Our Dogs
In Dec. of 1978, we purchased our first American Standard Golden. "Brandy" was from the well-known "FEATHERQUEST," “LIBERATOR” & “BECKWITH’S” lines. Through the years, I have developed my own line "EMANUEL HOMESTEAD'S GOLDENS," directly from Brandy. His line of outstanding personal & physical characteristics is seen in many of my "American Standard" Goldens today. I have also worked diligently to build upon my years of experience to choose & develop a new line of special Goldens with outstanding backgrounds & features that bring out the highly sought after ‘Nordic’ Golden Retriever traits. Pups born from both my "American Standard" Golden Retrievers & my "Nordic" Golden Retrievers all are loved, nurtured, cared for, handled & trained with the special methodology, standards & techniques I have developed through the years that ensure the consistent excellent health, as well as, the calm, gentle temperament that my Emanuel Homestead Goldens are known for.
All of my pups are raised, literally, in our home with exposure to the daily comings and goings of a large busy family with many visitors, sights, sounds and smells. The love, attention and handling, including our adorable grandchildren, under these conditions, make for a "low key," gentle and adaptable pup that can "go with the flow" of any family and life-style with considerable ease. One of my most important goals has been to establish a reputation for quality & reliability. I feel certain that I have accomplished this.
This way of raising my pups, coupled with the 30+ years of experience, sets me above whatever competition there may be. My excellent reputation & personal referals draw responsible & committed Golden Retriever Lovers with open hearts full of love & safe inviting homes for my available pups!
The great clients that I work with, seeking to open their hearts and homes to a new puppy, for the most part, are quite diligent in taking the time needed to research the pros & cons of various breeds of dogs; their care and training; and most importantly, the breeders, themselves.
As a breeder, I highly value the "responsible" owner - and therefore, considerable time is taken with each client/family in preparing them for this event that will significantly but positively impact their home and family life. Since a Golden can live on average, between 12-14 years, I want to ensure, as much as possible that each family has the necessary information to make the long-term commitment to our pup/s, to produce permanent and pleasant results.
Once a client’s deposit is received to reserve one of my puppies, they will be given access to the extensive information that I have developed that will greatly assist each puppy client in the process of smoothing the transition of bringing one (often two!) of my charming pups into their home. Some of the information included: Suggestions For Care & General Training, First Week Home, Obedience Training. New owners have appreciated this information & found it quite valuable long after the pup has arrived home when added assistance is helpful.
I am also available to help my clients solve training questions as they arrive at later times, as well. These are best accomplished through e-mail correspondence.