In June of 2012, we got a Yellow Male Labrador puppy from Chiricahua Retrievers in Wilcox, Arizona.  He was 6 weeks old when we got him.  He just recently passed 10 weeks old.  The puppy is extremely intelligent, smarter than any Lab puppy we have ever had (and we have raised several litters of our own and had labs for over 20 years).

He housebroke himself at 7 weeks, going to the door and asking to go out. He adapted to his crate within two nights, and now sleeps all night (or plays quietly) and only asks to be released when the sun rises. He is very curious and is rapidly learning basic obedience and tricks.  He learned “sit” and “come” right away.  He has also learned to heal on a loose leash walk, sit when we stop walking, lie down, and has two tricks; Bowing and standing on his hind legs pawing the air like a little bear.

He is very people friendly, going up to everyone new he meets.  He plays constantly with our 6-year old lab and loves to meet new dogs, although we have not taken him out to meet very many dogs until he has completed his full range of vaccinations.

He is very healthy, has good conformation and coloring, and, as mentioned above, is extremely smart and learns very fast for a puppy his age.  I can highly recommend Chiricahua Retrievers if you are looking for a good Labrador pup.

– Dave McKeehan, Tucson Arizona
July 3, 2012

We found Chiricahua Retrievers web site about two years ago. We had researched many breeders in our local area to find a reputable and quality breeder of golden retrievers. As we followed the litters of Chiricahua puppies over this time, we appreciated the environment in which the golden retrievers and Labrador retrievers were bred and raised. When I called Chiricahua Retrievers, there was one male puppy left in the Thanksgiving litter.

We drove to Willcox to see the puppy and we instantly fell in love with him, purchased him and took him home. The puppy’s name is Bailey and after only two weeks, Bailey is already close to being house trained. He is even using the dog door, is kennel trained and loves his kennel.  I am extremely impressed with this puppy. He wakes to go out only once at night. He is fearless and extremely intelligent.  I have
never had a golden puppy train this quickly before, i.e. taking well to house breaking, the leash, and the kennel. Yesterday Bailey went for his first vet visit and is in exceptionally good health. We really appreciate Chiricahua Retrievers for providing us this wonderful puppy!

Well worth the beautiful drive down to Willcox.
-Patricia Brown-

Hi Sharon,  long time since I have communicated but that is only because I don’t get on the computer as often as I should.

I thought you might be interested that Jazz and I are just about ready for certification.  She is doing so well and even though I am unable to walk very fast she has learned not to pull as much on the leash as we or I should say I stumble down the street.  She will wait for me and brace me when I get too tired to walk any further.  She opens the refrigerator door, pantry, and clothes closet.  Of course I put stretchy socks on the handles so she can pull them open.  She takes my socks of and also gets my shoes.  She will pick up and give me almost anything I drop without even saying any things.  Of course she loves people and has taught herself to pick up a shoe when people come in se she won’t jump on them.  With the shoe in her mouth she talks to them, wags her tail and gives them the wonderful golden lean.

She has been a life saver to me.  A lot of work but that is okay.  It gives me something to do, gets me out of the house and gives me love and devotion as only a Golden can do.  She is beautiful.

Thank you so much for all of your help and I hope one of of these days I bring her out to see you.

Cindy Lasco and Jazz..