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Hunters Trace Kennel is owned and operated by Marsha and Ron Beck in southeastern Wyoming. It is home to the Becks, nine Golden Retrievers, a few cows and one reclusive cat. Golden Retrievers are the only dogs in the kennel and the only breed the Becks have ever owned. Ron got his first Golden in 1962 from an Australian breeder and Marsha was introduced to the breed in 1974. Ron and Marsha met at obedience class when they both realized they owned Golden puppies from the same breeder.
Hunters Trace Kennel was born out of a desire to produce tri-purpose Golden Retrievers; in other words, Golden Retrievers which are competitive in the breed or show ring, the obedience ring and the field. Marsha and Ron formalized the concept of Hunters Trace Kennel (HTK) in 1986 when the name was registered with the Golden Retriever Club of America (GRCA).
Producing tri-purpose Golden Retrievers at HTK is not happenstance. It is the result of a focused effort through a training program, competition and pedigree evaluation. Every Golden Retriever which is made a part of the breeding program at HTK has earned either an American Kennel Club (AKC) or GRCA title or, in most cases, both and/or has earned major points in the breed ring. To date, Hunters Trace Kennel Golden Retrievers have earned more than thirty AKC, GRCA or NAHRA titles for performance, obedience, or conformation. Marsha and Ron believe that the one best way to demonstrate a commitment to producing tri-purpose Goldens is to train and show their dogs and "put the proof on the wall". The one exception to this rule at HTK is that there is no certificate or title to award the most important quality of the Golden Retriever: they are loving, companion animals first and foremost. While many puppies go to homes where performance in some competitive aspect is in their future; the job for most puppies in every litter is to be nothing more than a healthy family companion...to hang out with the kids, sleep on the couch, hike to the fishing hole or campsite and to travel with the family.
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- Grove City Ohio
- United States 43123
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- +1.8006512028
