 PrettyRiver Goldens is situated in Duntroon, Ontario, on the south shore of Georgian Bay, at the headwaters of the Pretty River. Golden Retrievers are the passionate hobby of Muriel and Gordon Kerr. We acquired our first dog while Gordon was still in graduate school and got involved with the Credit Valley Kennel and Obedience Club shortly after the club started. It was there we met the Lee's (Ambercroft) as Jim Lee was the club president. Arwen, a Springer Spaniel earned her CD, Gordon graduated and we moved. We kept dogs as pets but family and careers meant that was all we had time to do.
Fortunately, when she graduated, our daughter Beth wanted her own dog and after some investigation, decided she wanted a Golden. Well if you want a Golden Retriever, you better get a good one and Ambercroft has very good ones – let's look them up. We did. Beth passed Carol Lee's interview to get a puppy. We watched Poker's litter grow with anticipation and then drove the puppy, Ramoth, up to Terrace Bay when it was ready to go. We were dog-less at the time. A little later Beth and Ramoth came home for Christmas. Shortly after Beth returned to work, we got an e-mail with an aside that Ramoth's sister, Molly was back with Carol. We were missing Ramoth's presence so got in touch with Carol to see if she was looking for a home for Molly. Well, Molly had grown into a lovely puppy and Carol was not willing to place her in a pet home. After some negotiation, we became half owners of this beautiful bitch (that is different than owning ½ a dog). She has the classic Golden temperament, is very smart and biddable.
All of our litters have been bred jointly with Ambercroft. We lean heavily on Carol Lee and Ambercroft for advice as we join the many other kennels who work to produce superior Goldens. For us, that means Goldens that are a pleasure to be around because they are mentally and physically sound, look good and most of all, respond with enthusiasm to training.
We are members of the CKC, the Golden Retriever Club of Canada and the Golden Retriever Club of Greater Toronto. Gord has served on the executive of the GRCGT as director, vice-president, president and now past-president.
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