How High the Price

This song by John Tams is quite haunting when paired with images from D-Day, the invasion of Normandy on June 6th, 1944. How High the Price How deep the water That makes widows out of wives For this is not fish you’re eating This is men’s lives… All clouds the sky The boats are leaving [...]

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ALFIE – Our *Golden* 11th Birthday Boy – Updated

I’m so happy that Alfie is celebrating his 11th birthday today (you can see him from my first day with him on here: alfie.landofpuregold.com). I never made it this far, getting to 11, that is. Okay, not me, but my Alfie boy. He celebrated 11 years of happiness (I hope) today. Cancer took my other [...]

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If only Glenn could live next door . . .

I am in love with Glenn Ross …. his talent, that is. He is a contemporary designer and minimalist (just like me). He loves simple and clean lines, and I’d have him design everything in my home if I could (can someone lend me a million bucks). Of course, figuring out how to get him [...]

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Patriot Service Dogs ….. *Golden* Justice for All

Could anyone ever find the words equal to the powerful message in this photo? I don’t think so. (Be sure to click on the photo, and then again, to see a glorious supersized version.) Learn more about Patriot Service Dogs and Golden Retriever Justice’s progress here. And, go to sitstaysoothe.htm to learn more about the [...]

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Operation Baghdad Pups to the Rescue

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Golden Retriever Sergeant gets a lickin’

Golden Retriever Puppy, Buck Sergeant Jordan is getting a bath from Horatio Cat. They are the best of friends. When Sergeant was brought home, he was the same size as Horatio.

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Dog Beach Boogie

North Beach, affectionately called Dog Beach by dog owners, is located in Del Mar, California (near San Diego) and stretches nearly one half mile. Dogs can be off leash after Labor Day through June 14th but must be leashed June 15th through Labor Day. Owners must pick up after their dogs at all times.

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I love Lucy

Who doesn’t remember those special days when a puppy is first brought home? The joy is simply overpowering, that’s for sure. Golden Retriever Lucy looks like a charmer …. and a pistol as well, that’s for sure!

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A reunion like none other

In the African jungle, conservationist Damian Aspinall searches for Kwibi, a lowland gorilla he hasn’t seen for 5 years. Kwibi grew up with Damian at his Howletts Wild Animal Park in England. When he was five, he was released into the forests of Gabon, West Africa as part of conservation program to re-introduce gorillas back [...]

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This is much harder than it looks.

This is the Southern Golden Retriever Display Team performing at CRUFTS 2010. I have seen them perform better than this but still am very impressed. In my own freestyle training years ago, we tried these team exercises. They are really, really tough. The fact that a Golden was distracted by some previous scent in the [...]

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Maine Coon kitty vs. Golden Retriever Tail

Charlie, an adorable 14-week-old Maine Coon kitty, is attacking Golden Ben’s tail. He is definitely very forgiving. Love the music (Les Toreadors from Bizet’s Carmen).

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Leads them through parade route to safety

Joel Armstrong, a cool Washington state banker, helped a family of ducks reach the local river. For the past 35 days, Armstrong watched as a mother duck nested on a ledge outside his office window, which is two blocks from the Spokane River in Washington state. On Saturday morning, Armstrong arrived in town for the [...]

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Golden Retriever emotions: Serious vs. Joyful

Golden Retriever Amber is back with more tricks, even though her mom admits this one took some time to learn. It is an older trick learned a while back, but it never ceases to bring cheer. The serious expression is too sweet. You can visit Amber’s blog here.

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Golden Retriever puppers …. garden mischief

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Dog Left Inside Hot Car – What would you do?

John Quinones, from ABC News’ What Would You Do? series, asks What Would You Do if saw a dog in a hot car with no water or windows being cracked. Great points shared here. Please share. Btw, I just love Golden Retriever actress, Rider.

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Golden Retrievers Rosey & Dimpsey have Car Trouble

Jeff Goodman is an award winning cameraman and director who is based in Bristol and Cornwall. Working globally, he has over 30 years experience in Wildlife, Underwater, Aerial and Sound Sync Lighting Camera work. But, now he and his wife have decided to provide films featuring their two Golden Retrievers, Rosey and Dimpsey. This latest [...]

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There’s not too much cuter than this

ZooBorns always provides those awww moments. The birth of one of the world’s rarest creatures was celebrated this week at North Korea’s Pyongyang People’s Zoo. The Fennec Hare is on the brink of extinction with only a handful remaining in captivity. Once found throughout the Iperian Steppe, but now critically endangered, the Fennec hare relies [...]

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What’s wrong with this picture?

This 4-year-old Golden Retriever girl kicked 2 1/2-year-old Zac out of the stroller. Then, Zac proceeded to push her around the Outlet Mall.

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Golden Retrievers Rosey & Dimpsey go Camping

Rosey and Dimpsey are two Golden Retriever sisters living in Cornwall. While out on the cliffs they decide to pitch their tent to get out of the rain.

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Golden Retriever Jester’s 50 Tricks … Incredible.

And, he’s only a year old. Whoa.

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Golden Retriever family outing

Doesn’t get much sweeter than this . . . .

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A great recipe … but so bittersweet

I just received the most glorious sugar-free, gluten-free, organic birthday cake recipe. It was sent for my Bone Appetit Recipe Contest. It was sent by Sharon Wachsler who made it for her Gadget’s ninth, and last, birthday. Gadget worked with Sharon for seven years, trained via positive methods such as the clicker, and provided a [...]

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Dr. Nancy Kay …. a fitting tribute, indeed

I recently heard from veterinarian, Dr. Nancy Kay, and was so glad she sent us a copy of her seminal book, Speaking for Spot: Be the Advocate Your Dog Needs to Live a Happy, Healthy, Longer Life. These days, it seems impossible to keep up with all the great books debuting in our ever expanding [...]

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We’ve loved Betty White for a long time

BETTY WHITE, an American actress, comedian and former television host with a career spanning over sixty-five years, is also a well-known advocate for animals and president emeritus and trustee of the Morris Animal Foundation). She had a Golden Retriever named Kitta, a former Guide Dog “who had bum hips”, and now has a Golden named Pontiac. [...]

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Happy Mother’s Day!

“Breakfast in Bed” is just too sweet. Paige wakes up extra early on Mother’s Day to surprise her mom!

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