About Us

I don't remember a time in my life when I wasn't enamored with and by Golden Retrievers. I got started in goldens in 1994 by doing competitive obedience with Jazz. I have taught basic pet and competitive obedience classes as well as judged at many AKC sanctioned matches. Then came along the next obedience prospect. My friends who showed in conformation encouraged me to take him to a couple matches. Well, I gave it a shot and was almost instantly hooked!

"Rocky & little brother Dash"

I am currently most active in conformation showing our younger dogs that are "up and coming" as well as some Rocky kids and other Harborview relatives. I am also currently the Golden Retriever Club Of America's Conformation Statistician and have been for 7 years.

These goldens are my passion and a big part of our family life. All of our dogs live in the house with us and our cat, Spencer.                            Rocky and Lotto hanging out   You will find the dogs all piled under and around the kitchen table at dinner, hoping someone will give them a taste! Given the opportunity, you will even find our worst offenders- Rocky, Fonda and Wishes, helping themselves by doing a little counter surfing! In the evenings especially, whether I am working on the computer or relaxing on the couch, you will find me surrounded by my "sea of gold".

The dogs all also enjoy playing ball out in the yard together. Justice is our worst tennis ball fiend. Rocky especially, loves playing football with my son, Matt, and his friends who have even taught him how to tackle! The dogs also enjoy swimming quite a bit as we live across the street from Lake Erie. Perhaps their favorite activity is their runs. We load them all up in the van and take them to a friend's property where all of them can run free on 77 acres of fields and woods and swim in the creek.

We have met a lot of great families and made some
wonderful friendships through this very special breed.
We hope you enjoy your visit here at Harborview!

Lotto and son, Murdoch