I have been a breeder-owner-handler for about 30 yrs, and although my own personal breeding program is small (I own 4-6 dogs, and breed about 1 litter per yr), sires and dams from my breeding program have produced about 300 Amercian CH's. I've owned the # 1 Golden Sire for 4 years, the # 1 Golden Dam for 4 years, and many of my offspring have ranked in the Top Ten Goldens (including # 1 All Systems). I have chosen to judge on a very limited basis since I still actively compete with my dogs.