After 5 years with us and many homes made happy with puppies from Clara, she is now ready to retire in February 2022. Clara, one of our first females, has been a great mother to her puppies, and a wonderful companion to us and our children. She is confident, calm, athletic and has a great life ahead of her as a family dog for a new household. As difficult as it is to say goodbye to one of our older pets, we feel that is is more important for our goldens to live out the remainder of their days with outstanding “forever parents” who will provide an excellent retirement for them. We are now opening up a screening process for Clara and will carefully consider which family is most qualified to provide a “forever home” for her. Please click this link to apply for Clara.

Clara in her younger years

Clara, the doting mother

Here’s a fun and easy way to teach your dog to come when called.

Coming when called – a “recall” as it’s often known in dog-training circles – is arguably the most important behavior you can teach your dog. It can literally save his life. Continue reading by clicking the link below.

Daily Practice Makes for Perfect Dog Recalls

Merry Christmas

from Windy Knoll Goldens: Greg, Arielle, our kiddos, and all our Goldens!

We hope that you enjoy a wonderful celebration of this most special time of the year!

Amidst all the fun Christmas festivities we are enjoying, we especially rejoice that Jesus Christ came to earth in order that He would be the perfect Savior for each one of us, paying for our sins and giving us peace, joy, and eternal life!

“And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. ” Luke 2:10,11

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6

With a fresh layer of snow blanketing the ground here in Maine, Christmas lights twinkling, pine greens abounding, and lots of fresh baked cookies wafting their aroma throughout the house, it’s definitely feeling like December around here! Our two newest beautiful English Cream pups, Snowflake and Cottonball,  are enjoying Christmas festivities and exploring the Christmas tree!

It’s hard to beat sweet Golden snuggles by the Christmas tree! Elizabeth has decided she would like Cottonball for her very own.

Snowball is decked out for exploring.

Posing for a picture…

Before the snow came, Snowflake enjoyed a last romp in the grass, but she is equally excited about snow!

Any presents for me?

A bit of ice required needed to be checked out!

Our new kennel, which has been in progress for quite a while now, is nearing completion!

How to Spot a Puppy Scam Online

Happy Thanksgiving from the Moores and our Windy Knoll Goldens!

Goldens are a great thing to be thankful for, aren’t they?! Goldens excel at thankfulness, too – they welcome any small pleasure with such joy and gratitude! We’re grateful that we have so very much to be thankful for (our Goldens for one!), not only today, but every day of the year!

“O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.” Psalm 136:1

Watch Daisy and George’s four male enjoying the last rays of the sun on Veteran’s Day. It is almost sixty degrees today which is wonderful for the puppies. They will be going home in a few days. These will be the last puppies here at Windy Knoll Goldens until February when we expect two litters of puppies.

One day in Maine…there were four furry sisters

Out on a romp to tickle their whiskers

With grass and leaves, and a tumble or two,

But one needs a friend, will that friend be you?

Patsy and Charlie have some adorable puppies that are going home soon. One, though, is still available, though we don’t know which one yet. Contact us if you are interested in a female puppy from this litter that will go home the day after Thanksgiving. Enjoy a video of her four female pups:

What a lot of fun puppies are! At this age, puppies keep up very well even if you’re running.
What’s this? A bone or just a leaf?May I sit here, please? Best Friends!
Ready for a nap…?Nope!  Too  Much  Running  To  Do!

Daisy & George’s puppies will be going home soon to very excited new puppy owners. These warm days gives the puppies many happy days playing outside with children and each other. Check out the pictures below!

Best friends…

Checking things out…

Snuggles!

Fall leaves and fall puppies!Puppies love keeping up with kids