Core Phenotype Health Screenings
- Hips & Elbows: To be evaluated via X-rays and registered with the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) as well as PennHIP after Meadow reaches 24 months of age.
- Eyes: Cleared annually by a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist to screen for cataracts, distichia, and retinal issues. Scheduling for 12 months of age.
- Heart: To be examined by a veterinary cardiologist to rule out congenital heart diseases, particularly subvalvular aortic stenosis (SAS), after Meadow reaches 12 months of age.
AKC 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Competition
Meadow has been earning points toward an official AKC Puppy of Achievement certificate.
Results Best in Bread 1st Place / Sport 2nd Place PUYALLUP VALLEY DOG FANCIERS – BEG PUPPY 4-6 Months – 7/3/26
Results Best of Opposite Sex – Best dog that is the opposite sex to the Best of Breed winner. Tacoma Kennel Club – BEG PUPPY 4-6 Months – 7/18 + 19
Temperament and Training
All dogs can be good dogs, and all owners can be great owners, all it takes is a little bit of training, lots of love, and of course, plenty of praise along the way. Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) is a 10-skill test that teaches good manners to dogs and responsible dog ownership to their owners. Meadow has been participating in these classes and will soon take the test. We are very excited.
MEET BABY: This is a much anticipated ANNOUNCEMENT
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 exceptional temperament, beautiful structure, and a balanced personality. She is eager to be with people, incredibly affectionate, and amazingly gentle. Her build is on the smaller side sitting at 58 lbs. and 20.5 inches (height to withers), but strong, sleek and flawless. She carries a stunning, very light-colored coat with the perfect touch of soft waves that complements her overall beauty. Her movement is elegant, showcasing both grace and soundness. Her health testing results are excellent and her pedigree represent generations of quality that we strive to carry forward.
Their dad is a superstar in his own right. Tonka comes from an impeccable background and distinguished lineage filled with champions, remarkable longevity, proven temperaments, and generations of outstanding health test scores. Standing 23 inches tall and weighing 68 lbs, he boasts a stocky build with strong conformation, a wide blocky head, flawless movement, and a thick, long, dense, curly coat. Tonka has never met a person he didn’t instantly love. His breeder/owner, Cinnamon says that he was wonderfully easy to raise as a puppy. He is calm, attentive, sweet, deeply tuned in and has a heartwarming nature. His eyes are what gets you draws you in. His stare reacheches into yours soul and makes a home. His offspring are drop-dead gorgeous, 100% health clear, and perfect in every single way.
Here is a link to our puppy evaluation scorecard –Cedar Rock Puppy Scorecard