Nat & Int CH Merlin's Mysterious Destiny CGC, THDN, TKN
AKC European style Golden Retriever
Born June 22,2012 - 23" Tall 75 pounds AKC DNA #V710779 AKC# SR73841605 UKC# R261-374
AKC European style Golden Retriever
Born June 22,2012 - 23" Tall 75 pounds AKC DNA #V710779 AKC# SR73841605 UKC# R261-374

Merlin came from a wonderful hobby breeder in Amarillo, TX. His sire is Romanian Jr. Champion Chase The Storm Of Clear Passion, imported to America from Romania. His grand sire is two-time World Champion Dewmist Silk Screen “Storm” (who was a conformation and hunting champion). Merlin is a big, spoiled mess; nosy and fun-loving. He is very well-mannered and has an all-around "happy-go-lucky" attitude. He loves birds and will turn into a high drive, energetic lightning bolt when we train with them or go out hunting. He loves hunting mice and rats and will randomly bring me his "trophy". He has the best and easiest coat to groom. It might be long, but he almost never gets mats or tangles, and stickers comb right out, he dries off so fast after a swim or bath, like 3-5 shakes and he's mostly dry. Very wash and wear. All of my dogs are really.
He is truly a jack of all trades and a once in a lifetime dog. I hope his daughter, Gwen is as amazing as he is. She really is once you get past all that puppy energy. I have high hopes for her.
We are working for his RN (2 legs so far) and hopefully will start some UKC titles. He might be getting older, but he isn't ready to quit. He has hunting and show lines and has produced puppies who are amazing family hunting dogs, therapy dogs, and some have started in obedience and are rocking Dock Diving. Finn (a Vivian/Merlin boy) has even been invited to Dock Dog Nationals!
Merlin is available at stud to select females, feel free to contact me for more info, and the Stud Service Contract! He won't be standing to outside females much longer.
He is truly a jack of all trades and a once in a lifetime dog. I hope his daughter, Gwen is as amazing as he is. She really is once you get past all that puppy energy. I have high hopes for her.
We are working for his RN (2 legs so far) and hopefully will start some UKC titles. He might be getting older, but he isn't ready to quit. He has hunting and show lines and has produced puppies who are amazing family hunting dogs, therapy dogs, and some have started in obedience and are rocking Dock Diving. Finn (a Vivian/Merlin boy) has even been invited to Dock Dog Nationals!
Merlin is available at stud to select females, feel free to contact me for more info, and the Stud Service Contract! He won't be standing to outside females much longer.
Show Results/accomplishments:
2013 AKC: Canine Good Citizen. AKC match: Best of Breed, Best of Group. 2014 IABCA: Best of Breed, Reserve Best of Group, International Champion Judges comments: Overall Impression: Happy, agile, balanced, ready & alert, nice example of the breed, handsome sporting dog. Coat: Good condition and texture, dense, thick, nice color, good water resistant texture. Head: Pleasing head & expression, bold, correct skull, good muzzle, broad. Bite/Mouth: Correct scissors, strong. Eyes: Dark & well pigmented, nice, alert & expressive, well set, nice shape. Ears: Well set, nice shape. Chest: Deep, good for age. Front Quarters: Strong, straight, good bone, good back & shoulders, angled nicely. Back Quarters: Well angled, good bend of stifle, strong. Tail: Correct, good carriage, well set. Topline: Nice, level, strong. Movement: Easy, effortless, good reach & drive, slightly loose in front cause of age, covers ground well. 2015 Merlin past his Therapy dog test! www.therapydogs.com Merlin received his IABCA National & Honors Championship titles 2016 IABCA: Best of Breed, Honors Champion in Bronze & Honors Champion in Silver Enid, OK - AKC conformation show. 2nd place both days Central Oklahoma Golden Retriever Club Specialty - 2nd place from Mr. Roland Hachtel and 1st place from Lei Taft in owner handler! 2018 Merlin got his first two qualifying scores of 71 & 77 for his Rally Novice title at the COGRC Specialty. |
Health Clearances:
Brucellosis Tests: Negative CHIC #: 133375 Penn-HIP: LDI = 0.32; RDI = 0.33 = 90% OFA Hips: Good OFA Elbows: Normal OFA Heart: Normal/Clear - Cardiologist, ECHO OFA Eyes: Normal - 2017, 2018, 2019 OFA Patella: (knees) Normal DNA Testing: GR_PRA1: Normal/Clear GR_PRA2: Normal/Clear prcd_PRA: Normal/Clear Degenerative Myelopathy: Normal/Clear Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa: Normal/Clear Muscular Dystrophy: Normal/Clear Osteogenesis Imperfecta: Normal/Clear Sensory Ataxic Neuropathy: Normal/Clear Ichthyosis: Carrier Ichthyosis 2: Clear Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis: Normal/Clear |
Chase's Sire:
CH Dewmist Silk Screen FCI Clearances: Hips: B, Elbows: 0/0, Eyes: Clear |
Chase's Dam:
CH Tramin Vienna Waltz FCI Clearances: Hips: A/A, Elbows: 0/0, Eyes: Clear |
Polly's Sire:
Grams Top With Butter Hips: OFA27G, Elbows: OFEL27, OFA Heart: Clear, Eyes CERF: Clear, prcd-PRA: Clear |
Polly's Dam: Snowypine's Gates of Pearl
Hips: OFA27G, Elbows: OFEL27, OFA Heart: Clear, Eyes CERF: Clear |
Other dogs in Merlin's pedigree.
Some of Merlin's puppies. All of his puppies so far are smart, healthy, and beautiful. Some of them are doing very good in training for shed and duck hunting, while others are great family dogs! One of his puppies is also a baby Champion!
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