02/19/2026
New Friends and Old!
Welcome to the Breed!
We have recieved a ton of inquiries in the past 24 hrs due to the lovely dog making the most hilarious breed announcement at the olympics!
What can I say, his enthusiasm to run, his athleticism and his joy for people are great parts of the breed.
Before sending an inquiry for our fall 2026 litter plan (Yes we have one planned!) please ask yourself a few things!
Do I have the patience to house train a dog that takes 6-8 months to house train?
Do I have 6 foot fencing and the willingness to install electric lines at the top and bottom or no dig and no climb guards?
Do I have time to attend weekly classes, socialize the dog daily and structure our home life for the first TWO years? These pups are not like shepherds or huskies or most other breeds. They are primitive-like and very much a “what you put in is what you get out”
Do you have an understanding of dog training, using minimally corrective means? These guys hold a grudge, they find corrections when ill timed a personal reflection of how stupid humans are 😆
Do you have lots of precious furniture, lots of glass or breakable items? They are bulls in a china shop at the best of times.
Do you enjoy running or cycling or hiking or cross country skiing 😆? Something that gives them an outlet.
Are you prepared to represent the breed for the next 15-17 years? They are incredibly long lived for a breed so large.
Are you prepared for a dog that will bond so hard to you and your family that rehoming is very very difficult. That they will look for you in every shopping trip they go on, every dog show they travel to after you send them back?
What would you do when they decide they are no longer tolerant of the other dog in your house?
CSV are the most intensely loyal, loving, clever, hilarious and chellenging dogs. They are athletic and so rewarding to work with and live with. They can also make your life very hard. They are a lifestyle not just a cool looking golden retriever. They require strict crate training, some for a few years some for life. They will have accidents, some forever. But they also will love you like no other dog ever could.
So yes the olympic dog is amazing and lovely. And we welcome all inquiries with open arms. Just make sure you have done some research first!