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5 years old, retired show dog, ambulance therapy dog... this dog has accomplished more in life than I have
My parents might actually be proud of me if I were accomplished like Oakley.
Its really just the opportunities he's been given. If i had the same upbringing id be a show dog too
@@terick7388 that's strangely inspiring, thank you
Hello, Dr Joe Denski here!
are you Mexican?
This dog is the living embodiment of "I'm just happy to be here".
I'd love to have one of his pups. This is what a golden should be and most often isn't due to puppy mills.
@@HardcoreK1llar dude it isn't sus, what's wrong with you?
He has just met her, and he *loves* her.
I've known several golden retrievers that various friends have had over the years and in my experience that's pretty much standard for the breed. haha
@@valeriestevens5250 Very true. Dogs being bred carelessly shows either through looks or temperament, and most importantly-- health. They don't make the best of pets specially when they have bad temperament.
Oakley has the purest expression of "Head empty, no thoughts, only happiness"
"polite, but not very bright"
Just...hollowed skull but a very very good boy.
Hmm
I seen “No thoughts, Head empty” so many times now
He’s a little confused, but he’s got spirit!
Oakley strikes me as the kind of retriever that very patiently stares at you, 4 inches from your face, while you’re sleeping-in on Saturday morning.
It smells of experience, mine is the same.😂
"Sooooo, are we doing something fun today, or are you just gonna lay there until noon? I'll sit on you if you don't get up..."
Help I'm imagining it and it's so cute
you’re making my miss my late golden, he was too dumb to get on the bed but he would just sit on the floor at the foot of my bed panting loudly from 8am sharp to whenever i woke up on the weekend
And when you wake up you find it staring at you like: 👁👅👁
As someone who has been on airplanes with supposedly human passengers, we could all learn a lot about being well behaved from Oakley.
supposedly human passengers💀💀😂
_"Supposedly human"_ 😅🤣💀
And also a lesson in being well groomed!
Also a lesson in taking a shower and smelling nice.
This is the best friggin comment lol
You can tell how conditioned he is to grooming. No pulling whatsoever, just completely still. What a good boy!
it may be specific to the breed. i have had two goldens and they both would get into the bathtub on their own with a little verbal urging. they did not like bath time, but they were good sports about it. it is afterward that the show started - running around, rolling and rubbing themselves all over the house. also, goldens love water
He even lifts his head to help her
I wonder if during these groomings he thinks, "Yay! Out of retirement and headin' for another big show!" 🐶🏆
He knows its his pamper day uwu
I wish the same 🥺
As a mailman in dog recovery *bitten over a dozen times, I can attest that Golden Retrievers are the one dog that can live up to the hype. I've never had a bad experience with a golden retriever or brown labrador. I will never forget his one time a golden retriever was charging towards me, and I was scared at first until I saw the tail wagging a million kms/second and the green tennis ball in the mouth lol.
😂😂 so wholesome
Ah, being bitten by dogs seem to be part of the mailman job description at this point. Need some armored limbs with built in air conditioning!
Just so you know a brown labrador is called a chocolate lab
@Psilocybin77 you ever deliver while trippin
@@Lorendrawn lol no dude, I tend to have really wild experiences when I do, and don't see the need for doing low dosing lol. I once did over 5g when I was angry and drunk and I got punished I think. Had a very bad time and haven't dosed much since. I am still extremely interested in research into the use of psychedelics for healing, spiritual connection, and mental well being. The world is in a constant state of crisis, and I think we ignore a very powerful and effective cure at our own peril.
"He is the picture perfect representation of what it means to be a Golden Retriever" meanwhile the shot is of him shedding. That got me 🤣
that cracked me up too. lol.
As she once said, "They only shed twice a year - the first 6mo, and the last 6mo!"
@@trumpetpunk42 our golden died almost a year ago and I still find insane amounts of her hair everywhere in the house no matter how much we clean haha
@@ShotClanTxter Thanks for sharing this. I lost my pup (a German Shedder, not a Golden) almost 5 months ago. For a while I was still vacuuming up half a dog each time, but now it's dwindled off, which in a weird way makes me another kind of sad.
my cousin liked to offer visitors some tea with their mug of hair.
He was actually holding his head low and still while you did his ears and shifting his body weight slightly when you groomed certain areas. He's clearly used to being handled. Such a good boy.
He did! I thought he was about to hand her the bobby pins. Such a cutie!
@@MizJilly 🤗♥️
@@MizJilly True! Aww 😂
One of the goodest boys I’ve seen on this channel, which is saying something!
Hello 👋👋👋
I say “Good boy” sometimes instinctively like the dog can hear me during these videos and Oakley definitely deserves it.
Me too!! 😂
I literally did the same thing like 30 seconds ago. Lol
I think I just found my people!
he is the goodest of boys
I always say good boy/girl to any animal. you're not alone!
Oakley has the most “good boy” energy of any boy on earth.
He is truly the goodest boy
A super model and therapist, what an accomplished Pawfessional. He's the goodest boy. I'm glad Vanessa got a client that didn't attempt to eat her for a change
I lost count on how many times I said "good boy" for the whole duration of this video. Oakley is such a good boy.
cute ;D
U talk to urself?
@@axesus6966 The urge to communicate to this good boy just how good of a boy I think he is leads to talking to a screen that cannot hear me
@@axesus6966 Nothing wrong with that as long as you're not clinically insane :P
I’m the 556th like 😈
I need to give him the biggest hug, Oakley's so adorable 😭❤️
Let me be the first one to give Oakley the biggest hug if that's okay with you as I just can't wait to squeeze him tightly into my warmest & softest loving arms, Belynda.
I have one except he’s a cream
How do you have 1.6k and only two comments let me fix this😂
I wish the same 🥺
Hello 👋👋👋❤
When you said hes a therapy dog for some reason I teared up. The idea of going through horrible hardship and being greeted by this beautiful face just hits my heart
me too!
My labrador wasn't a professional therapy dog, but I used to take him to work (with elderly and demented people and adults with learning difficulties) and they loved him. He was a calming comfort and lots of fun in the park, for younger folk. He was just the best boy. I am also tearful.
One of my old therapist was part of a company with a co workers Golden retriver on their logo and he would sometimes come out and lick us
He was sweet
Admittedly, I've got a very, very soft spot for Golden Retrievers, maybe because I'm looking at one curled up on my bed that makes my life so much better, but, like Oakley, they always put a smile on my face.
They always have a smile on their face, too! 🥰
This the kinda of dog you don’t ask “what the dog doin’?” Because you already know he is just being the best boy.
No no that's the perfect question to ask because prolonged silence is usually mischief afoot If they're not sleeping in the usual spots or its not the right time of day to be suspiciously absent.
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the look on his face when he has the head wrap while being dried says “ahh, the price of beauty”
Oakley looks both like a distinguished gentleman, and also a typical happy Golden. I love him so much.
What a golden goodboy! He looks so happy and smiley its contagious. Watching him is driving my depression away!
who has just made a coughing sound?
like a big puppy
Theres a video with "Here's Bailey". As soon as I see it, I have a big smile! 😉
I wish the same 🥺
Hello 👋👋👋
That's the friendliest, most sincere face I've ever seen. The only thing more gold than his coat is his heart ♡
And this is the sweetest, loveliest comment!!!! 🥰
Aww🥹
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I was raised alongside a golden. Most loyal, caring boy ever, never did a damn thing wrong in his life. I trained him when I was 9 and he was a model citizen. Miss him more than words.
For 15 long and loving years I had the pleasure of sharing my life with a golden retriever. Murphie never received one day of obedience or temperament training, she was just naturally the sweetest being in the world, unless you were a squirrel or lizard, she liked to hunt those in the backyard.
Oakley: former supermodel and current professional good boy 🥰😇 This furchild was a joy to watch, especially after the Caucasian Shepherd and Pekingese videos 😵💫 I hope Vanessa gets many more well-behaved clients for a while... SHE DESERVES IT.
That’s so cute
😂😂😂
I was thinking the same thing!😀
@@MrSullismom Glad you understand, lol! I mean, *we* all enjoy watching when the Huskies come and sing the song of their people, when the Persians have some patches of difficult matting, etc, but goodness gracious Vanessa really has earned a break.
yeah the Pekingese was wild. I had the same thought - good that Vanessa had a dog that didn't try to eat her this time.
Him walking in looking so happy just melted my heart.
Oh yes c:
How can anyone not love Goldens? They are the sweetest, most empathetic, gentlest dogs! Absolutely precious pups! 🇨🇦❤️🦮
Happiest dogs on earth !!
Meanwhile goldenDOODLES: 🖕🏻🙄🤔🥲🤪🤪🤪😠💕😎😒😔🤬😓🥱😴😵😵💫🥴😈👿👹👺
Oakley reminds me so much of my last retriever, not a thought between the eyes, but so patient and loving 🥰. Miss you piper, love you still.
Why do people think GRs are not intelligent?
@@ihsahnakerfeldt9280 it’s not that I don’t think golden retriever ain’t smart, but I saw my dog try to get her favourite toy out of a painting.
@@trumpeterswan8175 lmao
Oakley was more behaved than most humans while getting a haircut. 👍🏻😊🐶
As a licensed hairstylist that is the most accurate comment I have seen! Lol
As a show dog, he's been groomed enough times that he's been trained and knows exactly what to expect. He comes from one of the most relaxed, mellow breeds there is(one of the closest things to the ideal dog for 90% of households). Combine with that the fact that he's got at least one parent willing and able to invest top dollar for his needs(doing the show dog circuit is NOT cheap), and you have what is essentially every groomer's dream client.
What?
@@FreedomUninterrupted I bet you've seen all kinds/types of people; good, bad and the "just don't come back" again please. 😊😂😆
looking into a golden's eyes is truly good for the soul
And probably good for one's blood pressure, too. He's a therapy dog, I'm sure he has a lot of experience with calming stressed or unhappy people down.
Goldens are everything I love about dogs: affectionate, loyal, playful, and that smiley - looking jaw that makes them so cute. I want to adopt one (or a rescue with these traits) some day.
Was thinking the same. It’s no wonder why they’re so popular.
@@jillianmaloney3798 Yes!
My first dog was a golden, he was 12 days older than me and passed away in my arms when I was 13. That was back in 2008 and I still miss him every day. No matter when or where my death happens, I will be at peace knowing the first thing I see in heaven will be my boy.
Man, Oakley just radiates good boy energy
Love how he was smiling when you trimmed his ears, then proudly sat on the porch taking the air. ❤
I wish the same 🥺
Okay can we just take a moment to admit that while golden retrievers are extra lovable because they look like they’re smiling, that’s not actually a smile, it’s just a visual feature based on their face and head shape. Smiling is a phenomenon in humans and some other primates. Do cows smile? What about hippos? No, well neither do dogs. Now I will grant you that a tail wag = happy. But let’s stop overly humanising animals.
I adore this dog. He's so pure, innocent, perfect, and completely empty in the head save for love and happiness.
Before his bath, Oakley looks so much like my deceased baby boy Biscuit that I almost cried. Golden retrievers are such a lovely dogs! They require a lot of time with training and grooming and upkeep though. My boy would get hot spots And they're not a good dog for people who don't have at least 5 hours of free time of day. What a beautiful grooming session!
You can definitely tell this dog has received encouraging and positive training. He’s so well behaved and so trusting. Excellent example of responsibility by the owners
Oakley's diary:
8am: a walk! My favorite thing!
830am: breakfast! My favorite thing!
9am: bath! My favorite thing!
930am: blow drying! My favorite thing!
10am: hair clipping! My favorite thing!
Growing up, my family took in a giant schnauzer who was a retired show dog. She was used for breeding, and didn’t know life outside of a crate until she came to live with us. My opinion of show dogs is still skewed because of this, but it’s good to know that a lot of show dogs are beloved family pets.
Sounds like they were far more interested in it breeding and only showed it because it was a purebred. Ego came first.
Fabulous, accomplished, sweet, beautiful Goldie!!!🥰❤️💕
My Dad used to say of Golden Retrievers that they're "sweet but dim dogs." As I see and interact with Goldens more and more over the years, though, I don't think they're dumb, I think they're just too happy-go-lucky to look as "studious" as other breeds.
Mine can act "dumb" (goofy) but is very smart. Sometimes too smart.... and stubborn.
I may be wrong but I am sure golden retrievers are quite close to the top on the list of most intelligent dogs
My grandfather had Goldens for hunting dogs, and at least some of them, like Grandpa’s dog Caesar, are exceptionally intelligent. Bonus: I totally LOVED Caesar, and he loved me😅; we were about the same age. So when I was a toddler, he was my bestest buddy! 😍 I could tell you stories about the great things he did! My grandpa trained him to dive into the water hazards on golf courses and fetch the golf balls out of them. Grandpa would then take them home, clean them, and sell them to golfers.
@@peachesbun8327 You are correct, they were listed in the top 10; number 4, actually, in a poll of about 200 obedience trainers and judges years ago, compiled by canine psychology professor Stanley Coren in his 1994 book "The Intelligence of Dogs." (With "intelligence" meaning obedience trainability. There are other kinds of intelligence.) I read recently a comment from someone who had trained most of the breeds in the top 10. They said that goldens' learning curve was a bit slower than that of some of the other breeds in the top 10, but their eagerness to please made up for that.
There's no way golden retrievers are dim dogs on average. They are one of the preferred breeds, along with Labradors and German shepherds, that are used for seeing eye work, which is very demanding.
Agree - I grew up with goldens and they aren’t dumb, people think they are because who could be in such a good mood all the time? They are fabulous beasts.
*Dog enters, walking right up to the camera with a smile and a wagging tail*
Me: Yup, that's a Golden retriever alright...:P (I've had a couple in my life, and have one presently. Definitely my favourite dog breed
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No.
@@toastyknuckles892 yes 😋
These are the most chill dogs ever!! They're beautiful, smart, and gentle. Can't beat that!!
This is the kind of dog you might find in the section of 'Hey I'm looking to adopt a near perfect dog'
Like yeah he didn't quite save any lives, but he is the family standard golden retriever, a beautiful and well mannered show dog, plus a therapy dog, how much nicer could he be!
This made me miss my pooh bear so much. When I was born, I was brought home to a proud golden retriever. Who, for some reason, thought I belonged to him and him only. He was constantly watching over me and no longer wanted to be in the yard. He wanted to be everywhere I was at all times and even found a way to lay in the crib next to me. Which was very hard to do considering he was the largest golden I have ever seen till this day. He got scolded for climbing in my crib but would still get right back in there. He even growled at my grandmom and other family members 1 time for passing me around and holding me. He really felt like I was his baby. Lol
Eventually, people accepted that he was a proud dad, and he was allowed to become a house dog and was literally my best friend.
We even tried to figure out how to get him to come to grade school with me. Lol. I miss him so much.🐶💕
LOVELY story!✌❤
Thanks so much..I adore goldens..best ever
A very good boy!
I wish the same 🥺
Lovely story. Sounds like he was a very sweet dog ❤
This is so soothing to my brain to see this calm boy get his groom. ❤️
Just seeing him be himself is comforting - that's how you know he's doing his job right!
Excuse meh Witch..
I was wondering if youd like yo ne friends with meh and converse in private? (regarding occult matters)
@@rammingspeed5217 Did you say... witch?? BURN HERRR!!! 🤣
Some of these animals are just beyond words with cuteness. How people can mistreat them is beyond me!😣
I love how much patience and love you show for all of the pets your groom! I wish my dog was as calm as this retriever in the shower!
He is an absolute angel. Golden Retrievers are such magical creatures. ❤
This is clearly an A-plus dog. Very friendly, calm and used to the procedure. And a very handsome boy, too🥰
Oakley is a great example/embassador for behavior for a dog getting groomed. Chilled, relaxed, this is not a problem!! What a beautiful boy! and Rupert is a cutey too!
I agree; he reminds me of my golden. He is just happy to be there so you can really do anything. He even loves going to the vet because he gets attention and he never minds the temperature, vaccines, or prodding. It comes down to socializing him as a puppy but going to a very good breeder is the biggest difference. I've had a groomer say he was the best-behaved dog he has seen in his career which put a huge smile on my face.
Oakley is beautiful! His coat looks very soft (and truly golden).
He seems like a calm dog, no wonder he is a pet therapist. I would be so happy to play with him.
Golden Retrievers are the kindest and sweetest doggies ever. Every Golden that i have met has been very kind to me, never too overwhelming or nippy. They are the number one dog.
Oh my goodness! Such a well behaved pupper! He was “ok spa day!” Honestly I just want to cuddle Oakley. ❤
What a stunning dog, both in temperament and looks. And that smile! No wonder he's a therapy dog.
He is just happy to be here. A wholesome spirit. He is loving and a very good boi
This reminds me of my baby girl. RIP Penny. ❤
He still has this sort of teddybear face, even at 5 🤗
Golden retrievers are just like that. They're big squishy goofy bundles of love, and this Good Boy is the _golden_ (heh) standard!
Oakley is a wonderful ambassador for his breed. 😊
What a beautiful gentle boy
They are beautiful dogs, very affectionate and loyal. The best, we had two, mother and daughter, mother died of cancer at 10 years old, she gave us all her unconditional love. Her daughter is still with us and she is 12 years old.
Oakley knew exactly how to pose himself as you groomed him -- good sign that he's had many grooms so far and knows exactly what to do! Encore!
As you said Oakley is also a therapy dog my heart melted. He is such a sweet boy! The typical Retriever smile in his face! 😊
I absolutely love your channel . It has nurtured my grooming of my adopted dog.
Your commentary is both informing and funny
I do love the light golden color, but the red-er golden retrievers are still my favorite despite how much this boy tried to change my mind.
He looks so happy. I hope he’s living the best life. May he live long and happy.
I started getting my golden accustomed to grooming at 10 weeks old and now (at 3) he's just as happy about it as this good boy - to the extent that he jumps up on the grooming table without being asked. He just loves the attention so much! Goldens are such sweet and patient animals
1:14 - The height of cuteness.
truly a good boy!! i wish every golden was this chill and cooperative for grooming, oakley is a saint
The goodest of the good boys.... He looks so calm and chill, like sitting on your porch watching the leaves fall an autumn afternoon
Oakley embracing his inner Zen during the blow dry! What a good boy!😇
What a good boy! so quiet and well behaved.
My favorite part is when you shape the paws at the end. Love to you and Oakley. ❤
That smile when he walked in the door!
What a sweetie!!!!! 😍
Had a golden as a kid. She was so funny, gentle, and clever. I'm 46 now and still miss her, this is coming from an ex army construction worker.
Cleaver is a knife. So Oakley is a knife? That’s sad.
@@jameswent48 weirdest internet comment today bud.
One of my ex's mom was an Irish Wolfhound breeder who had a few show dogs among them.
The amount of time and attention for this hobby shows how much they are loved.
What a pleasure to watch a dog be well behaved during his bath time.
This is really calming to watch, especially compared to the full groom session of the little angry monster.
I don't know if it's because of his fur, but this boy looks really buff.
Even with only moderate exercise, goldens are built like brick shithouses, male goldens in particular 😃 They're quite strong dogs!
He is loving that groom! Oakley is a beauty.
Wow, what a gorgeous Golden Boy!
I’ve seen him shown and he is magnificent. ❤
Such a good golden boi ❤
Golden retrievers are like teddy bears, theyre so full of love... he looks so soft and he behaves so well, doesn't even try to take back his paw even though dogs generally like having all their paws on the ground.. what a good boy
…with hearts as golden as their fur! What a sweetie pie 🥰❤️
Such a good boy. I had a golden retriever once, and they are amazing
Look at his fur blowing in the wind at the end! Loved this 🥰
I am so glad that you mentioned the true nature of showing dogs. I was in a breed club and most of the dogs were also loved as pets, spoiled etc. If you work with dogs early, they will enjoy grooming. I had one that would walk into my stall shower, turn around and look at me when he wanted a bath! Several owners also were working in getting companion dog degrees and for me, a lure coursing degree as well. Yes, it is an expensive hobby.
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You need to listen to what she said lol said they retire with their family OR a new loving home once they are done being shown. Aka given away when no longer useful.
@@Kandy559 What the hell do you have against a dog living in a loving home. You sicko.
What an absolute sweet heart this little boy is!
He's so handsome! He stays so nice...such a good boy!!
Oakley's personality is golden too
I never had experience with GRs until recently when i was asked by a colleague to house/dog sit while she was in Europe with her husband for two months. I had no experience doing either task. What they had lined up had fallen through so i jumped in to help a friend. Where they live is a cozy residential area about an hours drive from me, close to the Ottawa River...was once considered cottage country. Lots of nice places to walk. Anyway, I met Nikki, female GR, once very briefly before coming and I was worried that I wouldn't do a good job by her. She didn't know me but I took her darling face in my hands and promised her I would take care of her. I remember when she first smiled at me. I didn't know they smile like that and right into your eyes. I worked from home at the time so I transferred my "office" there and so I wasn't commuting. Instead early in the morning and after work, we walked together. But then those walks turned into ventures and we went everywhere. We would drive on weekends and go to places to explore and just hang out. I didnt go anywhere without her. She likes carrots and broccoli so I always had fresh chopped veggies for her. I know it sounds weird but I feel like we became fast friends and buddies. I miss her and sometimes I get teary when I think about her like right now.
He is gorgeous, such a sweet and loving face 💛
I just love Goldens! Such happy dogs. I love his ambulance therapy job, so cool! It's fun to watch you in the backyard playing with him after his groom. 😍
Oakley is definitely a very obedient dog which I have to give credit to his owners for training him to be a very well behaved dog to his owners and other people.
Most of it comes natural to a Goldie.
Sweet Oakley, thank you and your breed brothers and sisters for being such kind and supportive dogs for those suffering stress.
What a loving dog. You simply most love him
Oh, how this makes me miss my childhood golden. He was mostly my job to train, groom, and bathe. He was just such a good boy for everything we did together - except when it came to water. When I'd take him to run free in the woods across the street from my house, he'd go into the creek and was sometimes almost impossible to get out. He also took himself for many swims in our pool, whether there were any humans ther, or just by himself on a hot day. When it was time for a bath, I'd tell him to jump up into our laundry room tubs - front feet in one tub, back feet in the other. He loved it!
My heart dog was a golden. He passed away in 2015. I am so looking forward to my new baby coming to me this summer. Bestest dogs ever!
Definitely, they broke them mould with goldies 💕
This made me miss my Golden girl SO much!!! ❤❤ Almost 12yrs gone now and still miss her every single day 💔😭 She too was a national champion show dog. She had one litter which produced some beautiful & lovely-tempered pups who went on to achieve great things. Her progeny is still in the world today doing incredible things. Her great great great grand-babies are in commercials and movies like Aquaman.
Her temperament was exactly like Oakley's..... extremely patient, gentle and very sweet. She was introduced to grooming very young due to her showing requirements. Her breeder instructed me how to groom to the same level you do. It is certainly a skill. Hard enough to do with an obedient animal let alone one that's fighting you! So exhausting. Thankfully I knew enough to spend considerable effort desensitizing her to high-velocity dryers, clippers, water jets, etc so that she was super chill with it all. Never liked the bath as it was slippery (and by the time I realised I should have put a mat in there she had already developed an aversion to it). But was always a champ about it. Whenever she knew it was bath time she would hide behind the bedroom wall with just her head poking out with the most ADORABLE expression of "oh no, not this again" and then begrudgingly trod over when requested. She truly was such a pure soul 💛 Oakley's facial expressions remind me of her so much. I also starting her behavioral training very young too (manners are just as important with animals as they are with humans, more so actually as humans don't have razors blades for teeth)! So she too was very obedient as Oakley was.
I must disagree regarding your comments around showing and breeding. I almost wasn't going to say anything but I thought I had a duty to do so for anyone watching this video to know the reality. As someone who has personal first-hand experience with both showing & breeding I can attest that the comments you said are the things breeders & showers want you to think but it's not true. Overall, yes, the majority of breeders start off because of their deep affection and love for the breed. And their desire to see their breed retain it's quality, etc. However, just like any activity that requires a high level of time & devotion, it attracts extreme actions and views. And, over time, it corrupts people. I've witnessed everything from breeders baiting/poisoning each other's dogs to purposely letting dogs out of each other's enclosures so they run away. Lots of unscrupulous practices like switching out puppies from different b*tches & sires and passing them off as different bloodlines. Bribing vets to pass hip scores, etc. Not taking sick puppies to be treated and letting them die in agony because it's cheaper. Leaving dogs inside hot trailers & crates all day sitting in their own filth for 10hrs with only a small fan in 38 degree heat (this wouldn't happen if the dog had to go back into the ring as they needed to be presentable but if the dog lost and wasn't needed again they were neglected and ignored). And believe me, that's just the tip of the iceberg! And this is not "backyard breeders". These are highly sought after, highly reputable breeders. On the surface it all looks good but lift the rock and there are crawling insects underneath. Make no mistake, there is definitely money to be made through litters if the breeder chooses to run their business in a certain way. Which most do.
The b*tches are bred incessantly from the moment they are old enough (just under 2yrs old) through to about 6 years old. And then palmed off as "senior" to any half-decent family who will take them. They usually have two litters a year so that's 8 litters per b*tch and they usually have multiple b*tches brooding at once. Sometimes they don't live with them because their local council won't give them enough permits for their zoning requirements, etc. But in that case all they do is give their brooding b*tch to another person to look after until the pups are whelped. There's always sneaky ways around restrictions. Goldens usually have large litters (around 7-10 pups). They sell anywhere from 3-5k per pup. So around $30,000-$40,000 per litter. Do that twice a year per b*tch, across multiple b*ches and it's a lot of money. Yes it costs a lot in showing fees, equipment, property to house the animals, enclosures, kenneling, licences, fuel, cars, trailers, vet fees, etc. But even with all of that factored in it is still A LOT of money. Most breeders I know easily survive off their breeding money, no jobs. Just the stud fees alone can bring in big money depending on the stud. So yeah, some lose money from it. But for a lot it is a very profitable business.
When I started off I was very young and went into it thinking it was all about the love of the dogs but I found out VERY quickly it is worse than pageants! Highly competitive, back-stabby, do anything to win types. They have A LOT to lose.... Money, reputation, friends. That sort of environment & approach to breeding is not what I wanted to be involved in. So as soon as I fulfilled my contractual obligations with my dog I was out of there. But I spent 30hrs/week with hundreds of breeders every week for six years and I can tell you, it's not just one or two select breeders doing this and it's not confined to a single breed.... this is what it is like across the board. At least where I come from it is. I will concede that there are small breeders who aren't involved with showing much who are more like family types. They only have one or two dogs and those animals are genuinely a part of their family. They will spend a fortune on their dog if it becomes sick. They sit on the couch with them instead of kenneled outside. But the show breeders are more like what I'm describing. For most of them it is a business and it's about prestige. If they saw this I'm sure they'd argue vehemently that it's not true but everyone believes their own lies. As someone who has an objective outside perspective but was in the world deep enough to know (almost like an undercover journalist) I can tell you, their actions differ greatly to their words.
In saying all that, I am grateful for the part they play in ensuring correct confirmation of each breed. Each breeder does act as each other's check & balance. If one breeder is going too light or dark on the coat color, the others will keep them in check. If their stud's movement is off, they won't use him, etc. Breeders do try to hide imperfections (like using grooming techniques on the chest hair to make chests appear more sprung or deep-set then they really are). Or trimming feet and ears in such a way to make them appear more rounded then they are. I've even seen breeders sedate aggressive goldens to hide their bad temperament. And poke placid dogs with sharp pins right before running into the ring (for breeds that are supposed to show some aloofness in the ring) in order to manipulate their temperaments. But, generally speaking, they can only hide so much. Especially if you know what you are looking for. Most of the time, the show world, judges and fellow breeders will eventually call you out if your stock is not up to standard. And that keeps the breed standards in-line. Sometimes I question if it's worth it. But I am grateful that when I buy a dog from a breeder, generally speaking, I know what I am getting. I know how big it's going to get, what it's temperament is going to be, what it's exercise requirements are going to be, how much it's going to shed, what it's medical issues might be, etc. That's the upside to all this. For the most part, confirmation showing ensures consistency and predictability. Which isn't just important for pet owners and families with kids, etc but for people who still use certain breeds as working dogs to this day.... Sheep dogs, police dogs, sniffer dogs, service dogs, etc. We need correct breed standards to be able to reliably have those dogs perform their duties.
I am glad you said something. This sounds horrifying. Poor dogs just money making machines for people...
Enjoyed watching Oakley being so calm during the grooming
What a good dog. He is an example of how to behave when to getting groomed.
What a wonderful boy!
It's fascinating to me to think that transitioning retired show dogs into companion roles makes a ton of sense. It seems like such a natural path of life for them as it encourages usefulness and the understanding that they are still loved and needed. This should be encouraged!
Show dogs are pets during the week so there really isn't a transition. I show both my aussies and Flambo was a top 15 aussie last year we show maybe once a month and other than that it's adventures and normal dog life (more traveling probably) and just more baths :P