Topbrass Retrievers For All Reasons

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The name TOPBRASS is synonymous with Retrievers. We have selectively bred quality dogs since 1968 and take pride in producing GOLDEN Retrievers that can do it all and still be loving pets & companions for the family. It is our commitment to breed, raise, and campaign the finest retrievers in the country.

We choose only physically and mentally sound dogs in order to produce AWARD WINNING retrievers. All breeding stock is free of defects including Epilepsy, Heart Murmurs, Hip Dysplasia, Eye Abnormalities, and severe Allergies. Our girls are bred to the finest studs in the country. We ship them Nationwide for Appropriate Breedings or use Frozen surgical Inseminations.

Most of our bitches live in homes in various states with children and other pets. The pups are raised in the home environment where they are loved, individually socialized, and introduced to "motivational play training" and retrieving. Through this interaction, young pups accept handling, noises, and distractions; thus ensuring an easy transition from our environment to yours. Pups brought up in this manner adjust to new situations with ease.

At six to seven weeks of age, we personally socialize and evaluate the pups for proper placement in their new homes.

Topbrass Puppies come with the following:

Individual stimulation from birth to 16 days
Dew claws removed
Wormed
Inoculated
Individual Socialization from 5 to 7 weeks
Started on House Breaking
Individual Veterinarian Examination
Health Guarantee in Writing
Support Program for all owners of Topbrass Retrievers
AKC Registered
Percentage supports Golden Rescue & the Golden Retriever Foundation
Individually Micro-chipped with the AKC recommended Trovan chip

Article About TOPBRASS in Bird Dog & Retriever News
Article About TOPBRASS in Gundog Hard to Beat But Easy to Train by Jim B. Spencer

Associates:


Jackie Mertens - founder owner: Jackie@Topbrass Retrievers

Kim Draeger - Co-owner & Topbrass Associate Partner mailto:KimD@TopbrassGoldens.com
Judy Rasmuson - Training Associate & Confidante Linda Waco - Puppy Reservations & co-owner of Sommit Retrievers- mailto: Linda Waco Mary Koskella - Puppy Socializer & Buyer Support Associate
Connie Cleveland - Club-Bred Co- owner, Associate, & Owner of Dog Trainers Workshop
John & Martha Griffin - Co-owners & Puppy Socializers. mail to: Martha Griffin Gene Deutsch - Co-owner & Trainer Russ Hiatt & family - Puppy Raiser Kirk Nivens - owner of Topbrass Dazzlin Dixie CD Sharon & Tom Long - Co-owner Vicki Wright - Puppy Raiser Steve & Sue Eshelman - Puppy Raiser Pat Bixby - Puppy Raiser Alma & Kerry Jordan - Co-owner & Puppy Raiser






TOPBRASS Dogs are proficient in all phases of Work & Competition Pets Family Dogs & Best Friends Hunters of Upland Game & Waterfowl Service Dogs-Guide dogs Search & Rescue Agility/Agility 2 Titled Competitors

Club Affiliations

National Open Field Trial Club- past Board member - Chairman 1998 National Championship
President-2002 - judge 2003
Qualified and competed in the ESPN Great Outdoor Games in 2001 & 2002-2nd place
Winner of the Amateur at the DU Classic in Thomasville, GA in 2001
American Amateur Retriever Club-past President
Golden Retriever Club of America - past Board member
Golden Retriever Club of Illinois- past Board member
Past Webmaster of Golden Opportunities Rescue Organization
Sagehens Retriever Club
Jacksonville Retriever Club
Midwest Field Trial Club-past Officer
Women's Field Trial Club-Past President
SnowBird Retriever Club-Current Board Member
Labrador Retriever Club
North Florida Amateur Retriever Club Inc.
Tall Pines Retriever Club
Wisconsin Amateur Field Trial Club-past
Northwest Obedience Club Inc. past board member
Fox Valley Dog Training Club past member
Tri-Tronics Team Retrieve
Eukanuba Select Breeders Program


TOPBRASS RETRIEVERS

Jackie Mertens

PH 847-494-4227 mobile

WINTER: October-May

1082 NE Duval Pond Rd
Madison, FL 32340
PH (850) 929-7502
Fax (850) 929-7504

Frequent Litters in Illinois
Southern Wisconsin, Michigan and Florida

SUMMER: June-October

4930 Parsons Road
Concord, MI 49237
PH (517) 524-7371

mailto:jackie@topbrass-retrievers.com

Cell Phone 847-494-4227

Puppy reservations Linda Waco

Puppy reservation expert
email: Linda Waco
PH (815) 363-7547

Puppy Support Person

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Jackie Mertens
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