About Us
My first Golden Retriever was bred by Margaret McAra of Macanne Golden Retrievers and the love, care and devotion we shared was immeasurable.
It was therefore with an open heart that I welcomed many a Golden Retriever into my life. It was a logical decision to start Showing and I was introduced to Irene Kellock of Mochavulin Golden Retrievers by Margaret McAra and hence my Showing career began.
Mochavulin Sir Jacob of Paddocks was presented for Showing as a puppy under the mentorship of Arnel Sauer who guided and advised me in the art of Showing. Jacob proved to be an exceptional Show dog of impressive stature and presence, and he won most Championship titles throughout South Africa which included "Best in Show" at the National Championships. He continued to win in his class in the UK Club Championships. Jacob was presented at Crufts during our first year of us arriving in the UK. The second year at Crufts he was in the final selection which was incredible. Jacob obtained his Gold Good Citizen test in the UK. He has been an exceptional friend and soul mate and is now back in South Africa as a retired gentleman!
We had also bought Jacob's half-sister from Mochavulin Golden Retrievers. The very kind and beautiful, Mochavulin Hannah of Paddocks. Hannah achieved remarkable success winning Showing Championships in South Africa and went on to a most illustrious career in the UK. She competed in the female classes nationwide and was always placed in the top three. She loved the ring, and her warmth and grace was like a magnet. She was invited by head coach and manager Karen Menter to join the Southern Golden Retriever Display Team for England and was part of a magnificent team of sixteen Golden Retrievers who did precision performance schooling to music. She excelled and was part of the team for ten years touring the UK and exhibiting every year at Crufts. Her gentle temperament was so welcome and reassuring to children and people who needed to hug and love a Golden Retriever at the many events. She attained her Good Citizen status at Gold Level and worked at Platinum level. She excelled in her field and won every Novice event she competed in. I think field work was her true passion under James Reavil in the UK.
During my time at Crufts, I formed a meaningful friendship with Bernar and Bego Carro Lopez of de Lar de Casanova Golden Retrievers in Spain. Our friendship began over twelve years ago when I saw a dog named Legolas who Bernar and I had planned to use on Hannah and we both felt would produce a beautiful litter. Unfortunately, this did not materialise however, a respectful and beautiful friendship has followed on with Bernar and Bego.
I then welcomed Ella Paddocks de Lar de Casanova. Ella is now four years old and has worked so well in the UK and attained her Gold Good Citizen test and was invited to join the Southern Golden Retriever Display team in the UK.
We then returned to South Africa in 2022. Ella has been beautifully shown by Chloe van Niekerk and she has now attained her status as a South African Showing Champion. She has been judged under both South African and International judges.
It is my hope that she will have beautiful puppies by Parabellum de Lar de Casanova (Neo), an International Champion, Spanish Champion, World Junior Champion, Spanish Junior Champion, Iberian Junior Champion, Portugal Junior Champion and CPC Winner 2024
Her willingness, gentle disposition, beauty and loving nature makes her an exceptional candidate as a mother and joined with Neo both
Bernar and I are extremely excited about the potential of their puppies.
This partnership holds the promise of introducing South Africa to these outstanding bloodlines, enriching the gene pool and enhancing the quality of the breed.
Ella
Jacob
Jacob, Hannah & Ella
Jacob
Ella
Jacob
Ella
Jacob
Jacob
Ella & Hannah
Hannah & Ella
Southern Golden Retriever Display Team 2021
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