As breeders, our desire is to produce long living, healthy dogs in accordance to the traditional Golden Retriever standards. Goldens are an incredible addition to any family. Goldens have been a part of our family since we were children. My favorite part of my job is when I send a perfect Golden puppy home with a new family, knowing how the puppy will complete the home and provide a lifetime of happiness.

I spend countless hours studying all aspects of my dog's lives and improving any small or large part of the processes along the way. I have an insatiable interest in everything related to whelping, raising, training, entertaining, and breeding high quality dogs. My knowledge of digital art and photography help me share my Golden family, in particular the first 8 weeks of puppy life, with my clients via photos on social media. In hindsight I wish I studied biology or genetics in college, but instead I graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in Anthropology and Studio Art and went on to teach high school arts for five years before following my true interests. It was in myīlood though, and as soon as I had the opportunity I created

Both of my parents and all of my grandparentsĪnd beyond, grew up on farms, but I did not. Rural Albemarle county and have always loved animals and I (Catherine) am the main caretaker at Ivywest. 'free time' with our family, at home, loving and caring for

Operate a small farm in Central Virginia. We are the lucky parents of two boys and you betterīelieve they have their hands in puppy r aising! We own and

Ivy west farm golden retrievers