Retired Guide Dog Fathered Over 300 Puppies for UK Charity

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Trigger, a golden retriever, has retired from the UK's guide dogs' breeding programme after fathering over 300 puppies. His final litter consisted of six puppies, five girls, and one boy. Trigger's gentle nature and good health have greatly contributed to the charity's breeding program.

A"wonderful" dog who has fathered more than 300 puppies as part of the UK's guide dog s' breeding programme has retired from the charity.

A total of 294 of his puppies have been bred by guide dogs, and 29 others have been born from his"valuable collaborations" with guide dog schools and other assistance dog charities. Janine Dixon, head of breeding operations at guide dogs, said:"Trigger's wonderful, gentle nature and excellent health have made him the perfect asset to our breeding programme.

Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)

Guide Dog Breeding Programme Retired Golden Retriever Puppies Charity

 

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