Hey there!
I'm Kathryn. I'm an artist, favorite aunt to 12, crime-show aficionado with a knack for raising fluffs. Beyond Goldens, I have a Border Collie, a Husky, a couple cats and bunnies, and a turtle named Whiplash. Our front door mat says "It's practically a zoo in here." Nope, I'm not just a "dog person." One of the joys in breeding is meeting you and matching pups!
How did I get into breeding?
It was a decade, well, over, on this journey before I actually whelped SKG's first litter. I started w fostering oodles of puppies. You might ask- didn't you think there are enough pups already? Yep- thing is, there's a beauty and NEED for purebred
puppies, getting exactly what you/your family need (which a rescue pup can't often do). Raising Goldens gives me the opportunity to meet and exceed those needs!
2 years of research: what makes a Golden amazing, how to tie an umbilical cord, what exactly is Early Neurological Stimulation, best puppy toys, how to care for mom, and so much more. I read books, joined online communities, built friendships and found a couple mentors.
And in 2016 ... I brought home Charlotte.
Charlotte is the most even-tempered, lovely girl. She's had some truly stunning babies, two of which are in my breeding program and when her puppies come back to play - she knows them! She's also resident momma and cares for all SKG Pups.
Who's Skarlotte?
When she was ready to whelp her first litter, it was time to make it official ... time to name my
program! I wanted it to be personal, and I wanted to always carry Charlotte with us.
SK ~ my initials
+ Charlotte - CH
= Skarlotte Goldens!
Over the past years of breeding, I continue to glean from fellow breeders and experts. There's always something to learn or grow so that I can continue to raise the most well-adapted puppies, preparing them for their forever with you. I truly enjoy every step - from artificial insemination to momma supplements to weaning to growth charts to puppy excursions to match day to Puppy Day (confession: I cry the night before the first puppy leaves in a litter ... every time. I just love them).
Thank you for trusting me to raise your puppy for it's first 9, very pivotal weeks! It's important to me that you know how truly humbled I am that you're interested in one of my sweet golden retriever puppies and took the time to read part of my own breeding journey. I earnestly pour so much time, energy, affection into each of them individually. I learn their unique differences and know them by their fluff (not just their collar color) so that together, we can find the best puppy for you. They deserve the absolute best forever future!
