Duckmoors Golden retrievers

18/05/2025

What an incredible weekend at the Working Test in the beautiful pheasantry of Menin!
We’re beyond proud of the results of Duckmoors' dogs achieved:

Duckmoors Autumn Tumble "Tango" with Anna had a phenomenal run!

On Saturday, they started strong in M class with two 20s, but unfortunately picked up a zero on one of the exercises. However, they didn’t let that bring them down. On Sunday, facing much tougher tasks, they came back stronger and won the M class 🥇 with an excellent score of 76/80 (20/17/19/20)!

And that’s not all -- In a last-minute decision, they entered the Open class as well, and what a debut it was! - 3rd place 🥉 with an impressive 74/80 (20/18/20/16), also marked as excellent.
Huge congratulations to Anna & Tango! 💪🏆

Duckmoors Call Me Neema ran in E class and finished 6th with 67/80 (very good - 16/20/12/19).
A solid performance, though one task cost us some valuable points – we’ll be sharper next time!

Duckmoors Dreamcatcher "Toby" unfortunately got one silly zero this time — but that’s how the game goes. He’ll be back stronger!

A special shout-out to Watchful Eye Golden Gaj "Haker", Tango’s son (Toffee's grandson), who placed 3rd in M class on Saturday with 72/80 points (17/15/20/20). Congratulations to his team – we're so proud to see Tango's legacy shining through!

All in all, a weekend full of learning, progress, and joy. Congratulations to everyone who participated and thank you to the organizers and judges for a great event!

28/04/2025

After some recent bad luck at our last working test (one silly zero), this weekend brought a bit more luck and better results!
Another long trip behind us, but so worth it.
At the Working Test in Melník/CZ, organized by Retriever Sport CZ and judged by Ian Lohoar and Graham Wilson (UK), in the E class with 27 starters:

Duckmoors Call Me Neema “Neema”
(FTW Loveloch Valentino x Kaliture Toffee Crisp)
1st place excellent 20/20/20/18 (lost 2 points because I was “sleeping” and didn’t use the whistle at the right time — sorry, Neema!)

Duckmoors Dreamcatcher “Toby”
(Moscargrange Dappa x Duckmoors All That Jazz)
2nd place excellent - just 1 point behind Neema!
Congratulations Eva & Toby! Hard work really pays off!

In the afternoon, after a very long wait for the V class (unfortunately we couldn’t leave the seniors in the car to rest because it was too hot), they had to spend hours waiting for their class, staying on the leash and walking around with the youngsters.
This completely drained Finn, and he sadly finished with one zero. Anyway, with our veterans, it’s all about giving them a good time and letting them feel they are still important to us.

On the end, only one veteran survived:

Kaliture Toffee Crisp (Neema’s mom and Toby’s grandma)

1st place – not high scores, but she gave it her all, pity making blinds from marks , but being handled with enthusiasm! She refused to give up, especially on the last test.
Thank you to the organizers for nice event and judges for the nice exercises, fair but strict judging.
Special thanks to my daughter who stayed at home and took care of the rest of the dogs, so I was able to travel for extra days!

Another adventure and memories to treasure!

03/03/2025

Great News! Cooper’s eyes test results are in!

Cooper – Duckmoors Brave Skaterboy, recently underwent comprehensive eye testing, and the results couldn’t be better - ECVO 25/02/2025 all clear and unaffected!

Health testing is a crucial step in responsible breeding and ensuring the well-being of our dogs.

A huge congratulations to Cooper’s owners for their dedication and care! 🎉

03/03/2025

Exciting news! The first health results from our E litter (Dappa x Toffee) are here, and we couldn't be happier!

🇦🇹 Duckmoors Evening Echo "Jazero" has received excellent health results:

Hips (HD): A/A
Elbows (ED): 0/0
OCD (shoulders): clear
LTV (spine): unaffected

A huge congratulations to Jazero and his wonderful owners! I truly appreciate your dedication and the great care you provide.

Exciting news from Duckmoors! The first health results from our E litter (Dappa x Toffee) are here, and we couldn't be happier! Duckmoors Evening Echo "Jazero" has received excellent health results:...

18/11/2024

Just a few weeks ago, I stood by Finn’s side and promised him, “If you win this fight, you can retrieve as much as you want and do whatever makes you happy.” And here we are. Against all odds, Finn’s spirit never wavered, and now he’s back out in the field, loving every moment of what he does best. 💪🐾

The recent fight for his life may have added a few more white hairs to his face, but honestly, who cares? That determined sparkle in his eyes is all that matters. ✨

Finn’s journey to full recovery continues - his weight is slowly coming back, and his energy levels are on the rise. The past few sunny days were a joy to watch him back in action, doing what he was born to do. Every day with him out there feels like a little victory. 🌞

16/11/2024

double trouble - Jazzie ❤️‍🔥 & Neema ❤️‍🔥
decided to be in season at the same time, poor boys 🤦🏻‍♀️

01/11/2024

Sometimes, we just need to take a break, go for a walk with friends, and enjoy the moment. This time, I happened to bring the camera along! 🌲
A walk with seven goldies - 3 boys and 4 girls - through the our sandy woods and a refreshing dip in the lake (even though it's already a bit chilly) was the perfect recipe for fun and, of course, a few wet socks! 😆🐾
Toffee, Neema, Jazzie, Frieda * Tommy, Toby, Casper on the pictures and some humans behind the pictures ;)

30/10/2024

🐾 Planned litter at Duckmoors! 🐾
We are happy to announce our upcoming litter from two exceptional goldies! Jazzie is now in season, with mating planned in the middle of November. Hopefully the puppies will arrive mid-January 2025 with both parents possessing open-minded character, the drive, calmness, and steady temperament essential for active working homes.

The pedigree of this litter combines proven, talented lines, full of golden retrievers with a natural will to work and a balanced temperament. These puppies will hopefully inherit the best from both parents. Ideal for working homes, these puppies will be more than companions – they’re bred to excel in the field while being wonderful family members.

More info on our website - http://www.duckmoors.com/f-litter.html

28/10/2024

Duckmoors Brave Skaterboy - Cooper’s Success in the Rubble Rescue Test!

Over the weekend, Cooper and his owner took on the challenging two-day test and successfully passed IPO Trümmer V rescue test! Day one was all about obedience and dexterity, where Cooper earned an impressive 93 out of 100 points. His performance was great! 🥰

On day two, Cooper showed his skills in nose work, scoring 84 points and achieving overall 177 points.

Huge congratulations to Cooper and Angie for passing the IPO Trümmer V rescue dog test together - an inspiring step forward in their rescue journey! 🫶🏻🍀💪

28/10/2024

Duckmoors Bright Skye "Cita" and her final test of the year! 🐾

Just when we thought Cita’s test season was over, she and her owner took on one last challenge for 2024! Competing in the FCI IPO Fläche A test on Saturday, which she passed successfully 👏

Cita’s confidence continues to grow, especially in obedience, where she performed beautifully. A fantastic close to a year full of dedication and achievements for Cita and Waltraud. Congratulations to this remarkable team! 🫶🍀♥️

22/10/2024

Excited to share some great moments from our October duck hunts! 🦆 We had a full pack this year, and I’m especially happy that Finn could join us for at least the first ones. 💪
The Duckmoors team in action included Finn, Toffee, Jazzie, Tommy, and our youngest star, Neema, who had her first duck retrieves. Very pleased with this little girl – she surprised me with her calm head and focus during the picking-up days. 😊

Check out the album for some highlights of this season so far! 😉

21/10/2024

It seems that winter break wasn’t in the cards for Cita and her owner, Waltraud, after all! 🙂 Despite plans to take a break, they decided to participate in the ÖRC SLP (Search Performance Test) in Styria, Austria. And the results are in:

Duckmoors Bright Skye "Cita" successfully passed the test with 92 out of 100 points! 🐾👏

A big congratulations to Cita and Waltraud for yet another achievement this year! 🎉