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Shor’Line Goldens is located near Lake Bloomington in Central Illinois. First, and foremost, my Goldens are beloved members of my family.  My dogs live in my home, join in nearly all my activities, love to travel with me, enjoy meeting new friends, and can’t wait to experience new adventures!

While you can often see my girls winning in the agility ring, they are just as happy hitting the beach to swim or racing down the dock to see who can fetch their ball first.

I am very proud of my first home-bred champion, Mariner, BIS BISS Ch. Shor'Line Jetoca High Seas Adventure SDHF who earned his championship in August 2006 by going Best of Breed over three of the top five Golden specials in the country at 20 months of age.

Mariner attained his Show Dog Hall of Fame title in June 2007 at 2 1/2 years of age.  He is a Best in Show Winner, Multiple Group Winner, 2007 GRCA Top 20 Qualifier, and has numerous group placements.  Mariner also became a Best in Specialty Show Winner at the White River GRC Specialty in May 2007.   In 2007, Mariner ranked in the Top 10 in both Breed and All-Breed rankings.  Mariner received an invitation to the 2007 AKC Eukanuba National Championship.  At just three years of age, he has already earned 76 SDHF points as a Special.  In 2008, Mariner will be focusing on performance training in field, obedience and rally.

I have owned Goldens since 1979 and have shown my dogs in conformation and agility since 2002.  I own a limited number of dogs and breed when I am seeking a show prospect of my own.  My goal is to produce beautiful Goldens true to the breed standard with exceptional temperament, character, and intelligence that can excel in multiple venues.  Whether they are being placed as show dogs or as a family companion, I breed to produce a healthy and structurally correct puppy.

I place a premium on ensuring my dogs have a “True Golden Temperament.” Whether they are show dogs or family companions, I am interested in producing a dog that is fun to be around, friendly, intelligent, easily trainable and a great member of the family.

All dogs used in my breeding program have had their hips and elbows certified through OFA, their eyes cleared annually by a board certified ophthalmologist and registered with CERF, and their hearts have been cleared by a board certified cardiologist for OFA registration.

I am a member of the Golden Retriever Club of America and Town & Country Kennel Club in Bloomington, Illinois.

While my current focus is on competition in the conformation, agility and rally venues, I enjoyed companion Goldens for over 20 years before beginning my journey in the show ring. While I encourage everyone to find an activity they can enjoy together with their dog, I genuinely feel that the most important role for your dog is becoming a special member of your family.

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