Like many Golden Retriever Enthusiasts, our love of animals began as children. Growing up we always had a family dog of various breeds and some of our fondest memories include our beloved furry friends. In her early married life (before 2 legged kids) Michele enjoyed having unique pets (a raccoon and marmaset to name a few) but their special requirements proved to be challenging.
After losing Michele's heart dog (an Australian Shepard), the family decided to try a new breed. It was then that they realized the Golden Retriever was the breed for them!
Boca was purchased as a pet from John & Rosa Blair of Jazzie's Goldens in September of 2000. Michele and Nate joined their local specialty club (Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Club) and attended an educational seminar. It was then that Nate decided he wanted to show dogs (he was 8 years old at the time) and anyone who knows Nate can tell you that once his mind is made up, it's pretty much a done deal!
Since then we have trained in the field for hunting titles, finished our first AKC Home Bred Champion (owner handled by Nate) and bred a few select litters of puppies. We are members in good standing with the GRCA and MFGRC and are also Founding Members and Treasurer for the newly formed:
FLORIDA GULF COAST GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB
We are grateful for having been introduced the the wonderful world of Golden Retrievers and all the friends and mentors that we have met along the way!
Welcome to Boca Gold!
~Goose earns his JUNIOR HUNTER TITLE 1/31/10! All the dogs have been busy!
~GREG AND JANE FINISHED SKY IN MARCH 2010
~ Nate is now away at college (Georgia Tech) but contnues to show his dogs!
~ check NEWS page for more updates!
Welcome to the new web site for Boca Gold Retrievers and Clumber Spaniels! We are Michele and Nathaniel Whitney and we are located in Seminole, FL just minutes from the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. We currently share our home with 3 Golden Retrievers and our goofy Clumbers, Clue and her son Larry. Come on in, look around and let us know what you think!
