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I specialize in the Red Golden, dark russet colored dogs with relatively short hair, better known in America because this old breed of retriever has been completely extinct in England for over 150 years. In addition to being very sweet and affectionate goldens, these dogs have lost none of their original qualities, hence their great ease in being trained for hunting, agility, tracking (missing people, drugs , a flair for detecting certain diseases such as diabetes, certain cancer metastases, etc.) and any other sporting activity requiring concentration and listening.
My concerns in breeding are to provide dogs of good genetics and meeting the standards of the breed, and who have successfully passed the health tests to be breeding. My dogs are raised individually, in obedience and agility. I try to find the best way to maximize each dog’s talents, and I’m not afraid to step out of my comfort zone!
We are member of : United Kennel Club and Canadian Kennel Club.
We are located in St-Hippolyte in the Laurentians. We have a large wooded lot, the dogs have a super nice enclosure in a natural environment. The dogs walk loose in the woods daily.
In summer, the dogs enjoy Lac Echo, which is a few minutes walk away, they love to swim! My dogs and puppies live with me in the house.
Since 2008, Diane has developped raw food recipes with a nutritionist for her dogs and puppies, which is where the Gourmet 4 Pattes business was born. Even today, my dogs are fed 100% natural, with anti-cancer recipes. They therefore have a very muscular physical structure and great vitality. We are therefore at our 5th generation of dogs that are fed exclusively raw.
My puppies are also started raw and more and more people continue raw after adoption!
I specialize in the Red Golden, dark red colored dogs with relatively short hair, better known in America because this old breed of retriever has been completely extinct in England for over 150 years. In addition to being very sweet and affectionate goldens, these dogs have lost none of their original qualities, hence their great ease in being trained for hunting, agility, tracking (missing people, drugs , a flair for detecting certain diseases such as diabetes, certain cancer metastases, etc.) and any other sporting activity requiring concentration and listening.
My concerns in breeding are to provide dogs of good genetics and meeting the standards of the breed, and who have successfully passed the health tests to be bread. My dogs are raised individually, in obedience and agility. I try to find the best way to maximize each dog’s talents, and I’m not afraid to step out of my comfort zone!
We are members of: United Kennel Club and Canadian Kennel Club.
We are located in St-Hippolyte in the Laurentians. We have a large wooded lot, the dogs have a super nice enclosure in a natural environment. The dogs walk loose in the woods daily.
In summer, the dogs enjoy Lac Echo, which is a few minutes walk away, they love to swim! My dogs and puppies live with me in the house.
In 2008, Diane has developped raw food recipes with a nutritionist for her dogs and puppies, which is where the Gourmet 4 Pattes business was born. Even today, my dogs are fed 100% natural, with anti-cancer recipes. They therefore have a very muscular physical structure and great vitality. We are therefore at our 5th generation of dogs that are fed exclusively raw.
My puppies are also started raw and more and more people continue raw after adoption!
We have 2 to 3 litters per year. Puppies are all reserved at birth. I therefore advise you to plan your adoption and make the reservation at least 6 months in advance.
We take your preferences for the sex of the puppy, but Mother Nature decides! In case you want a specific sex, booking more in advance assures you of your choice. That said, I prefer to have the latitude to provide you with a puppy according to its temperament, therefore to provide you with a choice between 2 puppies that will meet your family, training or other needs. During the evaluations that I do of the puppies, be able to direct you well. The choice of sex for me takes second place. The ideal is to discuss it together.
Type of families we are looking for: active, with or without children, ready to train the puppy, to take obedience lessons. . Have access to large spaces to let the dog run freely, and/or be active enough to jog with the dog (roller-skating, cycling, canicross, skijoring, hunting, etc.). These dogs need about 1 hour of sustained exercise per day. When puppy, calculate from 8 weeks to 16 weeks 4 to 6 periods of 10 minutes of training in the house per day to initiate the basic commands, apart from pee walks….
Puppies have a privileged space with their mother because from birth to 3 weeks everything is orchestrated by the mother. I just put up with it, wash and change the sheets and blankets 2-3 times a day, check that everyone is taking their weight and their place.
From the 2nd week, I introduce noises at specific times to accustom the puppies. When mom is around, everything is ¨friendly¨. Cutting of the claws of the puppies is done once a week from 2 weeks, to allow the mother not to be scratched by her babies, and also to allow you to have a puppy with short claws at the time of adoption. It’s easier to continue when the puppy has already been handled as a toddler.
At 4 weeks, depending on the litters, I introduce homemade food to support the mother. I get them used to doing their business in a litter. Puppies don’t like to be dirty. They quickly appreciate and understand this use.
At 5 weeks, I introduce the raw, puppy formula, made expressly for them. Depending on the time of year, I take the puppies outside at certain times. They are placed in a situation with adults other than their mother, to enable them to learn how to behave.
At 6 weeks, they are vaccinated and microchipped. At 4 and 6 weeks they are dewormed.
10 days after their vaccine, they are ready to join their new family. From 8 to 16 weeks, the puppy will be like a sponge and he will learn a lot with his new family. I suggest a training video for this buffer period where the puppy, having not had all his vaccines, is vulnerable to certain diseases that can be encountered outside.
Important : I remain the 2nd owner of your puppy. Thus, if you “change your mind” 3 months (or whatever the delay) after the adoption, you must return the puppy to me and I will take care of finding him a new family. There is no financial compensation if you return your puppy or dog. Likewise, if you cannot keep your dog in the future for any reason, you must contact me and together we can find a solution for your dog. This lets me know that all my puppies and dogs are well adopted and are not ending up in shelters or given away to people who don’t want them….A donated dog is very easy to give up….
GUARANTEE: Puppies are guaranteed for 24 months for the heart, eyes, hips and elbows.
Registration: All puppies are registered and sold with a non-breeding agreement.
Sterilization: Female puppies must be sterilized after their first heat. Male puppies should not be neutered before they are 2 years old. This is an obligation stipulated in the contract.
Since we work with living beings and our goal is to find responsible families for our puppies, we ask that you think carefully before deciding to adopt. Therefore, reservation deposits are non-refundable.
Here are the health tests that must be done in order to mate one of our dogs. We update the health tests of our dogs as they are done.
We did hip/elbow x-rays after 2 years of age and had them OFA (ORTHOPEDIC FOUNDATION FOR ANIMALS, US) approved.
Recently, we have started working with the PENN/HIPS test for hips, a test which more accurately gives the hip laxity of a specimen compared to the whole population of x-rayed dogs of the same breed. Future breeders will either be tested by a PENNHIP, with OFA elbows tested, or OFA hips and elbows. For example, Buddy, and Harry both had a 91% percentile result for their PENHIPS hips, compared to an average of 54% for the average golden PENHIPS tested in 2013 (15,000 dogs) which will automatically improve from the start. first generation of puppies with them the already good hips of our breeding.
The genetic tests to be done imply that one of the 2 parents must be considered CLEAR so that the puppies are not affected. PRA-1 and PRCD tests are therefore only performed if the grandparents were not tested or came out CARRIER or AFFECTED during the tests. The latest results from the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists in 2013 show only 11 out of 20,756 cases examined for the eyes with these problems, which means a decrease of only 2 to 1% of affected dogs since 1991.
CERF is an easy eye test that involves putting a drop in each dog’s eye to dilate the pupil. The specialist examines the dog 10 minutes later and is able to assess the quality of the retina, blood veins in the eye. He confirms to us on the spot if the dog is ok and we then receive an OFA certificate for the eyes of the said dog. The CERF should in theory be done every year.
The OFA test for the heart consists of taking the pulses of the heart at rest, then after the effort of a race. To do once in the life of the dog.
For breeding, everything is possible thanks to our partners. Whether veterinarians, groomers, nutritionists, trainers, chiropractors, osteopaths, homeopaths, ophthalmologists, acupuncturists, orthopedists, all have, from near or far, had their say.
Their help has been and continues to be valuable today. I recommend without hesitation the following professionals.
Veterinarians : Dr Lisianne Rivest, Hôpital vétérinaire de Piedmont. Dr. Jean-François Fortin, Veterinarian specialist in reproduction, Clinique Vétérinaire Mirabel.
Acupuncturist and osteopath: Julie Beaubien is also a veterinarian. You can reach her through her website.
Homeopath: Manon Girard is also a veterinarian. She can be reached at the 440 veterinary clinic on boulevard Des Laurentides, in Laval.
Ophthalmologist: Dr. Frank Olivier ophtalmo-animo clinic on Sherbrooke Street West in Montreal. Frank performs all CERF tests on my dogs and puppies.
Orthopedics: Dr. Huneault, is, for any structural problem, a reference in the matter. He works at the Clinique DMV de la Rive-Sud.
What attracted me to Marley was both his fearless and reserved side. He needs as much to be given love as he needs to move freely in the forest. Son of Chili, we find in him the kindness of his mother. He also has the same habit as his mother of hiding his food or toys in the ground, imagining(!) that the other dogs will not find them…
DATE OF BIRTH :
April 1 2014
WEIGHT :
58 lbs (26 kg)
SOCIAL STATUS :
Retired
CULINARY PREFERENCES:
Marley prefers meat and sardines, but he enjoys everything in his diet.
FUN FACTS :
As soon as your back is turned, he appreciates the comfort of the sofa and…that of a good bed!
FAVORITE TOY :
A big Kong ball
Plume is a one-of-a-kind dog. He never misses an opportunity to impress the crowd with his remarkable Frisbee prowess and his spectacular dives into the water. Plume is also an amazing swimmer. He can spend hours fetching his stick without ever showing the slightest sign of fatigue. Sweet and affectionate, Plume literally charms everyone he meets thanks to his endearing personality and his great sociability.
DATE OF BIRTH :
November 25, 2013
WEIGHT :
65 lbs (29kg)
SOCIAL STATUS :
Dynamic single in search of the rare pearl
CULINARY PREFERENCES:
Fish, especially salmon!
FUN FACTS :
Bring back what you throw at it and coo until you do it again. Sucking his blanket.
FAVORITE TOY :
His blanket
Django is an energetic dog accustomed to living on land north of Quebec. He loves running long distances and swimming in the river. Very affectionate with humans, he also gets along wonderfully with other animals. When I brought him to Montreal for health tests, he turned out to be a calm, confident, curious and very obedient dog.
DATE OF BIRTH :
July 15, 2012
WEIGHT :
65 lbs (30 kg)
SOCIAL STATUS :
Single, bon vivant always ready for a hike!
CULINARY PREFERENCES:
Raw patties and cheese!
FUN FACTS :
He tends to nibble on shoes, but only those of his master!
FUN FACTS :
Olive woods and java roots…
The youngest of the next generation, Sally is extremely intelligent and my god we find her ”cute”! She has already completed her introductory course in agility! Super focused, she loves learning new ”tricks”! She takes example from her sisters, Sally is easy going!
DATE OF BIRTH :
March 6, 2021
WEIGHT :
45 lbs (20kg)
SOCIAL STATUS :
Too young!
CULINARY PREFERENCES:
Dehydrated beef liver, no doubt!
FUN FACTS :
Watching us with part of her lip stuck in her mouth!
FAVORITE TOY :
Balls!
Physically, Fiona looks a lot like her father Plume! Fiona is very intelligent, she is mischievous, she loves to please, she has an independent side but she is affectionate at times! Fiona has already completed her introductory agility course! She likes to be the center of attention, and despite her young age, she is calm in the house.
DATE OF BIRTH :
July 31, 2020
WEIGHT :
50 lbs (23kg)
SOCIAL STATUS :
Young teenage girl
CULINARY PREFERENCES:
Chicken necks!
FUN FACTS :
Steal our socks from our closet.
FAVORITE TOY :
Kong balls!
Alice is a confirmed copy of her mother Schatz. Lively, attentive, she has a very high degree of obedience. She is very disciplined. She leads a dream life by the lake, with her master Samuel. It is not uncommon for Samuel to play for hours with her, throwing her the Frisbee, taking her with him on hikes. A sweetheart pampered by life!
DATE OF BIRTH :
June 16, 2018
WEIGHT :
52 lbs (24kg)
SOCIAL STATUS :
Single, in demand
CULINARY PREFERENCES:
Raw patties, carcasses, sardines. She is very greedy!
FUN FACTS :
Endless play, swim and fetch the frisbee.
FAVORITE TOY :
Her frisbee, even if it has a hole
Schatz is a very touching girl. Always in a good mood, she likes to chat. She is the one who wakes us up in the morning by doing her vocals. For her, playing is conditional on our participation. She only has fun if we have fun too! Accustomed very young to keep the focus, she always waits for the visual OK to act. Excellent in obedience, she knows how to behave very well with everyone.
DATE OF BIRTH :
August 26, 2016
WEIGHT :
55 lbs (25 kg)
SOCIAL STATUS :
Retired
CULINARY PREFERENCES:
Raw patties. And sardines…
FUN FACTS :
Bring back the ball again and again…
FAVORITE TOY :
A large Kong!
Félicia is faithful to her origins as a retriever dog. Fast and very agile, she is very competitive and likes to be the first to catch the ball or the frisbee. She stands out for her incredible flair, her ability to play as much alone as with other dogs. She has a great focus and loves trainings.
DATE OF BIRTH :
August 10, 2019
WEIGHT :
55 lbs (24kg)
SOCIAL STATUS :
Single, but looking…
CULINARY PREFERENCES:
Her corn from Gourmet 4 pattes!
FUN FACTS :
Loves to chat when we pet her.
FAVORITE TOY :
Walk her big game balls outside.
Billie is a real obedience machine. Dedicated, she always keeps the focus on the task at hand.
She loves to play, and appreciates every moment spent in our company. For her, the game has no end…Physically, she reminds us of her father Harry and her grandfather Drake.
DATE OF BIRTH :
August 26, 2016
WEIGHT :
55 lbs (25 kg)
SOCIAL STATUS :
Retired
CULINARY PREFERENCES:
Frisbee and tennis balls
FUN FACTS :
Asks us to play, non-stop, not understanding why we stop…
FAVORITE TOY :
An old tennis ball.
Maya is so endearing! She is sweet, greedy, intelligent, sticky, and she is extremely attached to people, she would like to be with us 24/7! She loves to play, only if we are present! If we go inside she follows us, while her sisters run after each other in the enclosure and have fun together. She has a lot of energy, but she manages it well!
DATE OF BIRTH :
April 29, 2019
WEIGHT :
53 lbs (24 kg)
SOCIAL STATUS :
Extremely obedient young adult
CULINARY PREFERENCES:
Her raw food bowl!
FUN FACTS :
She LOVES to tugg with her sisters!
FAVORITE TOY :
A ball
Pistache is a very bright girl. She is the daughter of Coyote and Harry. She has a great attitude and loves working out. She has to her credit a base 2 in obedience and 2nd agility course. Sociable and playful, we recognize her as her mother.
DATE OF BIRTH :
June 23, 2015
WEIGHT :
58 lbs (28 kg)
SOCIAL STATUS :
Single
CULINARY PREFERENCES:
A good big bone to chew on
FUN FACTS :
She loves to play frisbee and there is no stopping!
FUN FACTS :
A big Kong ball!