Our Boys

Ben (Benelli) is our newest pup at Panhandle Golden Retrievers. He is Ruger's nephew — keeping the same beloved bloodline in our program. Born in December 2024, Ben already shows all the qualities we love in a golden. He is lean, powerful, and naturally athletic — incredibly loving and surprisingly intuitive for such a young pup.

This handsome boy has a rich red, silky coat with lighter feathering on his chest and fringe. He's both intelligent and loyal, always eager to please and happiest when he's close to his people. While the girls bark and play, Ben prefers to hang back with Lynn, taking it all in. Even in his puppy chaos, he's got a gentle, old soul kind of presence.

According to his Embark panel, Ben carries a rare protective gene that shields him from liver conditions commonly found in Golden Retrievers — a valuable trait we're thrilled to pass along. When adopting a puppy from Ben, you will receive a copy of his AKC certificate, health certifications, and pedigree.

Ruger is from JHW Ranch Goldens in Gober, TX. Per Embark, he is a long-fringed, non-shedding male, born October 2019. He has a red silky coat with lighter fringe and the perfect proportions for show coat breed standards.

Ruger is intelligent and loving — a true golden boy. He likes to sit back while the girls jump and take it all in. He can be protective in a playful way, is not afraid of loud noises, and became the "man of the yard" at just 11 months! We joke that he could win a certificate for master digger. Ruger was retired two years ago after producing exceptional litters.