{"id":818,"date":"2021-12-15T02:38:49","date_gmt":"2021-12-15T02:38:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lafadiredgolden.com\/about\/"},"modified":"2026-01-20T14:02:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T14:02:53","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lafadiredgolden.com\/en\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"818\" class=\"elementor elementor-818 elementor-58\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7f8f981c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7f8f981c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5ce255ad\" data-id=\"5ce255ad\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9d6d5e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b9d6d5e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">About - Red Golden Retriever<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-37516146 elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"37516146\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3a3576fb\" data-id=\"3a3576fb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-246cb7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"246cb7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Field Golden Retriever<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d0ba1fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d0ba1fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"413\"><strong data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"83\">The Field Golden Retriever<\/strong><br data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"86\" \/>I specialize in a very specific lineage: the Field Golden Retriever \u2014 a dog with a deep red coat and slightly shorter hair than conformation-line Goldens. This ancient strain, now extinct in England for over 150 years, has been preserved and developed in North America, where it is known for its exceptional working abilities.<\/p><p data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"699\">In addition to being remarkably gentle and deeply affectionate, the Rustic Golden Retriever has retained all the key traits of its ancestors: sharp intelligence, a natural eagerness to please, and impressive focus. These qualities make it a top partner for a wide range of activities:<\/p><ul data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"1060\"><li data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"764\"><p data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"764\"><strong data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"717\">Field work<\/strong> (retrieving, whistle obedience, persistence)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"826\"><p data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"826\"><strong data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"781\">Dog sports<\/strong> such as agility, obedience, or dock diving<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"973\"><p data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"973\"><strong data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"856\">Scent work and tracking<\/strong> (locating missing persons, drug or disease detection \u2014 including certain forms of diabetes and metastatic cancers)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1060\"><p data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1060\"><strong data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1003\">Animal-assisted therapy<\/strong>, thanks to their calm, sensitive, and intuitive nature<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1262\">They are balanced, curious, resilient, and deeply devoted dogs. Their versatility, paired with their gentle nature, makes them exceptional companions for both active families and canine professionals.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7de1d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d7de1d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Our Mission <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-369e8d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"369e8d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1567\">As a breeder, my mission is to select and raise healthy, well-balanced Rustic Golden Retrievers that remain true to the breed standard. All of my breeding dogs undergo thorough genetic, orthopedic, and ophthalmologic testing to ensure the health and quality of future generations.<\/p><p data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1856\">Each dog is treated as a unique individual. I work with them through obedience, agility, scent detection, barn hunt sports, and other activities that stimulate both their bodies and their minds. My goal is to help each dog reach its full potential based on its abilities and temperament.<\/p><p data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1997\">I\u2019m constantly learning, eager to explore new methods, and always willing to step out of my comfort zone to offer the very best to my dogs.<\/p><p data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2100\">We are proud members of the Canadian Kennel Club, and we breed with passion, dedication, and respect.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d3db410\" data-id=\"d3db410\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31eea5b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"31eea5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><strong data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"96\">Natural, Free, and Enriching Environment<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de2ee67 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"de2ee67\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"478\">We are located in Saint-Hippolyte, in the heart of the Laurentians, surrounded by peaceful, enchanting forest. Our dogs live and grow on a large wooded property, with a spacious and secure enclosure nestled in nature. Every day, they enjoy the freedom to run safely along forest trails, play, explore, and develop their natural instincts in a healthy and stimulating environment.<\/p><p data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"657\">During the warmer months, they take full advantage of <strong data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"546\">Lac \u00c9cho<\/strong>, just a short walk from our home. Swimming is pure joy for them \u2014 a moment of happiness they would never miss.<\/p><p data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"941\">At Lafadi, our dogs and puppies are an integral part of daily life. They live in the house with us, surrounded by attention, human interaction, and love. This family-centered lifestyle promotes natural and harmonious socialization, which is essential to their emotional development.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c281885 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c281885\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Nutrition<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c43fcfb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c43fcfb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"375\">Since 2008, Diane has worked closely with a canine nutritionist to develop raw food recipes tailored to the needs of active and growing Golden Retrievers. From this collaboration, the company <strong data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"300\">Gourmet 4 Pattes<\/strong> was born \u2014 a brand that has nourished several generations of healthy dogs.<\/p><p data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"719\">Today, I proudly carry on this approach: all of my dogs are exclusively raw-fed \u2014 a natural, rich, and complete diet that promotes exceptional physical condition, remarkable vitality, and optimal digestive health. We are now raising our <strong data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"632\">7th generation<\/strong> of Golden Retrievers on a 100% raw diet \u2014 a true testament to consistency and quality.<\/p><p data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"1030\">My puppies are introduced to raw food as soon as they begin weaning, which supports their muscular, joint, and immune development from the very first weeks of life. More and more families choose to continue with this diet after adoption, convinced by the visible benefits they quickly see in their companions.<\/p><p data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1186\">I\u2019m always available to support adoptive families who wish to continue feeding raw at home, offering simple, practical advice tailored to their lifestyle.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c0b172e elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c0b172e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1577d00\" data-id=\"1577d00\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c9ef20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6c9ef20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The breed<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c210df7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c210df7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>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.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef9ae48 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ef9ae48\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mission <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b022c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0b022c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>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&#8217;s talents, and I&#8217;m not afraid to step out of my comfort zone!<\/p><p><strong>We are members of: United Kennel Club and Canadian Kennel Club.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eae0de5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eae0de5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Our environment<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cee653c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cee653c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>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. <\/p><p>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.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45f222c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"45f222c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Nutrition<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58feb9a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"58feb9a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>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.<\/p><p>My puppies are also started raw and more and more people continue raw after adoption! <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3dee04c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3dee04c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-66f8b2d\" data-id=\"66f8b2d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e73827 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2e73827\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Puppies &amp; Adoption<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80da0ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"80da0ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"243\"><strong data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"84\">We have 2 to 3 litters per year.<\/strong><br data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"87\" \/>Puppies are usually fully reserved at birth. For this reason, we recommend planning your adoption and making a reservation at least <strong data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"242\">6 months in advance<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"804\">We take your preferences regarding the sex of the puppy into consideration \u2014 but Mother Nature has the final say! If you have your heart set on a specific sex, reserving early increases your chances. That said, I prefer to have the flexibility to match you with a puppy whose <strong data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"536\">temperament<\/strong> best suits your family, activity level, or training goals. Thanks to the temperament evaluations I perform before adoption, I\u2019m able to guide you toward the best fit. In my view, temperament should always come before sex. The ideal scenario is to discuss it together.<\/p><hr data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"809\" \/><p data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"1014\"><strong data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"836\">Socialization Program<\/strong><br data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"839\" \/>All of our puppies are raised in a stimulating family environment, and we follow the <strong data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"941\">Puppy Culture<\/strong> program, known for promoting optimal development. This program includes:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1424\"><li data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1081\"><p data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1081\">Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) from the very first days<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1162\"><p data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1162\">Controlled introduction to a variety of sounds, surfaces, toys, and handling<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1212\"><p data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1212\">Potty training starts around 3\u20134 weeks of age<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1278\"><p data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1278\">Gradual exposure to new environments, objects, and situations<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1348\"><p data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1348\">First basic learning (manding, impulse control, name recognition)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1424\"><p data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1424\">Positive socialization with humans of all ages, other dogs, and animals<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1520\">This work helps shape puppies who are curious, stable, and ready to thrive in their new homes.<\/p><hr data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1525\" \/><p data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1896\"><strong data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1561\">The Families We\u2019re Looking For<\/strong><br data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1564\" \/>We\u2019re looking for <strong data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1601\">active families<\/strong>, with or without children, who are ready to invest time in their puppy\u2019s education and enroll in obedience classes. Having access to large open spaces where the dog can run freely is a bonus \u2014 as is enjoying activities like jogging, biking, rollerblading, canicross, skijoring, or even hunting.<\/p><p data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"2017\">Our puppies come from working lines and need about <strong data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"1990\">1 hour of structured exercise per day<\/strong> once they reach adulthood.<\/p><p data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2252\">During the <strong data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2061\">puppy stage (8 to 16 weeks)<\/strong>, plan for 3 to 4 training sessions of 5 minutes each per day, in addition to potty breaks. These short sessions are perfect for introducing basic commands and building a strong relationship.<\/p><p data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2464\">As adults, in addition to their daily physical exercise, they also need about <strong data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2382\">15 to 30 minutes of mental stimulation per day<\/strong> (puzzle games, training, food search games, etc.) to stay balanced and fulfilled.<\/p><p data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2643\">It\u2019s also essential that they have access to <strong data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2535\">chewable items daily<\/strong>, as chewing is a natural need that supports their mental well-being, stress management, and dental hygiene.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a6c565 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"8a6c565\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/lafadiredgolden.com\/nos-chiens\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">SEE OUR DOGS<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5c62d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e5c62d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">From Birth to 8 Weeks: Careful and Compassionate Monitoring<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-c6a3c1a elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c6a3c1a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2450b79\" data-id=\"2450b79\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb81d07 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eb81d07\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"336\">From the moment they\u2019re born, each puppy is gently handled every day. We apply <strong data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"224\">Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS)<\/strong> from day 3 to day 16 \u2014 a well-known protocol that supports nervous system development and emotional resilience.<\/p><p data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"487\">I provide active support to the mother: washing and changing bedding 2 to 3 times a day, and monitoring each puppy\u2019s weight to ensure optimal growth.<\/p><p data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"685\">Starting in the second week, a variety of sounds are introduced at specific times of the day to help puppies become familiar with everyday noises (vacuum cleaner, dishwasher, thunderstorms, etc.).<\/p><p data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"829\">Their nails are trimmed weekly from just a few days old. This protects the mother and helps the puppies get used to being handled comfortably.<\/p><p data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"1023\">At 4 weeks, we introduce homemade food to support the mother, and begin litter training. This encourages their natural instinct for cleanliness. They also receive their first dose of dewormer.<\/p><p data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1356\">By 5 weeks, the puppies transition to a <strong data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1118\">raw diet specifically formulated for their growth<\/strong>. No matter the season, our puppies explore the outdoors: they walk in snow, venture onto wet grass, and play in autumn leaves\u2026 Every outing is a new opportunity for learning and discovery. They are also introduced to friendly adult dogs.<\/p><p data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1461\">At 6 weeks, they receive their first vaccines, are microchipped, and get their second dose of dewormer.<\/p><hr data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1466\" \/><p data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1593\"><strong data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1493\">Going Home and Beyond<\/strong><br data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1496\" \/>Our puppies go to their new families around <strong data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1563\">8 to 9 weeks of age<\/strong>, depending on their maturity.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1857\">The period between <strong data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1632\">8 and 16 weeks<\/strong> is a critical learning window: the puppy absorbs everything like a sponge. It is essential that this time be filled with <strong data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1816\">positive experiences, clear communication, and consistency<\/strong> in the learning we have already started.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-162955e elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile\" data-id=\"162955e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1d270f elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"b1d270f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8059a04 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8059a04\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/lafadiredgolden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_2369-768x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-798\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lafadiredgolden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_2369-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lafadiredgolden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_2369-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/lafadiredgolden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_2369-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/lafadiredgolden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_2369-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lafadiredgolden.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_2369-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-30d66c1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"30d66c1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4d11614\" data-id=\"4d11614\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d431d15 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d431d15\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Health Testing<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc22f8a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cc22f8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Below are the health tests required before breeding any of our dogs. We update each dog\u2019s health records as tests are completed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-319622f elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"319622f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-5191\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5191\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Elbows and hips<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5191\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-5191\"><p data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"419\">We perform <strong data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"249\">elbow radiographs<\/strong> after the age of two, which are reviewed and certified by the <strong data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"360\">OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, USA)<\/strong> to ensure a rigorous assessment of our dogs\u2019 joint health.<\/p><p data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"952\">For <strong data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"433\">hips<\/strong>, we use the <strong data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"457\">PennHIP<\/strong> method \u2014 an advanced technique that measures hip joint laxity to assess long-term joint health. This test compares results against a large database of Golden Retrievers (over 25,000 across North America), providing reliable and breed-specific benchmarks. PennHIP can be performed as early as four months of age, allowing for early and in-depth hip evaluation. This proactive approach helps ensure our dogs live healthy, active lives while contributing to the long-term improvement of the breed.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-5192\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5192\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Eyes<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5192\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-5192\"><p>The <strong data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"994\">CERF exam<\/strong> (Canine Eye Registration Foundation) is essential for detecting inherited eye diseases in dogs. Performed by a certified veterinary ophthalmologist, this exam must be done <strong data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1179\">annually<\/strong> and provides official certification of the dog\u2019s ocular health.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-5193\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5193\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Heart<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5193\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-5193\"><p>The <strong data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1282\">cardiac exam<\/strong> for Golden Retrievers is a thorough evaluation conducted by a veterinary cardiologist. It includes a physical examination, echocardiogram, and \u2014 if needed \u2014 an electrocardiogram (ECG). This test, which can be performed from the age of one, helps detect common hereditary heart conditions such as <strong data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1605\">dilated cardiomyopathy<\/strong>, ensuring the long-term cardiac health of the dog.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4ed47ae\" data-id=\"4ed47ae\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56a7789 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"56a7789\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Partners<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e8e720 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1e8e720\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"417\">Success in breeding is made possible thanks to the invaluable collaboration of our trusted partners. Whether veterinarians, groomers, nutritionists, trainers, chiropractors, osteopaths, homeopaths, ophthalmologists, acupuncturists, or orthopedic specialists \u2014 each has contributed their expertise and know-how, playing an essential role in our collective success.<\/p><p data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"537\">Their support has been \u2014 and continues to be \u2014 truly valuable. I wholeheartedly recommend the following professionals:<\/p><p data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"559\"><strong data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"557\">Veterinarians:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"830\"><li data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"618\"><p data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"618\">Dr. Lisianne Rivest, <em data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"616\">H\u00f4pital v\u00e9t\u00e9rinaire de Piedmont<\/em><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"704\"><p data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"704\">Dr. Jean-Fran\u00e7ois Fortin, reproductive specialist, <em data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"702\">Clinique V\u00e9t\u00e9rinaire Mirabel<\/em><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"830\"><p data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"830\">Dr. Pouliot from <em data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"750\">Clinique v\u00e9t\u00e9rinaire 640<\/em>, who recently began performing <strong data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"793\">PennHIP<\/strong> evaluations for our dogs and puppies<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"854\"><strong data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"852\">Ophthalmologist:<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"1005\">Dr. Frank Olivier at <em data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"903\">Clinique Ophtalmo-Animo<\/em> on Sherbrooke Street West in Montreal. Frank performs all <strong data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"980\">CERF eye exams<\/strong> for my dogs and puppies.<\/p><p data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1025\"><strong data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1023\">Orthopedics:<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1162\">Dr. Huneault is a leading expert in structural issues and a trusted resource. He is affiliated with <em data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1142\">Clinique DMV<\/em> on the South Shore.<\/p><p data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1182\"><strong data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1180\">Dog Trainer:<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1283\">Jennifer Belisle from <em data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1218\">Cani &amp; Co<\/em>. You can contact her via her <strong data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1260\">Facebook<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1277\">Instagram<\/strong> page<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About &#8211; Red Golden Retriever Field Golden Retriever The Field Golden RetrieverI specialize in a very specific lineage: the Field Golden Retriever \u2014 a dog with a deep red coat and slightly shorter hair than conformation-line Goldens. 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