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AKC Breeder Judge-Cathie Turner
Sunbeam Golden Retrievers

I acquired my first Golden Retriev-
er in Minnesota when I was in the
eighth grade, a puppy from neigh-
bors. Evidently both parents were
Goldens because we registered her
as Tara of Meadowbrook and she
was an awesome retriever . . . of
turtles from the swamp down the
hill. And trained - she knew never
to come until that piece of white
bread was offered.

After owning and showing Alaskan Malamutes for several years, Bill and I
got our first golden in 1989. We explained to the breeder that we would
see he was finished, but we were through with dog shows, dog vehicles,
and just wanted a pet to hike with us, and here we are.

We’ve been incredibly fortunate with mentors, the dogs we acquired,
the dogs we bred, and the success Sunbeam dogs have enjoyed. And I
love every minute of it. We’ve had BIS, WC, High in Trial and couch
potato dogs.

I truly enjoy judging and I’m pleased to now be able to judge fourteen
breeds with more on the way. But nothing is as rewarding as being able
to adjudicate a lovely entry of goldens. I feel we are very lucky to have
lost our hearts to a breed that is so biddable, beautiful, versatile, and af-
fectionate.