Intheblind Field Golden Retrievers

Owner of field goldens since 2008.

Intheblind field goldens is a Victorian based breeder of Golden Retrievers.  James Markham is the proprietor of these dogs and kennel, and has had a journey with these field goldens spanning nearly twenty years.  I purchased my first field golden in 2008 from a breeder in Iowa, whilst living in Fort Worth Texas.  This wonderful dog Blondie, lived to the ripe old age of 15, and was imported into Australia in 2010 when I returned to Melbourne.

Field golden retrievers are highly intelligent golden retrievers that make the most wonderful family pets and companions.  They excel in service roles including search and rescue, detection and as assistance dogs too.  They are loyal and affectionate with people, along with being easy to train.  They make wonderful house pets and family companions.  Field goldens are trustworthy dogs with kids and other pets, when they are well socialised.

I am a current member of Dogs Victoria and adhere to their Code of Ethics.  All of my brood stock are ANKC registered, hip and elbow scored, along with eye, heart and DNA tested.

The first dog I imported semen from in 2012 sired many titled working goldens in the USA and also has descendants working as border patrol dogs for militaries in Europe..  Even with the intelligence to perform such functional roles, field goldens make beautiful family companions and house dogs.  My goldens are more than happy spending time inside, sleeping on a couch or dog bed.

The golden retriever was developed in Scotland in the 1860s by Lord Tweedmouth as a gundog.  The pre-requisites for a good gun dog including stability under pressure, namely gunfire, a gentle mouth, in order not to damage game, along with a will to please and ability to swim in freezing waters.  These attributes are tested internationally including in retrieving trials in Australia, along with field trials in the UK, Scotland and Europe.  Dogs that achieve championship certification in such trials have shown ability reflective of a quality gundog.

My current dogs are entirely descendants of field goldens from Canada and North America.  I have imported semen from several high quality dogs that have been used extensively for sporting activities and hunting.  I always strive to breed sound goldens, with good hips, elbows, eyes, heart and DNA clearances.