Get to Know True Magic Goldens
Trixie checking out the birds on the Chesapeake Bay.
Trixie winning a 3 point major with her handler, Jennifer Boyle-Grant.
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 Trixie smiling for the camera. She was always smiling!
True Magic Golden Retrievers is named for our first champion, Ch. Charms Flurry of First Class Trix or ‘Trixie’. Although not our first Golden, she was our first effort in the confirmation arena. Trixie would turn the magic on and have everyone, including her handler, laughing as she showed off her sassy attitude. She never stopped working the crowd! Trixie finished her championship under the age of 2, which is quite an accomplishment.
Trixie had a mind of her own and showed her stubborn side every day. As she entered her senior years, she was still the one that required us to close all the bathroom doors, push things to the back of the counter and watch her every move. Although she was mischievous to say the least, she was so very loving and just wanted to snuggle. She certainly was one of a kind, in a fabulous way!!! |
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Our most senior girl is Diamond, or Charms Debear Diamond Winter Engagement. Diamond highlights all the wonderful characteristics of a Golden. She is sweet, sensitive, and loving with beautiful features. She was an exceptional mother to her puppies, barely leaving them in the first few weeks while exhibiting the patience of a saint as they chewed and climbed all over her. She has beautiful movement and just glided around the show ring. True beauty and grace in action. Diamond is retired from showing and motherhood. She is currently living the good life running the show here at home!
Diamond with her handler, Jennifer Boyle-Grant, winning a 3 point major after taking nearly a year off to have puppies.
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Diamond chillin'.
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Bourbon is our middle child, so to speak. She is now retired from showing and breeding and lives the life of a princess. She had two (2) wonderful litters and was an exceptional mother to her babies. She graduated top of her puppy obedience class! Although she is four, she still has a lot of puppy in her. She's extremely sweet, full of life always bouncing around the yard. Bourbon loves everyone and everything, except maybe getting in the car. She's a happy go lucky girl who's a nice big girl (within the breed standard) with a soulful expression in her eyes. She had absolutely beautiful puppies, including our girl, Sable, with Am CH K-Jen's N Charms Tis My Favorite Cappuccino Blend. (http://www.k9data.com/pedigree.asp?ID=817085) (Sable pictured below is Bourbon's puppy.)
Sable is a real beauty. Before the world shut down, she achieved her Puppy of Achievement award from AKC. We hope to have her tested for her Canine Good Citizen certificate and Trick Dog title shortly. She will be the next one bred once she has all her clearances and turns two years old. Fingers and paws crossed all goes well!
Sable is a real beauty. Before the world shut down, she achieved her Puppy of Achievement award from AKC. We hope to have her tested for her Canine Good Citizen certificate and Trick Dog title shortly. She will be the next one bred once she has all her clearances and turns two years old. Fingers and paws crossed all goes well!
Bourbon with her handler, Jennifer Boyle-Grant, at her last show.
Bourbon and her handler, Jennifer Boyle-Grant, at the National Golden Retriever Specialty Show September 2017 at a year old.
Summary Report from OFA regarding Bourbon's health clearances.
Sable at 4 months dressed up for Halloween.
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 Bourbon enjoying snow time.
Some background for you regarding us and our breeding program. We are members of the Golden Retriever Club of America and the Potomac Valley Golden Retriever Club. We are always on the hunt to learn more, do more to approve our breeding program. First and foremost our program is built on a strong foundation of excellence starting with an exceptional family health history, first and foremost; applicable clearances from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA), excellent temperaments, and finally, confirmation considerations. Before breeding, including studs that are used, both parents must have the applicable industry standard clearances from OFA to include hip, elbow, cardiac and eyes which are always available for review.
 Sable's ribbons at her first dog show.
Recommendations from a puppy parent:
"After months of looking all over the country for a responsible breeder, our search led us to True Magic Goldens. Of course her beautiful dogs are what caught my eye, but the most important part of choosing a breeder is choosing one that is breeding healthy dogs that have had all the screenings for health issues common to golden retrievers. At the time we were looking, Karen’s puppies were all spoken for, but at the last minute a male became available. We were the lucky ones when “Koda” (Diamond X Ripley) became ours! We got the dog of a lifetime who loves to do anything we are up for, including dock diving, underwater diving, wave surfing, hiking, or just hanging out. Of course when we decided a friend for Koda would be nice, we called True Magic Goldens. We just got our next male, Flynn, (Cappy X Bourbon). At 5 months old he has completed puppy kindergarten, and is moving on to basic and conformation classes. He is a wonderful puppy because of careful, deliberate breeding and Karen’s philosophy toward raising the puppies that includes sensory stimulation, socialization, and a focus on all around health. My dogs are calm, sweet, smart, and turn heads everywhere they go. I would never go to anyone besides Karen for our Goldens. Thanks True Magic! " - Linda and Sean B., owners of Koda and Flynn Virginia Beach, VA |
Sable riding in the convertible with her shades on.
We also strongly consider the faults of the breeding partners in an objective manner to ensure we are not increasing the chances of repeating or emphasizing any faults in the breeding process. Our objective is to improve the quality of the breed and reduce heredity health issues as much as possible in an effort to improve Golden Retrievers as a breed, not simply to breed dogs.
Before you purchase a Golden Retriever puppy whether from us or another breeder, we ask that you do some research on the breed to make sure they fit your lifestyle. Goldens do shed and need regular exercise. Be honest with yourself, are you ready to commit 14 to 15 years to care for your puppy? (Our sale contracts require that if you can't keep your puppy for whatever reason during their life, they come back to me, no questions asked.) Do you have the time to train your puppy? Can you truly afford to care for the puppy and any emergencies that might develop? Believe me, they do come up. If there is any doubt, please, for the puppies sake, don't buy a puppy. As I said, they are our babies and we expect them to be the same to you.
Some available resources are the American Kennel Club website with breed specific information including the breed standard and training tips and descriptions of various titles you can acquire with your dog. https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/golden-retriever/ https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/
Before you purchase a Golden Retriever puppy whether from us or another breeder, we ask that you do some research on the breed to make sure they fit your lifestyle. Goldens do shed and need regular exercise. Be honest with yourself, are you ready to commit 14 to 15 years to care for your puppy? (Our sale contracts require that if you can't keep your puppy for whatever reason during their life, they come back to me, no questions asked.) Do you have the time to train your puppy? Can you truly afford to care for the puppy and any emergencies that might develop? Believe me, they do come up. If there is any doubt, please, for the puppies sake, don't buy a puppy. As I said, they are our babies and we expect them to be the same to you.
Some available resources are the American Kennel Club website with breed specific information including the breed standard and training tips and descriptions of various titles you can acquire with your dog. https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/golden-retriever/ https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/
Bourbon getting ready for a show at 2 years old.
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Bourbon checking out the yard atop the chairs.
Bourbon was such a proud and happy mother. This is the day she had her puppies.
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