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At Shirelands Goldens, we are very much a family-based breeder passionate about raising quality Golden Retrievers that bring joy, love, and companionship to families. Our commitment ensures that every puppy is raised with the utmost care, love, and attention. Our philosophy is to provide a free range environment - no kennels - no crates and force and fear free training.
What do people say?
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"We can’t thank Jackie enough! This family are amazing, they aren’t just breeders but they let the puppies become part of their family. Wilson is the calmest and most loving dog and we think this is down to the great start to life he had. Nothing fazes him and he is gentle with our two children. Thank you shirelands!"
Jodie Amiee Langston
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"We feel incredibly fortunate to have come across Jackie and Andrew. As novice puppy owners, we encountered many difficulties, but we are immensely grateful for the experience and advice you provided. Thanks to you, we now have a healthy and adorable little puppy named Bambi💕 Knowing that she comes from experienced breeders who genuinely love and care for their dogs is truly wonderful. When we first visited to see the puppy, it was evident that they had all been well looked after and cared for, given the cleanliness and spaciousness of the area. From day one, Jackie has been informative and helpful, sending us constant updates and pictures every day without fail, which were delightful and filled us with excitement. We wholeheartedly recommend Jackie and Andrew. Since we brought her home, she has been an absolute joy. It's clear that she has been well socialized with children as she has been incredibly gentle around them. She was already well on her way with toilet training, and it didn't take her long at all to learn. 🥰Thank you, Jackie and Andrew! We hope this message of praise conveys our deep appreciation for you both❣️"
Elke Lau
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We are so lucky to have found Jackie and Andrew as we have been blessed with our adorable girl Bella. We have received regular update on how the puppies were doing as well as health updates. Jackie and Andrew have provided the puppies with great care and support and we honestly could have not found anyone better to take in Bella.
Wiki Terelak
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"I am so pleased with our little golden girl and pleased to have found Jackie and Andrew. It’s great to know that she has come from experienced breeders who love and look after their dogs so well! When we first came to view her we instantly knew they had all been well looked after and cared for from how clean and spacious there area were. Since day one Jackie has been informative and helpful sending constant updates and pictures everyday without fail which were lovely and made us feel excited each day. I would definitely recommend Jackie and Andrew. Since we’ve had her she has been a lovely dog. You can definitely tell she has been very well socialised with children as she has been an angel around them. She were pretty much there already with her toilet training and didn’t take her very long at all to learn. Thank you Jackie and Andrew! "
Alex Schofield
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"We are so happy with our new addition to the family - little Ralph ❤️ We could not recommend Jackie and Andrew enough, they are such a caring lovely couple who just love their goldens - and their puppies! They let us visit Ralph as many times as we wanted during his first 8 weeks. Meeting Ralph’s mum and dad really put us at ease seeing how lovely and how nice their temperaments are. Their home environment was filled with normal busy home goings on - washing machines, hoovers, children etc, which really made us comfortable that Ralph wouldn’t be phased by these things when he came to our home. Every day they would send us photos and updates on their progress, and answer any questions we had. As Ralph is our first pet, all the worries about microchipping, vaccinations, flee and worming, feeding etc was all explained to us. All of our friends and family that have bought their dogs from breeders, have all been surprised at how much contact and support we’ve had with our breeders. We feel very lucky to have found Jackie and Andrew, and now we have a lovely dog to show for it. He is very friendly, playful, not scared of people, other dogs, children etc - all the things you worry about! We can’t wait to enjoy our lives with our happy pup. And we’re looking forward to keeping in contact with Jackie and Andrew for future walks"
Jules Beck
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"Jackie and Andrew are lovely, caring people and have bred the most wonderful puppies. Our first ever puppy is Ruby Sugarplum from their Festive litter....and what a beautiful and very special girl she is!! ❤ We couldn't have wished for a more chilled, confident and loving puppy 🐕 Ruby settled incredibly quickly thanks to Jackie and Andrew allowing visits beforehand and lots of communication and guidance. Thank you, she's adorable and we're having a lot of fun"
Adell Leach
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"We had a fabulous experience choosing Alina through Jackie at Shirelands. We had lots of contact before and after Alina was born. We got to meet her at 1 week old and again at 5 weeks. Jackie and her family did a great job looking after them all in the first 8 weeks. Alina has settled in well with our 5 year old retriever, Lola. Not quite through the sleepless nights yet but she is an absolute joy. Jackie gave us lots of information and has stayed in touch. I would highly recommend Shirelands to anyone looking for a good, caring breeder2
Tracey Marie Cunningham
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"As first time puppy parents we were very careful to find the right breeder with puppies with the right temperament to welcome into our family. Jackie was extremely supportive from the very start giving us lots of information before we even met the puppies. We were made to feel very at ease when we met Jude for the very first time at 1 week old. We continued to receive plenty of updates and were able to surprise our children just after Christmas with a second visit. On pick up day Jackie provided lots of information and reassurance and I feel comfortable still reaching out now for advice. Jude has plenty of character but is learning quickly and gives the best cuddles!"
Susan Bradley
Fergus, our Stud
Fergus is the heart and soul of Shirelands Goldens. With his striking cream coat, gentle temperament, and impressive pedigree, Fergus embodies everything we strive for in our breeding program.
About Fergus:
Breed: Golden Retriever
Date of Birth: 06/04/2023
Pedigree: Fergus comes from a long line of champion Golden Retrievers, ensuring that his offspring inherit the best traits of the breed.
Temperament: Fergus is known for his friendly and affectionate nature. He loves being around people and other dogs, making him a perfect companion and an excellent example of the breed’s gentle disposition.
Health: Fergus has undergone comprehensive health checks and genetic testing to ensure he is in peak condition. His excellent health and strong genetics make him an ideal stud dog.
Riley, our Breeding Girl
Riley is a cherished member of the Shirelands Goldens family. With her radiant golden coat, loving personality, and impeccable lineage, Riley exemplifies the qualities we value in our breeding program.
About Riley:
Breed: Golden Retriever
Date of Birth: 20/03/2021
Pedigree: Riley hails from a prestigious line of champion Golden Retrievers, ensuring that her puppies inherit the finest traits of the breed.
Temperament: Riley is known for her sweet and nurturing nature. She is incredibly affectionate and enjoys being around people and other animals, making her an ideal family dog.
Health: Riley has undergone thorough health screenings and genetic testing to ensure she is in excellent health. Her robust health and strong genetics make her an exceptional breeding girl.
Labrador Retriever
Andrew’s family had a Labrador “Jamie Bracken” when he was growing up, and when we were first married, we had our first Labrador, Gemma. When our children were growing up we had Charlie from the historical “Sandylands” line and he lived for 13 years. We also loved all things Labrador so had Heidi, a chocolate show type Labrador, Millie a black Labrador and then the infamous Lola, a fox red Labrador. We are aware that there are only 3 colours recognised for Labradors, so the yellow Labradors are cream through to red shades.
Lola had our first Labrador litter in Ireland. A litter of black puppies. There are several pictures on our previous litters page.
Labradors are very loyal companions, friendly and happy to be fussed and loved. Their coat does shed, particularly in the summer, so grooming and vacuuming will be commonplace! Their coat is short, and they average 29-36 kg for male, 25-32 kg females. Their height is approximately 60 cm.
There are seen to be show type and working type, with the working (like Lola) slightly smaller and less chunky.
Whatever type they require daily exercise, and company throughout the day.
Golden Retriever
The golden retriever is also a large dog, whose coat can be cream, gold, golden. The darker red shades like mahogany are not considered breed standard. The coat can be flat or wavy, is double coated and water repellent. The weight of the golden retriever is about 25-34 kg and height approximately 56-61 cm for male and slightly less for females. Their coat also frequently sheds and needs lots of grooming. Exercise and energy levels are high and they love games of fetch and swimming.
We are new to golden retrievers after coming across them quite by chance. (See our Goldador section). We have Tara, Riley and Fergus. All three are pedigree, purebred Golden Retrievers from excellent UK/Ireland show lines.
Goldador
We came by the goldador cross quite by chance when we were looking for a stud for Millie our black Labrador. We found a lovely golden retriever stud and she was mated producing 11 goldador puppies. Some were cream in colour taking after the sire and the rest black. Here is a picture of 2 puppies from that litter.
Goldadors share the same characteristics of their parents. They are extremely friendly and often used as service dogs, for guide dogs for the blind, autism therapy companions even for bomb detection and search and rescue among many other things.
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