Julie Etchingham
News At Ten TV Presenter
Bonsaviour Retrievers.
Golden Retriever Breeder
We are an open and transparant breeder and run our full time business to the UK Breeders Current licensing legislation. We Vette New Owners When Appropiate (at viewings).
Quality Not Quantity
Our aim is to breed dogs as near the breed standard as possible.
As a small breeder, we at Bonsaviour aim to have approximately 3 to 4 litters per annum, selecting our Dam and Sire carefully and concentrating on quality, healthy puppies as a priority.
Bonsaviour dogs are fed a natural BARF diet which is keeping them all extremely fit and well.
The barf diet is based on raw meat and meaty bones along with a few vegetables and added vitamins.
About us
At Bonsaviour all of our dogs are first and foremost our companions and their welfare and happiness is of paramount importance to us.
We are dedicated and love our dogs they are part of our family, they all live inside our home and are cared for in the best possible way for health, happiness and temperament.
Our puppies are reared naturally for true health and temperament and are used to the normal day to day living. The puppies are socialised with our grandchildren and all the normal noises such as the hoover and TV.
When the puppies are 8 weeks old and are ready to move on to the new family we guarantee the puppy will be a confident healthy and happy puppy.
Bonsaviour are committed, responsible breeders rearing our puppies on a natural diet as nature intended for health. We're based in a small village in the beautiful, wooded countryside of Neachley which is near the village of Albrighton in the County of Shropshire West Midlands UK.
Golden Retriever Puppies are available all year round, all bred from parents not only of superb quality from long-established proven bloodlines, but also with wonderful temperaments - a factor on which we place great importance. Our puppies are bred with love for type, temperament, intelligence and health, making excellent companions, as well as being suitable for the various purposes for which these dogs are renowned. Retrievers are wonderful dogs with great temperaments and we are sure that you and your family will be happy to become Retriever Lovers.
Our clients & feedback
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Steffi Callister
ex Sky News and GMTV presenter
Bonsaviour "Logan"
Neil Beattie
"Just wanted to say Nick a big thanks for letting us have one of your beautiful puppies. Our Buddy is a lively, loving and gentle boy. It’s clear that he’s already had some basic training - he’s taken really well to crate training and is getting there with his toilet training."
Bonsaviour "Bailey"
Neil Beattie
"Hi Nick! We brought Bailey home last November and he’s just turned 6 months old! Bailey is the most wonderful dog, calm & well-mannered, playful & very cuddly! He loves watching TV on the sofa before bedtime and enjoys his weekly bubble bath & groom after off-lead fun at the country park! He’s THE perfect first dog, quick to learn, happy to hop in the car, amazing with family & friends’ kids & our cats (who are both quite taken with him but he’s still a bit too boisterous for them to use as their pillow!). Now spring is almost here, he and I enjoy our 6am potty walks & watching the sun come up together, me still in my PJ’s
He is really patient in general and a sweetheart every day having his teeth brushed (liver flavor toothpaste is his favourite!).Bailey loves other dogs & now has some regular friends at the park - his favourites are a couple of Dalmatian’s and a cockapoo! Locally he has made friends with neighbours’ dogs too - a German Shepherd called Alsie & an English Bulldog called Alice … lots of happy squeals & playing when they see each other! We had planned on puppy training but to be honest a combination of your puppy pack & website help + some tips from other dog owners mixed with routine & dedication, and he’s a perfect dog!
With a teenager attitude right now.
It’s difficult to remember life without Bailey & we wouldn’t be without him, he’s amazing - we’re so glad he was rejected twice by other people on the day we chose him!
Thanks so much"
Bonsaviour "Alfie"
Hannah French
"Hi Nick, it’s Hannah French here. We had a puppy from you last year. He was born in March and we picked him up in May. We called him Alfie. With it coming up to his 1st birthday I thought you might like a picture to see how he’s doing 🙂 he’s absolutely loving life and very intelligent. We are doing Adult dog training classes at the minute which he’s doing well at. Although he is extremely stubborn at time 😅 which I think is a usual golden trait! He’s constantly on the go and entertains us with his little quirks! But most importantly he’s become part of the family and we couldn’t imagine life without him"
Our philosophy
Bonsaviour Retrievers are an Independent Breeder and do not subscribe to the A B Scheme or the Showdog World. Any accolades gained are from our customer or Independant third party reviews.In the "Dog World", ferocious opinions clash all the time.Our philosophy can be digested from the following article.
Golden Retriever Temperament
The Golden Retriever's kindly expression says it all. This is one of the finest family dogs in the world: cheerful, demonstrative, trustworthy with everyone, and forgiving of any mistakes made by inexperienced owners.
Give this breed two brisk walks each day, play fetch games, and take him out for a good run once a week, and he is adaptable to almost any lifestyle.
Friendly with everyone (strangers, children, dogs, cats, smaller pets), his bark is welcoming rather than protective.
You must control his tendency to chew on objects and to mouth your hands -- provide a box filled with toys so he can carry things around in his mouth.
A Golden Retriever remains enthusiastically puppy-like for many years, so early obedience training is required to instill calmness and good manners.
Eager to please and wonderfully responsive, he is nonetheless distracted by exciting sights and sounds, so you must be both patient and persistent.
The mind and heart of a Golden is sweet and gentle, but his body is robust – until he's taught not to pull on the leash, you'll need good biceps to walk him.
Sienna
Hi Nick,
I just wanted to say I can’t thank you enough for letting us take one of
your puppies. Our beautiful girl was born last April and we collected
her in June. We named her Sienna and she is just the most adorable and
loving girl. She’s now 9 months old is a fun-loving, playful pup, with
boundless energy. She loves going for long walks and running round the
fields surrounding our home, although she does manage to seek out every
muddy puddle to roll around in. She’s so sociable and loves playing
with our neighbours doggies, especially Barney the cocker spaniel. She
loves nothing more than playing hide and seek with her many toys and is
so clever, she always finds them.
My favourite time is in the evening, when she becomes sleepy and snuggles on the sofa with us, being totally pampered.
We absolutely adore her and feel so blessed she is part of our family. Thanks again
Jude
Sienna
Muddy Sienna
Bouncy Sienna
Pedigree Golden Retriever Stud Dog
Our Stud Dog "Bonsaviour Highland Golden Charmer " (Marley). Proven Stud Dog "Marley" has produced many litters of quality healthy puppies to date.
"Marley" is our family dog that has the most loyal, loving nature and temperament who loves other dogs and children. Naturally reared for sound health. Excellent pedigree with several top champions.
Come to us or *Traveling* Bonsaviour Stud Dog Service Charged @ £1 per mile Shortest Route on Google Maps from ST19 5QQ
Veterinary state of the art puppy incubator
At Bonsaviour Retrievers we have our own veterinary state of the art puppy incubator. The Curadle Pet Brooder ICU (Intensive Care Unit) is the most advanced Care Unit for Sick and New-born Animals. Popular with Veterinary practitioners and Breeders of Puppies along with other species, the ICU offers all the features needed to successfully raise new-born animals or care for sick or injured animals. Main Functions Calibrated digital temperature display, with a range of ambient temperature – 38°c (100.4°F) Calibrated digital humidity display with a range of 40-60% Automatic control and settings for temperature & humidity Built-in water humidity pump for humidification Centralised heating system Built-in Anion Activation function Large window for clear visibility 5 stage dimmer devices for indoor illumination control Nebuliser and oxygen tank inlet High or low temperature alarm & power failure alarm Antibiotic/deodorising air filter One of the main advantages of this Pet Brooder is that it can attach a Nebuliser to it which is great if you are caring for sick animals as the nebuliser attaches directly to the unit which pushes the medicine around the machine using a specialised fan. Bonsaviour Retrievers Taking Dog Breeding Seriously....
Veterinary ultrasound scanner
At Bonsaviour Retrievers we have our own veterinary ultrasound scanner to be able monitor our pregnant girls and check the puppies before they are born. The machine is also a cardiac scanner to check the heart beats of the litter and mother. The scanner is a useful tool for when our vet visits us and we can check for abnormalities at the early stages of the puppys life. Bonsaviour Retrievers striving to give puppies the best start in life while giving first class care to all our dogs.
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