About
Us
Rosa, Jazzmine and John Christmas 1995
Our love, interest and enthusiasm in
Golden Retrievers started back in the spring of 1995 when we decided that our
life together was in need of another being in our life. We were both of the age
where a human being was out of the question, so we decided to get a puppy. Our
previous individual experiences with dogs encompassed a wide variety of breeds,
both mixed and pure bred. After careful consideration we decided to obtain a
Golden Retriever. We began our search by contacting several reputable breeders
in Florida who were recommended by the Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Club. Soon
after, we decided on pursuing a puppy from Sharon McDermott of Sunkyst Goldens.
We contacted Sharon inquiring about purchasing one of her upcoming puppies. She
was very loving and caring and asked us many questions regarding our personal
life, our property and why we wanted a Golden Retriever. She explained to us
how important it is to place the right puppy in the right home. We thought that
maybe we might not pass the interview and have to go elsewhere. But we passed
her acceptance test and soon we were in a contract to purchase our first Golden
Retriever. There were several puppies to choose from, but this special puppy
with a cowl lick on her face came running to us and filled our face full of
kisses. We both fell in love with this puppy at first sight. It was evident
though that she chose us we did not choose her. Then we had to pick a name. What
better than remembering the time that we went on our first date to a Jazz
concert and fell in love. Well yes, perfect, we will call our puppy “Jazzmine”.
She was created out of our love for Jazz music. Everyone in our family fell in
love with Jazzmine, especially John’s father, who loved to give her treats. He
nicked named her “Jazzie”, hence the name “Jazzie’s Goldens”.
Sharon was such a great breeder and friend. Soon she
taught Rosa some grooming skills so she could keep Jazzmine looking pretty. Then
one day Sharon asked us if we wanted to enter Jazzmine in a conformation show
and we said sure. We didn’t know a thing about showing at any events with our
dog. Well Jazzmine won her class and earned that first blue ribbon and that’s
all it took for us to get started in the sport of purebred dogs. John took her
to obedience classes and got her Canine Good Citizen (GCC). She was bought as a
pet and became the love of our lives. We decided to breed Jazzmine, with
Sharon’s permission and guidance, understanding that we would seek to improve
the breed. After obtaining all her health clearances she was bred and that’s
when Jazzie’s Goldens came to be. We want to thank all those friends and fellow Golden Retriever breeders / owners who have
helped us to where we are today: Sharon McDermott (Sunkyst Goldens), Candi Pearce (Gemini Goldens), Sally Ray
(Ray Retrievers), Ann Rowe (Magik Goldens) and Barbara Tucker (Fallchase
Goldens). Great friends, teachers and mentors. We invite you to view the rest
of our story, our dogs and our accomplishments by visiting the other pages on
our website.
Thank you and God Bless.
John and Rosa Blair
Jazzie's Goldens
Satellite Beach, Fl. 32937 jazziesgold@att.net
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