“To everything there is a season”: Goodbye Chetani

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                                  CHETANI (ch Chrys-haefen Chetani at kyon ) 2000- 2013 Our lovely kind and slightly stubborn Chetani retired to jeff and Trish Campney’s wonderful … Continue reading


Our hearts are broken: Euchre has passed away.

Euchre champion male english cream golden retriever

   Euchre (ch Tashora the Odds are at Kyon) 2003-2012 it is with deep regret and broken hearts that we announce that our dearest Euchre has passed away, far too early. His untimely death was caused by the ingestion of … Continue reading


THOR (1997-2012)

A great dog, with a wonderful heart is gone. Never a show dog and never bred, Thor still became an integral part of our family life, and we were very glad of that. Thor exemplified the typical Norwegian Buhund: He … Continue reading


ch Kyon’s Hot to Trot (OS) (1996-2011)

romeo champion golden retriever

We are deeply saddened to report that ROMEO died this morning, in our arms – well into his 16th year. Our very special “velcro dog” is now gone… However, we take great comfort in knowing that Romeo lives on, in … Continue reading


BISS ch Kyon’s Passionate Sheaster (OS) (2000-2011)

sheaster english golden retriever

We are heartbroken to report that our dear Sheaster was felled within 2 weeks of starting his 12th year. Relapsing Lyme disease (since age 3) likely predisposed him for a foreshortened lifespan. We received the news that he was in … Continue reading


Ch Kyon’s Born Free (OD) (1991-2008)

lucy english champion female cream golden retriever

It is with great sadness that we announce that our darling Lucy has passed away, well into her 18th year. Yet it is also with immense pride that celebrate her very long life and her exceptional influence on the Kyon … Continue reading


Ch Hollymere Shea’s Fancy at Kyon (OD) (1991-2008)

Fancy female champion cream golden retriever

The dreaded day has come — and now our dear old girl is gone forever. Our “tomboy” girl has left us. Fancy spent practically 17 years with us, and she had become an integral part of the fabric of our … Continue reading


Ch Kyon’s Kindred Spirit (1994- 2008)

Kindred english golden retriever champion female

And so we say goodbye to dear Kindred: As she herself communicated clearly, she was ready to go to sleep- with her co-owner Robert by her side. One of the kindest dogs we have ever known sighed, only once- and then she was gone…
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Kyon’s The Fantastic Duoghal (1993-2007)

duogal english golden retriever long lived

Every now and then a dog that we have placed in another home still remains part of our extended family, forever. This is not necessarily because of incredible performance or conformation titles, nor is it because the dog is used … Continue reading


Ch Kyon’s Magic Tricks (1993-2007)

vicky english golden retriever champion female

Vicky was one of those dogs that we thought would keep on living for a really long time. Her advanced age should of course have warned us that every new day was a blessing, but in her case we just … Continue reading


Kyon’s Adenac Trapper, Am JH, Am WC, Am CDX, Am CGC, an WC, Can CD (1992-2006)

trapper english cream golden retriever

This past December 2006 Trapper passed away at 14 and a half years. We mourn the loss of a truly great Working Retriever and a much beloved family pet. Trapper was always a very gentle and loving dog. He did … Continue reading


BIS Ch Syzygy Court Jester at Kyon (1993-2006)

Jester golden retriever champion english male

Sometimes in a breeders’ life there comes shock out so of the blue that it just takes your breath away – and you cannot, for a while, find the words to describe the overwhelming grief that you feel. Such a … Continue reading


Ch Foxwood Xtra Edition at Kyon (1991-2006)

eddie male champion english golden retriever

A beautiful boy has passed away. Suddenly, from what was likely a massive stroke, Eddie collapsed in his owner Ann Loch’s home. He was helped by his veterinarian and gently let go; with both his owners Ann and Stephen, at … Continue reading


Ch Kyon’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (1992-2005)

Bandit champion english golden retriever male

Sometimes being a long-time breeder is a heartbreak. In the past year we have lost so many dogs that it has been overwhelming for us. It is therefore it has taken months to be able to write about the latest … Continue reading


Ch Kyon’s Hearts Afire (OD) (1994-2006)

Passion champion english golden retriever feamle

Passion, to our great sorrow, has passed away. It happened this past late fall, with her owner Margie Orrock at her side. Passion had lived with Margie for the past 5 years, as her beloved family-pet. In October of 2005 … Continue reading


Ch Kyon’s A Dream Come True (1993-2006)

angel light cream champion golden retriever female

Angel was “the runt” of a litter. At 8 weeks she weighed about half of what her littermates did – so we decided to hang onto her for a while. We were not planning to keep her – it just … Continue reading


Ch Kyon’s Lady Madonna (1988-2005)

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Last week we got a very sad message, one that we knew was coming, but still we did not really feel prepared for. One of the favorite dogs that we have ever produced had passed away, after a very long … Continue reading


BISS Ch Sherhaven’s Sheaman at Kyon CD (OS) (1990-2005)

sheaman-1990-2005

Our beloved Sheaman has just today left us… and we are lost without him. He was 15 years and 3 months… Such a long life, lived so very well and I know we should celebrate that, but it is still … Continue reading


Kyon’s Vive le Spectrum (1987- 2005)

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This July we were contacted by a Doug Wallace who asked if I remembered their dog Bailey, who had just passed away. Since there are many Baileys and Wallace is a common place name, I gently asked for more specifics… … Continue reading


Ch Dewmist Santorini (OS) (1994-2005)

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Our sweet Toni passed away over the Easter weekend. He suffered a series of small strokes over one week – and then finally a massive one, which took him away from us, gently; in his sleep. We found him in … Continue reading


BISS Ch Kyon’s Magic Power CD (1992-2005)

casey best in show champion english golden retriever

Every now and then a very special puppy appears in a litter. It is unmistakable, how even at a very young age a particular young one can “speak” to you.. Casey was one such puppy: Ever since he was just … Continue reading


Ch Foxwood U’R Kyon’s Spirit (1991-2004)

spirit cream golden retriever

Our beloved Spirit, at age 13 1/2 years, suffered a massive stroke this past week. She was therefore gently allowed to slip away, with all the dignity she fully deserved. It was a pain-free death: she was in her usual … Continue reading


Can Ch Kyon’s Vademecum Laddie (1987-2004)

laddie english champion golden retriever longevity

5 days past his seventeenth birthday Laddie was gently laid to rest. We are left with all the wonderful memories of a truly exceptional dog. “People who live doglessly Remain a mystery to me. Dogs, several or singular, Help you … Continue reading


Can Ch Mjaerumhögda’s Top Score (1988-2003)

It is with great sadness that we announce that TOFFER; Ch Mjaerumhogda’s Top Score (Eng Ch Camrose Cabus Christopher – Nor Ch Linchael Silver Spirit) passed away on November 17th /03. He had just turned 15 years old the month … Continue reading


Can Ch Kyon’s Rock’n Roll (OS) (1988-2003)

champion golden retriever rocky

Rocky (ch Kyon’s Rock’n Roll-OS) suddenly died this past Sunday morning (February 16th/03). The world seems a much emptier place now, without him. Born in 1988, he had a long and happy life and although he had been declining somewhat … Continue reading