Middlecreek Goldens

19/10/2026

DNA Testing & Responsible Golden Retriever Breeding

DNA testing helps breeders make informed decisions about inherited diseases in Golden Retrievers.
Some of the conditions that can be tested for include:

Progressive Retinal Atrophy (prcd-PRA and GR-PRA1): Inherited eye diseases that can cause progressive vision loss and eventual blindness.

Ichthyosis (ICH1): An inherited skin condition that can cause flaky skin, often described as puppy dandruff, and may persist or become more significant in some dogs.
As genetic testing continues to advance, breeders must consider the severity of each disease, test reliability, its prevalence within the breed, and affected or carrier dogs throughout the pedigree.

The goal is to prevent affected puppies while preserving genetic diversity and gradually reducing harmful disease-associated genes in the breed. A carrier result should be considered within the bigger picture of responsible breeding decisions.

See the GRCA code of ethics for more information:
https://grca.org/about-the-breed/grca-code-of-ethics/

15/08/2026

Attention middlecreek family! We will be at the myerstown swim if anyone would like to bring their pups to reunite!

Well, WaterBugs, we’ve come to the end!!
Tomorrow (Saturday) is the last day for humans to swim! 🥹
Sunday belongs to the fur babies!🐶
See you at the pool, one last time, until 2027!
💙💙💙💙

15/04/2026

Congrats to our buddy Cooper for passing OFA hips and elbows, he was rated good for hips and normal for elbows 🎉🎉 this is a huge stride for Middlcreek Goldens. Good thing a friend had to tell me my own results cuz I missed the email 🤣

03/04/2026

Looks like good-excellent OFA hip ratings are coming to Middlecreek Goldens from our stud boy Cooper! 🥳🎉👏 We are on a roll! Big thanks to his Guardian owners Mandy Daly and Zachary Daly for working closely with us to make this all happen! We couldn't have done it without you! We will update everyone with official OFA results in a few weeks.

22/01/2026

⭐️Miss Shelby⭐️ will be at the great American outdoor show for their Dock Diving event on the 9th!! She jumps at 12 o'clock and 2 o'clock! Practice is at 10. If you plan to be there come see us jump!! 🥰🥰
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DdMSLgXoh/

07/12/2025

Peer-reviewed study shows dogs given probiotics with the species Lactobacillus Rhamnosus early in life can have long-lasting protective effects against allergies, even years later & even after stopping them. Puppies given probiotics grew up to have milder skin (including ears) and allergy reactions, showing probiotics could offer long-term protection.

Want to explore a science-backed probiotic with a Lactobacillus Rhamnosus 🦠 option for your dog, comment BETTERBELLY and we’ll send a link your way.

14/11/2025

The foundation's scope continues to expand while its core mission remains the same: to improve the health of all dogs.

Check out this recent article written by Sue M. Copeland that was published in the Canine Chronicle:https://ofa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/OFA-Hips-Elbows-and-Beyond.pdf

07/11/2025

To all my local water loving pups! A fun place to practice dock diving skills

11/10/2025

Shelby out with the boys today ❤️