Peanut

HR Peanut Butter Tyme RA CGC

Peanut is the heart of our breeding program and a beautiful, athletic, highly biddable female with the drive and temperament we value in a field-bred Golden Retriever. She has earned her HRC Started and Seasoned titles, along with AKC Rally titles and Canine Good Citizen (CGC), and continues to train toward advanced retrieving work.

In the field, Peanut is a driven, intelligent retriever with a natural off-switch. She is equally happy working birds, training, or settling quietly at home with the family. Her trainability, steady temperament, and willingness to work have made her an exceptional hunting companion and family dog.

As a mother, Peanut has consistently passed along the qualities we hoped to preserve: drive, intelligence, biddability, athleticism, beautiful dark color, and wonderful temperaments. Her puppies have reinforced exactly why she is such an important part of Golden Gun Dogs.

HRC Hunt Titles - This Dog can Hunt

Woman in camouflage outfit with a golden retriever wearing a ribbon.

Hunter Retriever (HR)

Peanut advanced to achieve her Seasoned (HR) title, demonstrating her versatility, intelligence, and eagerness to work. Introduced to birds at 18 months, she quickly demonstrated her skills in the field. Her quick progression to these titles reflects her exceptional swiftness in training and performance, making her a standout in the field.

Woman smiling with dog wearing award ribbons.

Started Retriever (SR)

Peanut is an exceptionally talented Golden Retriever with a strong drive and natural instincts. Just over a year later after bird introduction, she earned her Seasoned title, a testament to her advanced marking abilities and calm, steady performance on the line. Her ability to stay composed under pressure and excel at retrieving makes her a reliable and impressive hunting companion.

Happy woman and children with award-winning dogs outdoors.

In Progress

Peanut is currently progressing toward her Finished (HRCH) title, building on her impressive success in the field. With her strong work ethic, advanced marking skills, and steady performance, she’s well on her way to reaching this next level. We plan to have her complete her Finished title in 2025, further solidifying her status as a top-tier hunting companion.

Why Run Hunt Trials?

Running hunt trials offers several benefits beyond traditional hunting, making it a valuable experience for both handlers and their dogs:

Skill Development: Hunt trials simulate real hunting scenarios, helping dogs refine their skills in a controlled, competitive environment. This sharpens their abilities in areas like marking, retrieving, and handling.
Consistency: Trials demand precision and consistency in performance, helping handlers train their dogs to respond predictably in any situation, which translates to more reliable behavior in the field.
Titled Recognition: Achieving titles in hunt trials (like Started, Seasoned, and Finished) provides formal recognition of a dog’s abilities. This not only demonstrates the dog's competence but also enhances its breeding value, proving it meets high performance standards.
Challenge & Community: Hunt trials introduce varying levels of difficulty, keeping both the dog and handler challenged and engaged. They also offer the opportunity to connect with a community of like-minded dog owners who share a passion for training and the outdoors.
Field Experience: For those with limited hunting opportunities, trials provide a way for the dog to gain valuable field experience outside the regular hunting season, keeping them sharp year-round.

Overall, running hunt trials hones a dog's skills, builds their reputation, and offers challenges that improve both dog and handler, leading to better performance during actual hunts.

Rally Obedience

Overview

AKC Rally Obedience is a dog sport that combines elements of obedience and agility, designed to test a dog’s skills and the handler’s ability to communicate with the dog through a series of stations. Each station has a sign describing a specific obedience task, such as sit, down, heel, or perform a combination of movements. The goal is for the dog and handler to complete the course in sync, following the signs and maintaining precision, teamwork, and control.

Levels

There are several levels in AKC Rally, including Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Excellent, and Master. At the novice level, exercises are performed on-leash, and the signs involve basic obedience commands. As the dog progresses, more advanced levels require off-leash work and more challenging exercises, such as jumping or advanced maneuvers.

Competition

To compete in Rally Obedience, a dog needs to demonstrate good basic obedience, responsiveness to commands, and a close working relationship with its handler. Rally is open to all breeds, and it emphasizes teamwork, making it a great way to build a bond with a dog while competing in a fun, structured environment.

Rally Titles

Golden retriever standing in a grassy field.

Building on her Novice success, in 2024, Peanut transitioned to more advanced levels. She completed all qualifying rounds for her Rally Advanced (RA) title, where she worked off-leash and continued to display the precision that had earned her high scores in the past. Peanut has now started working toward her Rally Excellent (RE) title, which involves even more challenging tasks and exercises, further showcasing her versatility and determination in the sport.

Peanut’s achievements highlight her natural talent and the time and effort invested in her training, making her accomplishments even more meaningful.

Watch Video

Why Run Rally Obedience?

Rally Obedience offers numerous benefits for both dogs and handlers:

Bonding and Communication: Rally fosters a strong connection between handler and dog through teamwork and clear communication, enhancing the overall bond.
Skill Development: It provides an opportunity to teach and refine obedience skills in a fun, engaging way, helping dogs learn to respond reliably to commands.
Mental Stimulation: The course involves various stations with specific tasks, keeping dogs mentally engaged and challenged.
Versatility: Rally is suitable for dogs of all ages and skill levels, allowing for progression and adaptation to individual abilities.
Confidence Building: Successfully navigating a rally course boosts a dog’s confidence and encourages a positive attitude toward training and performance.
Socialization: Rally events provide opportunities for dogs to socialize with other dogs and people in a structured environment.
Competition: For those interested, Rally offers a competitive aspect, with titles and awards that recognize a dog’s skills and accomplishments.

Overall, participating in Rally Obedience is a rewarding experience that enhances training, strengthens the bond between dog and handler, and promotes a well-rounded, obedient companion.

Welcome to the Golden Gun Dogs Family

Field Golden Gun Dogs Breeder Guarantee

We are a small, family-oriented Field Golden Retriever breeder, dedicated to raising healthy, well-rounded dogs with strong working ability, sound temperament, and excellent health. Our focus is on producing puppies that excel both in the field and as loving companions. Each puppy is raised with care, early socialization, and a strong foundation to help them reach their full potential.

Our puppies receive their first shots, deworming, have their dewclaws removed, are microchipped, and undergo ENS (Early Neurological Stimulation) and ESI (Early Scent Introduction) testing. We are committed to placing them in homes that provide love, structure, and opportunities to thrive.

If you’re looking for a well-bred Field Golden Retriever with a strong foundation in both health and temperament, we’d love to connect with you.

Peanut