Matilda
CH Argus' Waltzing Matilda, CD BN RAE NAP NJP NFP (SR80633301)
Sire: CH Masters Top Hat 'N' Tails CD, BN, RE, NJP aka Fred
Dam: Argus' Caribbean Rose O'er Derby BN RN
DOB: December 11, 2013
Matilda is one of those dogs who we should have named after the novel by the same name and had her registered name be Argus' Sometimes You Have to Be Naughty. Seriously though, Matilda is a rare gem, giving us pieces of her grandfather, Jester and her Nanna, Sunshine. She is a pleasant dog with strikingly beautiful features. Easy to train, she has a strong desire to please. Matilda is very nurturing and loves to be held.
Matilda completed her AKC Championship under the care of Team Black 'N Gold (PHA Laurie Jordan Fenner) with three major wins under highly respected judges. We are absolutely thrilled to have this beautiful champion as part of our family. Matilda has returned to the performance competition arena, earning her Rally Advance, Rally Excellent, and the RAE title.
Matilda has graduated from having her own litters to that of "nonna" and she takes these responsibilities very seriously.
Sire: CH Masters Top Hat 'N' Tails CD, BN, RE, NJP aka Fred
Dam: Argus' Caribbean Rose O'er Derby BN RN
DOB: December 11, 2013
Matilda is one of those dogs who we should have named after the novel by the same name and had her registered name be Argus' Sometimes You Have to Be Naughty. Seriously though, Matilda is a rare gem, giving us pieces of her grandfather, Jester and her Nanna, Sunshine. She is a pleasant dog with strikingly beautiful features. Easy to train, she has a strong desire to please. Matilda is very nurturing and loves to be held.
Matilda completed her AKC Championship under the care of Team Black 'N Gold (PHA Laurie Jordan Fenner) with three major wins under highly respected judges. We are absolutely thrilled to have this beautiful champion as part of our family. Matilda has returned to the performance competition arena, earning her Rally Advance, Rally Excellent, and the RAE title.
Matilda has graduated from having her own litters to that of "nonna" and she takes these responsibilities very seriously.
Pollux and Castor (Paulie and Cassie--the Gemini Twins)
Argus' Royal Court Starr BN RN and Argus' Heavenly Look to the Starr BN CD RN
SR87091001 and SR 87091002
Sire: CH Masters Top Hat 'N' Tails CD, BN, RE, NJP aka Fred
Dam: Argus' Caribbean Rose O'er Derby BN RN
DOB: April 1, 2015
The Twins were born on April's Fools Day but we knew we needed to keep their names separate from the actual day or else we would be in trouble. And yet, we still were!!! It is rare for us to keep two puppies from the same litter but we instantly fell in love with these two and couldn't decide which to keep. Paulie showed some great promise as a young boy in conformation and the performance events, taking after his daddy in the ring. Cassie is also doing her fair share of placements and is excelling in the obedience and agility venues. Never a day goes by that these two don't remind us of the wonderful Argus dogs that came before them.
Both of The Twins have earned their AKC Beginner Novice and AKC Rally Novice titles. Cassie has taken to the obedience and Rally venues. She earned a first place for her first AKC Companion Dog qualifying score with an impressive score of 191 out of 200 and completed her Companion Dog title. Cassie qualified for the AKC Invitational in Novice Obedience.
Paulie is now living with our friends, Joey and Stephen having retired early as a service dog. He is enjoying life, carefree with tennis balls and big sticks! Cassie also retired and is now the constant companion for Laura's elderly mother-- a testimony to the breed.
SR87091001 and SR 87091002
Sire: CH Masters Top Hat 'N' Tails CD, BN, RE, NJP aka Fred
Dam: Argus' Caribbean Rose O'er Derby BN RN
DOB: April 1, 2015
The Twins were born on April's Fools Day but we knew we needed to keep their names separate from the actual day or else we would be in trouble. And yet, we still were!!! It is rare for us to keep two puppies from the same litter but we instantly fell in love with these two and couldn't decide which to keep. Paulie showed some great promise as a young boy in conformation and the performance events, taking after his daddy in the ring. Cassie is also doing her fair share of placements and is excelling in the obedience and agility venues. Never a day goes by that these two don't remind us of the wonderful Argus dogs that came before them.
Both of The Twins have earned their AKC Beginner Novice and AKC Rally Novice titles. Cassie has taken to the obedience and Rally venues. She earned a first place for her first AKC Companion Dog qualifying score with an impressive score of 191 out of 200 and completed her Companion Dog title. Cassie qualified for the AKC Invitational in Novice Obedience.
Paulie is now living with our friends, Joey and Stephen having retired early as a service dog. He is enjoying life, carefree with tennis balls and big sticks! Cassie also retired and is now the constant companion for Laura's elderly mother-- a testimony to the breed.
Diva
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Argus' Season Full of Sunshine BN RA RI NAP NJP NFP CGC (SR94648501)
Sire: CH Masters Top Hat 'N' Tails CD, BN, RE, NJP aka Fred Dam: Argus' Caribbean Rose O'er Derby BN RN DOB: July 5, 2015 DOD: February 11, 2025 Nicknamed "Monkey" because of the way she holds on to those she loves, Diva is an unexpected treasure. She was born the day shortly before we lost our oldest girl, Spice. In fact, Diva is named after her grandmother, Sunshine and Spice. Our precious Diva crossed over the Rainbow Bridge very unexpectedly. We miss her is an understatement. |
The Other Faces at Argus Goldens
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Frankie aka Masters "N" Argus' Happy Hour BN RN NA NAJ OAP AJP OFP BCAT is our agility star. Frankie absolutely loves the game but is also very serious about her obedience and Rally work. She is an absolute dream to work with.
Aurora aka Argus' A Million Dreams comes from our Chase x Matilda litter (The Greatest Showman theme) and she has been a dream. A petite soft honey golden with a fiery personality. Rory loves chasing tennis balls and playing in the pool. The Blues Brothers: Ozzie and Pono (Argus' Man Behind the Curtain and Argus' What a Wonderful World). This double trouble duo is from our Matilda x Buck litter. They are such fun, goofy boys and we love how much they get along whether it is swimming or just running around. They are expert huggers! Elle aka Argus' Tiny Dancer is from the Elton John Litter (Diva x Buck Redux) and she is proving herself to be a wonderful addition to the brood. She has an incredibly stable personality and is a super quick learner. Most of her training has been through online courses but she is thriving! Sosi aka Argus' Calm Before the Storm BN RN was an unexpected addition to the family but we are truly grateful to have this ball of fire with us. She loves to train, has one of the sweetest temperaments, and above all else loves to chase tennis balls. She is Matilda's granddaughter through and through. |
Tribute to those at the Rainbow Bridge
As COVID-19 hit, we experienced the loss of three incredible heartstring dogs. We celebrate the love and joy they gave so freely. We miss them every day but feel incredibly blessed to have had them in our lives.
DJ
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D.J. (short for Darling Joker) was from Jester’s first litter with Starr.
D.J. was born on June 8, 2007. Rainbow Bridge: January 18, 2021 (mast cell cancer) D.J.’s registered name was: Argus’ April’s Fool, CD, RN, AX, NAJ, NF (SR42826301) DJ was active in agility and obedience. He completed his novice obedience title was working towards more advanced titles when we retired him due to a heart murmur. DJ lost his valiantly fought battle against Mast Cell Tumor in January 2021. He left behind a huge void in our hearts and our home. DJ also has completed his AKC Rally Novice titles as a veteran! |
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Dusty
Argus’ Caribbean Rose O’er Derby BN RN (SR54038501)
Sire: Am CH. Shyan’s Argus’ Tribute, CD, AX, AXJ, NF
Dam: Int CH Argus’ Rise of the Phoenix, CD, MX, MXJ, OF
DOB: January 7, 2009
DOD: October 9, 2020 (unknown; suspect cardiac)
Sometime surprises come when you least expect them and that is so true of our Dusty. We were not planning on keeping a puppy from the Sunshine x Jester litter but something kept drawing us to these babes and finally we had to give in to the fact that this was kismet. Dusty is the granddaughter of Derby and of Ted. She was a confident pup, making her an incredible mother. She had an excellent temperament, and was easily trained. She produced some of the best puppies we have ever bred. After motherhood, Dusty returned to the performance arena, earning her AKC Beginner Novice obedience title and an AKC Rally Novice title. She passed away unexpectedly in her sleep. Deeply missed.
Sire: Am CH. Shyan’s Argus’ Tribute, CD, AX, AXJ, NF
Dam: Int CH Argus’ Rise of the Phoenix, CD, MX, MXJ, OF
DOB: January 7, 2009
DOD: October 9, 2020 (unknown; suspect cardiac)
Sometime surprises come when you least expect them and that is so true of our Dusty. We were not planning on keeping a puppy from the Sunshine x Jester litter but something kept drawing us to these babes and finally we had to give in to the fact that this was kismet. Dusty is the granddaughter of Derby and of Ted. She was a confident pup, making her an incredible mother. She had an excellent temperament, and was easily trained. She produced some of the best puppies we have ever bred. After motherhood, Dusty returned to the performance arena, earning her AKC Beginner Novice obedience title and an AKC Rally Novice title. She passed away unexpectedly in her sleep. Deeply missed.
Halle
Argus’ Rainbow In the Storm, CD, NA, NAJ (SR50472301)
Sire: Am CH. Shyan’s Argus’ Tribute, CD, AX, AXJ, NF
Dam: Int CH Argus’ Celestial Seasonings
DOB: June 29, 2008
DOD: February 22, 2020 (hemangiosarcoma)
Halle was our “rainbow” from the Spice x Jester litter. She was destined to be the new “queen” as foretold and she is taking the task seriously. She trained for conformation, obedience, and agility ring in order to follow in her “pappa’s” paw-steps. She retired as an active service dog and enjoyed her last days hanging out by the pond. Halle passed away after a brief battle with hemangiosarcoma. Her family was by her side as she crossed over to the Rainbow Bridge.
Sire: Am CH. Shyan’s Argus’ Tribute, CD, AX, AXJ, NF
Dam: Int CH Argus’ Celestial Seasonings
DOB: June 29, 2008
DOD: February 22, 2020 (hemangiosarcoma)
Halle was our “rainbow” from the Spice x Jester litter. She was destined to be the new “queen” as foretold and she is taking the task seriously. She trained for conformation, obedience, and agility ring in order to follow in her “pappa’s” paw-steps. She retired as an active service dog and enjoyed her last days hanging out by the pond. Halle passed away after a brief battle with hemangiosarcoma. Her family was by her side as she crossed over to the Rainbow Bridge.